Field Facilitator

Job Description

Title: Field Facilitator

Company Name: NGO Forum for Public Health

Vacancy: 06

Age: at most 35 years

Location: Bhola, Rangpur

Minimum Salary: Tk. 35000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 4 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 7 May 2025

Education:
∎ Diploma in Agriculture or Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agriculture.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 35 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency, Agro based firms, Research Organization·
∎ At least four years working experience in NGO/INGO in similar positions preferably in agriculture/livestock/fisheries program.
∎ Able to facilitate several agriculture and livestock related trainings.
∎ Knowledge of practices that integrate climate resilience, productivity, and sustainability (e.g., crop diversification, livestock management, conservation agriculture etc).
∎ Sound knowledge and practical experience on establish agriculture demonstration firms, community gardening, farmer’s field schools, develop resources farmers, seed bank, integrated farming system, homestead agriculture, livestock, mini-aquaculture and several IGA interventions etc.
∎ Experience on food security and livelihood programming, preferably in riverine char and coastal regions of Bangladesh.
∎ Experience in delivering training sessions and workshops on climate-smart techniques.
∎ Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
∎ Exceptional verbal & written communication and presentation skills.
∎ Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ The Field Facilitator will serve as the key focal point for project implementation at the Union level and will report directly to the Project Focal. S/he will be responsible for leading and managing the entire tasks and quality implementation of planned activities in the project location. S/he will be maintained strong collaboration with all staff and stakeholders efficiently.
∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ The Field Facilitator will serve as the key focal point for project implementation at the Union level and will report directly to the Project Focal.
∎ S/he will be responsible for leading and managing the entire tasks and quality implementation of planned activities in the project location.
∎ S/he will be maintained strong collaboration with all staff and stakeholders efficiently.
∎ Identify eligible households as per beneficiary selection criteria for several livelihood and IGA interventions in the project location.
∎ S/he should provide technical guidance, prepare training materials and facilitate training on agriculture (including livestock & aquaculture) and non-agricultural interventions (IGAs).
∎ Assist to develop module for several agriculture and livestock related training·
∎ Assess household needs and coordinate the distribution of agricultural inputs such as cattle, goat, sheep, poultry, duck, pigeon, seeds, sapling, organic fertilizers, feed, tools and so on.
∎ Provide technical support to establish on homestead gardening, mini pond, crop production, etc.
∎ Provide training capacity and skill building training to the Resource Farmers, Livestock Service Provider (LSP) and extension worker.
∎ Provide technical support to livestock and poultry rearing and organize vaccination campaign.
∎ Technical support to the farmers/owners of demonstration firm.
∎ Close coordination with upazilas level Govt. Agriculture, livestock, fisheries and social service department.
∎ Provide technical support to different IGA group.·       Capture lessons learned, document best practices, and contribute to knowledge sharing within the project team.
∎ It is a union level field-based position but have to visit to upazila parishad/govt. officials if required.
∎ Assist project management in any other issue.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per Human Resource Policies & Procedures of NGO Forum for Public Health.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Bhola, Rangpur

Job Highlights:
∎ The duration of the contract will be until December 31, 2028. The job location will be in Gangachora, Rangpur and Char Fashion, Bhola.

Read Before Apply:

APPLICATION PROCESS• Interested persons are requested to apply with a complete CV with contact mobile / telephone number and a copy of recent passport size photograph. NGO Forum is an equal opportunity employer and also encourages applications from qualified female candidates.• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.• Application must be submitted through online by clicking on Apply Online Button.

Note: Application sent by email will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and Anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with NGO Forum's Safeguarding policy of Children and Adults and Anti-Money Laundering Policy & Prevention of Terrorist Financing.

ATTENTION:• NGO Forum aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone irrespective of race, age, gender, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion.• NGO Forum is committed to ensuring that wherever we work there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust.• NGO Forum reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind.• All employees are expected to abide by the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse & Child Protection Policy of NGO Forum.• The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities seriously.