Job Purpose:

Ensure technical support for the agricultural activities of Concern and Partner for the smooth implementation and achieve best outcomes; as well capacity building of concern and partner staff.             .

Main duties & responsibilities:

Technical Support

• Ensure technical support for agriculture- activities of Concern & Partner staff, with the expected quality in nutrition and food security activities.
• Ensure year round guarden for selected beneficiaries both Concern & Prtner
• Incorporate climate smart agriculture, introduce new techniques, gardening methord etc.
• Innovation and generation of ideas for the the sustainable homegarden activities for longer term outcomes.
• Support to develop methods and establoshment of kitchen garden / homestead garden in the camps and host
• Support the development and adaption of context specific IEC materials for training and capacity building of programme staff and beneficiaries

Budget Management Support

• Support Programme Manager in the budget management
• Adhere to Concern Worldwide financial policies and procedures.
• Prepare budgets for trainings, workshops and other programme activities, as needed.

Coordination

• Ensure participation in district/ upazila / camp level coordination meetings with local authorities such as district/upazila administration, site management and CiC, and/or with other organizations
• Participate in Nutrition Sector, Food Security Sector meetings and work with the Programme Manager to share programme learning for evidence based advocacy at sector level
• Liaise with other Concern project / programme coordinators / managers to ensure integration of all projects within Concern Worldwide, for smooth operation and mutual support.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Participante in the development of monitoring tools for agicutural activities.
• Work with MEAL team for evaluation, assessment

Reporting

• Prepare high quality reports, on nutrition activities & food security activities, within agreed time line and formats, in consultation with the Programme Manager.

Additional Roles

• Promote and ensure compliance with the requirements of Concern’s HR policies, concern’s Code of Conduct and its associated policies and Core Humanitarian Standards of Accountability to ensure protection to programme beneficiaries.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Programme Manager or Advisors

Accountability:

In line with Concern’s commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS):

• Actively promote meaningful community participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, M&E);
• Work with relevant colleagues  to ensure that the Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) is functional and accessible, that feedback and complaints are welcomed and addressed;
• Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that information about CRM, safeguarding and expected staff behaviour is disseminated among programme participants and communities

Key Requirements:                           

• BSc & MSc in Agriculture   
• 04 years of work experience in the field of agriculture, nutrition sensitive intervention with at least 02  years of experience in Rohingya camps and adjuscent host community
• Experience in managing project / programme is preferable
• Good computer and report writing skills are required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills is required
• Experience in nutrition sensitive programme would be an advantage

Key Other Competencies:

• Pro- active with an ability to think analytically
• Results oriented team player with excellent planning and organisational skills
• Ability to solve problems with good decision making skills
• Acts to inspire others by clearly articulating and demonstrating good values
• Nurtures a productive, motivating and responsive environment to develop a team
• Ability to work in challenging environments.

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If you feel that your qualification and experience match our requirements, and you have a shared commitment to Concern’s values, please email the completed Job Application Form, with photograph, National ID and TIN Certificate to recruitment.bgd@concern.net.

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Closing Date of Application: 05 December 2023

Candidates over 60 years of age are discouraged to apply.

Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation.  Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality. Concern follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability and other diverse group.Concern promotes gender friendly work environment placing staff welfare and wellbeing at the core.

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies:

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.