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Feed the Future Bangladesh Integrated Pest Management Activity (IPMA)
Terms of Reference

Job Title	: Field Facilitator
Supervisor Title	: Deputy Program Manager

Job Summary
The “Field Facilitator” will be responsible for overall planning, and implementing activities at field. S/he will be responsible to identify relevant stakeholders having incentives over the implementation tasks included in the annual work plan. S/he will be responsible to develop functional relationship and maintain regular liaison with the project partners/ collaborators, public and private sector organisations. S/he will also be responsible for building capacity of the entrepreneurs engaged in producing IPM products including piloting for the marginalized women group. S/he will be responsible to ensure quality monitoring of Activity’s result including regular monitor the field trails located under a specific geographical area.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Responsibilities	Tasks
Collaboration with relevant stakeholders	Identify relevant stakeholders including farmers association, youth clubs, civil society organizations etc, having incentives in collaborating with IPMA Share about IPMA, its approaches and possible activities as means of creating interest of the stakeholders to collaborate Develop collaborative activities/ plan of operation with the interested stakeholders Share plan with Project Management Unit (PMU) and finally execute getting support from the PMU
Support entrepreneurs in the production, and marketing of IPM products	Select interested entrepreneurs for the production and marketing of IPM products like tricho compost, tricho leachate etc. Support entrepreneurs in the development of business plan Link the entrepreneurs with MFI for the finance Develop plan for capacity building of the entrepreneurs Organize capacity building of entrepreneurs on the production and marketing of tricho compost, tricho eachate with support from PMU Provide backstopping support to the entrepreneurs so that they can produce and market IPM products Link local input sellers with the IPM companies for making availability of IPM products (bio-pesticides, pheromone lures, NPV etc.) at the proximate of last mile farmers
Develop functional relationship and maintain regular liaison with the project partners/ collaborators, public and private sector organisations	Organise workshops, meetings, exchange visits etc with private companies, public sector organisations, input sellers Build partnership with the relevant stakeholders Maintain regular communication with the stakeholders Engage DAE, research institutes, media, and civil society in the implementation of the IPM packages of different crops Participate in different coordination forum at district level and share about the achievements of the project
Monitoring Evaluation and Learning	Contribute to develop tools and guidelines to measure the results of the activities Ensure timely collection of authentic data from the appropriate sources of information Visit farmers field trials on a regular basis and collect data/ information based on the requirement Provide regular update to the PMU on the status of the farmers field trials and provide support to the trial farmers based on the suggestion of the PMU and private sector Organize farmers field days in collaboration with both public and private sector Participate in annual survey for the collection of data/ information as per MEL Plan Prepare progress update, and case studies
Mainstreaming Gender Equity and Social Inclusion	Identify and mobilize disadvantaged and marginalized women groups Facilitate marginalized women groups to negotiate with relevant actors for getting access to public land for the production purpose Arrange capacity building of the marginalized women groups on the production technologies Support marginalized women groups to produce demanded vegetables Support marginalized women groups in linking with the output market actors Support marginalized women groups in sharing revenue among the members Prepare case stories.

Qualification and relevant experiences

MBA or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or relevant subjects
At least 5 years’ experience in relevant field
Strong facilitation skills
Good level of conceptual abilities
Community and private sector engagement
Reporting and Authority

The Field Facilitator is directly reportable to Deputy Program Manager. S/he will also maintain close communication with MEL Specialist and GESI Specialist. S/he is responsible for creating and maintaining congenial atmosphere for teamwork within the field team.

Working condition
This is a field-based position and at least 80% of working time should be spent to project sites/field. S/he will ensure the efficient and effective use of resources entrusted by the organisation. This position is based either in Barisal or in Jashore.

Key competencies

Analytical skills
Strong facilitation
Team player
Interpersonal skills
Communication and reporting skills
Use of appropriate computer software
Willingness to ride motorcycle

Application Procedure

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to apply as per the application form to be downloaded from the following link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PiHfP5FI5ZgEE4WrnGBTzX3Wqmj9Fpko/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102720068902221068349&rtpof=true&sd=true
including a cover on or before 10th of September 2022 to the following email [email protected]
The interested candidates are also requested to marking your email subject as “Field Facilitator, IPMA”. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview. Any efforts to solicit the organization will result in disqualification.
Women, diversified individuals, and members of diverse indigenous groups are especially encouraged to apply for this position.
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