Function:

To assist the Heifer Bangladesh office in the design and implementation of training programs for project partners, farmers and Heifer Bangladesh staff in accordance with Heifer objectives, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, design, implement and follow-up on Heifer Bangladesh training programs
• Prepare training modules/manuals, and related training materials
• Organize various trainings/workshops such as Heifer Cornerstones, PSRP, Gender and Justice, Animal Husbandry, Animal Health, Group Management, VBLP, Personal Leadership Development and Disaster Management for Heifer Bangladesh staff and project partners
• Assist in the preparation of an annual training plan and budget and track and assess implementation of the training plan
• Help to design and develop job-related human resources trainings and professional trainings for Heifer Bangladesh staff based on their training applications
• Contract with outside training organizations and channel pertinent training information to personnel
• Develop a trainers’ pool for different Heifer related training from different sources including PPs and other relevant stakeholders.
• Be familiar with Heifer Bangladesh and the work of other development organizations in the country in order to develop good working relationships with them
• Facilitate project partners to set up various training modules and train them in their use and provide follow-up services to these training programs
• Collect training and extension materials produced by other organizations to be utilized for Heifer Bangladesh projects
• Provide backstopping services to field staff and partner organizations in conducting trainings, farmer's field trips, exchange visits, study tours, etc.
• Serve as a team motivator in the Heifer Bangladesh team
• Seek continued growth in the knowledge of Heifer International programs and issues of hunger and poverty
• Perform other job-related duties as requested

Education and/or Experience:

A Master’s or equivalent degree in development studies, animal husbandry/veterinary medicine, agriculture, social science, education or a related field is required, plus a minimum of three years of experience. Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience in conducting trainings
• Knowledge of different training topics such as gender, documentation, etc.
• Knowledge of and experience with or within community development organizations
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written
• Interest in animal agriculture/community development
• Understand the importance of traditional customs of the various ethnic groups and be familiar with their lifestyles
• Basic understanding of and sensitivity to issues associated with poverty, hunger and the environment
• Experience in participatory training methodology, preferably with an NGO/INGO
• Outstanding communication skills; good at writing and making speeches
• Excellent organizational skills including strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and electronic mail software (Microsoft preferred)
• Motivated to work responsibly with little supervision
• Ability to meet and deal with others in a courteous and tactful manner
• Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, both domestically and internationally
• Ability to foster and maintain a spirit of unity, teamwork and cooperation
• Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender equity

Heifer International Bangladesh invites application from qualified individuals. The candidates are to visit our website at: http://heiferbangladesh.org/get-involved/jobs-opportunities to get job application format.

Please submit your application along with CV, passport photo and Cover Letter addressing to Country Director to info.bangladesh@heifer.org on or before January 01, 2015.