OUR VISION, MISSION, BELIEFS and AMBITION
Our Vision
Our vision is for a world where all people have access to the technologies that enable them to meet their basic needs and reach their potential, in a way that safeguards the planet today, and for future generations.
Our Beliefs
We believe that:
- Technology is a key enabler of human development; and that technological innovation has the power to propel us into a better world.
- All people should have access to, and a voice in, shaping the technologies that can improve their lives.
- A sustainable future for our planet requires a fundamental shift in the way technology is developed and used.
Our Mission
To develop and demonstrate practical, technology based solutions that enable women and men living in or vulnerable to poverty, to lead dignified lives. To partner with people whose lives are transformed by these efforts and with a range of other organisations: ensuring local ownership, and that the solutions work in the longer term without us. To inspire change through the widespread adoption of sustainable technologies that work - socially, economically and environmentally, so that more people living in or vulnerable to poverty benefit from our learning.
Our Ambition
Our ambition is that by 2030 we will have transformed the way technology is used to improve the lives of people living in, or vulnerable to poverty.
ABOUT US
With 50 years of expertise, Practical Action has a strong heritage, and track record of bringing communities and experts together to find practical, sustainable solutions to enable people to meet their needs, which work for both people and the planet. Technology features in everything we do.
Technology is…
”The tools, and knowledge that people use for living”. |
Working throughout Africa, Asia and Latin America, Practical Action improves the lives of around one million people every year through access to energy, sustainable agriculture, water, sanitation, hygiene and waste management, and disaster risk reduction.
We are a trusted partner of many communities, governments, development agencies and the private sector. We are uniquely placed as a knowledge broker with a breadth of capacities which enable us to capture and share knowledge in relevant ways for our diverse audiences. We are influential at national level where we work, and globally and considered a “go-to” agency by those seeking to improve energy access for people living in poverty.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Officer- Market Promotion is responsible primarily to facilitate the CRTC business promotion by establishing the compost market and business promotion of the cleaner cooperatives in the project municipality(ies) in close collaboration with the Project Management Team.
SCOPE
| Title |
Senior Officer- Market Promotion |
| Reporting to |
Project Manager |
| Direct reports |
None |
| Groups |
Programme |
| Relationships |
Multi-level stakeholders including municipalities, private enterprises, cleaner cooperative, Department of Agriculture Extension, Famers groups, fertiliser dealers, project management, other units etc. |
| Financial scope |
As delegated/ assigned |
| Location |
Faridpur |
| Nature of contract |
Regular |
| Grade |
F |
| Travel |
Travel to project municipalities |
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate the CRTC business promotion and particularly the promotion and establishment of compost market
- Business promotion of the cleaner cooperatives in project municipalities by adopting appropriate strategies to promote FSM service
- Liaison with local compost wholesalers, dealers, retailers, and users, invent new marketing opportunity and establish linkage and network for compost promotion in agriculture
- Summarising feedbacks of different set of customers and reporting those feedbacks
- Supporting the transformation and institutional development process of informal sweepers into business cooperatives and establishing the service level agreement with project municipalities
- Linking with the private sector to promote FSM business by the private sector
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Master in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Marketing etc.
- 4-6 Years of post-graduation working experience in the development sector (preferably in organic agriculture)
- Excellent facilitation, networking, coordination, team management, reporting and presentation skill
- Ability to work independently and/or in a multi-cultural team and meeting deadlines
- Fluency in English language and proficiency in computer application.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Our people are expected to demonstrate the following behaviours:
TEAM STRUCTURE
DURATION OF CONTRACT: Initially for 02 years, renewable upon satisfactory performance.
SALARY & BENEFITS: Monthly Gross BDT 58,000 – 68,000 and other benefits i.e. Festival Bonus, Gratuity, PF, Insurance coverage as per organisation policy, subject to qualification and experiences.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply online through uploading your CV mentioning two referees by 25 November 2017.
Although Practical Action Bangladesh is an equal opportunity employer but women candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. |
