Job opportunity at International Rice Research Institute
IRRI seeks an Assistant Project Coordinator for agricultural productivity and mechanization initiatives. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture with 4 years of experience or a Master’s degree with 1 year of relevant experience. Strong communication and technical skills needed. Experience in Haor Ecosystems and international research organizations preferred. Full-time position with varied responsibilities. Apply now for this impactful role.
IRRI is an independent, nonprofit research and educational institute founded in 1960.
Vacancy: Not specified
Vacancy Type: Full-time
Role: Assistant Project Coordinator
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement activities related to agricultural productivity and growth and agricultural mechanization.
- Execute climate-smart, high-yielding, and nutritious rice varietal demonstration through Participatory Variety Selection (PVS).
- Demonstration of crop diversification, access to quality seeds
- Establish a Rice Crop Clinic for rice insect and disease management.
- Establish cluster demonstration of farm mechanization through Local Service Providers (LSP).
- Establish a community-based Seed Bank and improve rice seed processing and storage.
- Conduct capacity development training and awareness and entrepreneurship development of young and women farmers.
- Conduct a demonstration of improved agronomic practices.
- Develop information and communication products.
- Coordination with NGO partners, other public research and extension organizations, other stakeholders, and donors.
- Prepare the technical and financial reports of the project.
- Engage in monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes for the project.
- Facilitate the conduct of the project’s technical presentations, workshops, seminars, discussions, and meetings of the project.
- Participate in workshops and seminars on ‘Haor Ecosystems’.
- Facilitate the budget management of the project and the project partners.
- All project activities were achieved in time and in an efficient manner.
- All quarterly and annual technical and financial reports are prepared and submitted to the donors with quality standards.
- All project communications materials were prepared and demonstrated to the audience.
- Act as a resource person in the capacity development training.
- Carry out the performance appraisals.
- Follow IRRI and Donor branding compliances efficiently.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture and 4 years of relevant work experience in project management or Master of Science degree in Agronomy/other related subjects and 1-year relevant work experience in project management.
- Has proven technical proficiency in conducting on-farm demonstrations.
- Has strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
- Willingness and ability to work in high-pressure and challenging situations.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Has experience working with Climate-Smart Rice Value Chain in the Haor region project activities.
- Previous work experience in the Haor Ecosystems.
- Previous working experience in international research organizations.
Job Location: Bangladesh.
Salary: 94, 798 – 177, 443 BDT.
Benefits: As per the organization policy.
Application Deadline: 26 May 2024
Application link: https://tinyurl.com/2n8skke8
Source Link : https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/jobs-and-opportunities/bylc-is-looking-for-a-manager-in-the-skills-development-program
