Requirements

Additional Requirements

• 2 to 3 years’ experience in Agriculture value chain development, climate change adaptation, community engagement in humanitarian and/or development programs.
• Previous experience of working in UN/INGOs/NGOs.
• Strong in written and verbal English and Bangla communications.
• Have proven computer skills on MS word, Excel, Power point, SPSS, GIS.
• Experienced motorcycle rider with driving license.
• Strong communication, report writing and presentation skill in Bangla and English.
• Computer skills on computer software e. g MS office, internet.
• CARE Core Competencies as noted below:

Responsibilities & Context

Project: Developing Sunflower value chain for sustainable farm household income at the Southwest coastal region of Bangladesh

Location: Based at Kalaroa Upazila under Satkhira

Duration: Duration of the contract will be up to October 31, 2025.

I. Job Summary:

CARE is one of the world’s leading international humanitarian and development organizations, committed to helping people in poor communities improve their lives and alleviate poverty. Founded in 1945, CARE is working over 121 countries to fight global poverty and marginalization. CARE has been active in Bangladesh since 1949 and is one of the largest programs in CARE confederation. Women and girls are at the core of all CARE programs because they represent half of the marginalized group and it is not possible to overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. CARE Bangladesh works to implement programs with long-term impacts that result in sustainable changes for the extreme poor and marginalized communities.

CARE Bangladesh’s Humanitarian and Resilience Program is committed to provide people affected by disasters and conflicts with life-saving assistance, with a special focus on women and girls, who are disproportionately affected by disasters. Our action also includes preparedness and early action, emergency response and recovery, and resilience and adaptation to climate change and equitable development.

Satkhira, a climate-vulnerable region, relies heavily on agriculture, fishing, and livestock for livelihoods. Climate-induced disasters have harmed the natural ecosystem and made life harder. Salinity intrusion converts 500 hectares of land to saline annually, leaving many cultivable lands unused. On the other hand, the government aims to produce 1 million tons of cooking oil by 2025 without compromising rice production, focusing on sunflower cultivation in Satkhira. However, challenges like seed quality and price fluctuations hinder sunflower production. Considering all these conditions CARE Bangladesh and HSBC is planning to develop a project titled “Developing Sunflower value chain for sustainable farm household income at the Southwest coastal region of Bangladesh” to building resilience of small holder farmers through adaptive agricultural practices, market-based approaches and green innovative agri-mechanization modalities. The prime objective of the project will be strengthening agricultural adaptation of smallholder farmers against climate change induced salinity stresses through intensified cropping and agri-mechanization in a market-based approach in a two-year program, at Satkhira district of Bangladesh.

The project will directly benefit around 1500 households where 1000 households will be under the cultivation of Sunflower along with the market development activities in Satkhira. The project will follow a community-based approach and promote adaptive technology-driven practices to implement its major components successfully. By doing so, it aims to achieve both food security and market development for high-value crops, especially Sunflower, in the designated project areas. Once the farmers are selected, they will receive comprehensive technical training, enabling them to effectively utilize adaptive varieties and technologies in their agricultural practices. This will also equip them to employ agricultural machinery efficiently in their fields.

Project will also ensure an energy efficient grain storage facility where a community-driven approach will be adopted, taking into account current requirements, ensuring women-friendly facilities, and incorporating energy-efficient modalities. These storage facilities will serve as community-based storing sunflower grain and will also facilitate connections with local and national-level market actors. To foster effective collaboration between farmers and market actors, farmer groups will be organized. This team will work to establish a robust network with local stakeholders to form a local-level value chain. CARE management will play a pivotal role in ensuring engagement between national-level stakeholders and local farmers, enhancing the overall impact of the project. Furthermore, the project will actively promote green growth by implementing climate-adaptive agricultural techniques. By integrating climate-resilient practices, the project aims to foster sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural approaches. The project will uphold quality standards by embracing community-based adaptation strategies, leveraging adaptive technology, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. By ensuring the engagement of various stakeholders and adopting climate-resilient techniques, it seeks to achieve its objectives of food security, market development, and green growth effectively.

The principal purpose of the Farmers Field Business School (FFBS) Associate position is to involve providing direct field support to local farmers, guiding them in effective sunflower and vegetable cultivation practices. Additionally, s/he will collect and analyze essential data on scoping study, crop yields, soil quality, and pest management to improve production techniques. S/he will facilitate the adoption of innovative agricultural technologies and conducts training sessions to empower farmers with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful and sustainable farming.

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