Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Proficiency in computer skills like Microsoft office and data collection tools.
• Proven capacity to work with stakeholders across the value chain.
• Prior experience of working in the agriculture sector at the grassroot level.
• Flexible, with a willingness and ability to travel in challenging environments.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Rapport with farming communities.

Responsibilities & Context

Appointment:

• This position is a one-year full-time appointment and is renewable contingent upon continued satisfactory performance and program funding.

JOB SUMMARY

• HarvestPlus Solutions Bangladesh (HPS Bangladesh), registered as Nutritious Agrifuture Bangladesh Private Limited in Bangladesh, operates as a network entity for advancing the commercialization efforts of HarvestPlus Solutions (HPS).
• HPS is a purpose-driven global networked organization headquartered in Washington, DC, with a core mission to expedite the scaling of groundbreaking innovations from HarvestPlus and the CGIAR. It engages through network entities across Asia and Africa to address the challenges of food and nutrition security and create a meaningful impact on the well-being of communities worldwide, including the most vulnerable. We are looking for an exceptional dynamic self-motivated Project Coordinator, who is passionate about our mission, to help drive this venture.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Seeking a dynamic individual to join HarvestPlus Solutions Bangladesh as a Project Coordinator/Manager to anchor the on-ground implementation of certain bilateral projects within the designated districts. This may include increasing access to nutrition and climate smart (biofortified) planting material, increasing production of biofortified crops, and improved enabling environment for biofortified foods and food products, through market connections and evidence-led advocacy efforts with local stakeholders providing technical support and capacity building to Value Chain Actors (VACs), Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (SMEs) and farmers, focusing on seed multiplication, grain production, aggregation, and market linkage development. The coordinator will work closely with government agencies and private sectors to improve nutrition security and livelihoods of vulnerable people especially women of reproductive age, adolescent girls, and children (boys and girls) 6-59 months and facilitate the development of training modules and build the capacities of VACs and farmers across various geographies. Additionally, the Coordinator will oversee seed and grain production initiatives, either directly or through partners, ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate the development of training modules and provide technical support to VACs, SMEs and farmers for seed multiplication, grain production, and aggregation.
• Ensure popularize and sustain the biofortified rice varieties among the farmers and around the project areas.
• Facilitate to strengthen the Grain Value Chain Actors linkage of BF (Biofortified) crops production and explore the opportunity for inclusion of biofortified crops in the programs and policies.
• Assist to capacitate women led VCAs, SMEs and farmers in developing and managing the business with biofortified crops and foods.
• Facilitate the implement of seed and grain production value chains, coordinating activities across designated geographies.
• Assist in identifying and facilitating partnerships with public and private sector partners to support seed and grain production, as well as facilitate linkages with private and institutional partners for consumption.
• Assist in collecting data, prepare progress reports, and conduct analysis to showcase project outcomes and achievements.
• Track day-to-day activities and ensure appropriate field monitoring to maintain project timelines and objectives.
• Maintain regular communication with various stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community members, to facilitate project coordination and implementation.
• Collaborate with the designated team to support the planning and execution of events, programs, and trainings.
• Engage with on-ground staff of various value chain actors to provide guidance and support in project implementation.
• Directly communicate with farmer organizations and clusters to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure their active participation in project activities.
• Assist in conducting farmer field monitoring and update the Crop Calendar and Data sheets to track agricultural activities and progress.
• Ensure logistical arrangements for seed and grain movement, including transportation and storage, to facilitate timely delivery and distribution.
• Facilitate the coordination of travel logistics and other administrative functions for smooth functioning of operations and program implementation.