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Badhon is a local non government organization based in Bagerhat. Badhon’s mission is to work in a participatory and sustainable way with disadvantaged and minority people to alleviate poverty and improve access to Human Rights.

Badhon is in an agreement with VSO Bangladesh to implement a project called Option Project funded by Big Lottery. The Project focuses on improving households’ income of poor and marginalized farmers, agricultural labourers, women, minorities, and people with disability and reduce their vulnerability to the impact of climate change by diversifying livelihoods strategies. Badhon is inviting application from the qualified candidates for the following position.
Post Title: Project Implementation Officer

Number of Positions: 01

This position is based in Bagerhat District and is of contractual position for five years.  The Project Implementation Officer is responsible for the day to day implementation, effectiveness and sustainability of the project in the Rampal and Mongla Upazilla.  He/sher will provide technical support to the stakeholders, execute project plan,   organize, conduct, coordinate training activities, implement, manage and monitor project activities, communicate with relevant stakeholders, prepare reports. The role requires working with project partners and socially excluded groups staying at remote area of coastal belt.

Major areas of responsibility:

Project implementation:

  • Prepare quality  project implementation plan  consulting with the Focal Person, Youth Volunteers and other stakeholders
  • Execute  work plan as per project Gantt chart
  • Provide handholding  support and guidance to the Volunteers and  other stakeholders in effective project implementation
  • Utilize/Mobilize project resources (human, physical, financial, local resources) .
  • Keep record of project implementation, communication,  and necessary filing

Training management:

  • Assess training needs of youth volunteers and the beneficiaries
  • Prepare training modules/ Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) materials
  • Prepare training and  lesson plan
  • Organize, conduct and coordinate training activities
  • Training monitoring and post training follow up at volunteers and beneficiaries level

Communication/liaison with stakeholders:

  • Regular communication with the  farmer groups  and other stakeholders for problem identification and solving 
  •  Make liaison with the Corporate sectors, training and  Business Development Services (BDS) providers,   market actors for value chain development
  • Link the small  farmers and rural  producers with the Government line department for extension services

Market system development :

  • Market assessment for agro products and services
  • Form/initiate livelihoods/producer’s groups
  • Identify  market actors, analyze their constraints  ensure producers’ access to market
  • Arrange rural technology fair for the products of small holder farmers 
  • Prepare business development plan for marginalized farmers and rural producers

Financial Management:

  • Manage project budget.
  • Assist project Focal Person/Accounts personnel in monthly and quarterly accounts report preparation

Monitoring and Evaluation:

  • Conduct Baseline Surveys , meeting, counseling, and FGD with stakeholders
  • Monitor and evaluate project activities and provide feedback to the respective authority for corrective action
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly  progress report and submit  to the partner organisation and the PGM of VSO  in timely manners
  • Prepare case studies, special studies, FGD with project stakeholders

These are exciting opportunities for self-motivated individuals who are passionate to bring positive changes in the lives of the poor, marginalised and disadvantage people.

Educational Background and experience:

  • Bachelor of Agriculture/Diploma in Agriculture from recognized institutions.
  • Minimum 3 years  experience in managing livelihoods/agricultural  project in national/international NGOs
  • Working experience with the community people for agro based projects/programmes specially in coastal belt.

Remuneration package for the positions: Gross monthly salary BDT 20,000/= taka per month with no other benefits.  

Contract period: This is a full time contractual position from 1st of September 2014 for five years.
 

To apply, please send the application form with a CV mentioning the name of the position on the top of the envelope addressed to the Executive Director, Badhon, 47/1, VIP Road, Kharder, Bagerhat-9300, or email to badhon.milon@gmail.com. Only short listed candidates will be invited to the interview. Any personal persuasion/phone call will result in disqualification of the candidate. 

Closing date of application: Tuesday 5th August 2014 by 4:30pm

Interview date for the shortlisted candidate: 13th August 2014