Extension Officer, Microinsurance, Microfinance Programme

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BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.

BRAC Microfinance provides people who cannot access traditional financial banking services with access to a suite of financial services, including loans, savings and microinsurance. We provide an alternative to high-interest loans from informal lenders, supporting families to invest in income-generating activities, build assets, and reduce vulnerability to health shocks and natural disasters. Passionate about finance beyond formal banking systems? Join the BRAC Microfinance team to help build a more financially-inclusive society, where everyone can access finance when they need it - safely, responsibly and sustainably.

Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.

Job Purpose: Plan, coordinate and implementation all sorts of Agricultural insurance project activities in the field like FGD with farmers, conduct awareness, creation campaigns, training session, capacity development of MF Operations team and F&A, distribute agricultural insurance products (Crop, Livestock, Fisheries), farmers enrollment, premium collection and claim settlement with the collaboration of MF Ops team.

Key Responsibilities:

- Plan, coordinate and implement field activities to pilot and scale up agricultural insurance products for crops, livestock and fisheries.

- Conduct Focus Group Discussion (FGDs) with farmers and collect information on agricultural practices, weather-related risks and yield risks to inform product design.

- Organise awareness campaigns and provide educational sessions for farmers and other beneficiaries on agricultural insurance.

- Build the capacity of branch staff from Microfinance Operations and Finance & Accounts on agricultural insurance operations.

- Support the distribution of insurance products, farmer enrolment, premium collection and claim-settlement processes in collaboration with branch staff.

- Monitor project activities, collect feedback from farmers and implementing partners, and provide practical technical support during field visits.

- Build effective working relationships with farmers, farmer groups, local government, agricultural extension services (DAE), DLS, DoF, private-sector actors and other relevant stakeholders.

- Coordinate with BRAC Seed, IDP, CCP, BRAC AI and other relevant programme teams; maintain documentation and prepare regular progress reports.

- Support the Field Coordinator in planning, reviewing and improving project activities, and undertake other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

- Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme's goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.

- Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

- Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.

Additional Job Requirements:

- Knowledge of community engagement, farmer mobilisation and agricultural risk assessment.

- Strong communication, relationship-building, analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for reporting, data management, and presentations.

- Ability to work collaboratively with field teams and stakeholders, organise field activities and maintain accurate records.

- Adaptable, results-oriented, and committed to acting with integrity and accountability.

Educational Requirements: Minimum Diploma in Agriculture, Livestock or Fisheries from a recognised institution.

Experience Requirements: Freshers are welcome to apply. Minimum 1 year of relevant experience will receive preference (particularly in agriculture, livestock, fisheries, agri-finance, microfinance, microinsurance, insurance, agricultural input marketing or market development).

Benefits: Festival Bonus, Health and Life Insurance, Maternity/ Paternity Leave and others as per policy.

BRAC believes that everyone we work with—including our staff, programme participants, partners, and the communities we serve—has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation, including sexual exploitation and abuse.

We uphold human dignity and inclusion for all, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, disability, ethnic origin, or socio-economic background. We are an equal opportunity employer. We especially encourage those who have shown resilience—who have faced personal struggles, bounced back, and continued to move forward—to apply.

Selected candidates will have to go through a rigorous reference and background checking process which may include police verification.

Job Type: Project Staff

This position is open for Bangladeshi nationals only.

BRAC does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) certificate number: 00488-00186-00065

Job purpose: Plan, coordinate and implementation all sorts of Agricultural insurance project activities in the field like FGD with farmers, conduct awareness, creation campaigns, training session, capacity development of MF Operations team and F&A, distribute agricultural insurance products (Crop, Livestock, Fisheries), farmers enrollment, premium collection and claim settlement with the collaboration of MF Ops team.

Job location: BRAC Field Office. Salary: Negotiable.

Safeguarding responsibilities:

- Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme's goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment

- Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action

- Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so

দায়িত্ব

• Plan, coordinate, and implement all sorts of project activities to ensure pilot and scale-up of all agricultural insurance (crop, Livestock and Fisheries)
• Conducting the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with farmers and collecting information and data related to major crops, Livestock and fisheries on weather & yield risks during the product design
• Conduct awareness creation campaigns among farmers for the promotion of crop, livestock and fisheries insurance, provide educational training to farmers and other beneficiaries
• Conduct training sessions for the purpose of capacity development of branch staff (MF Operations & F&A) on agriculture insurance (Crop, livestock and fisheries) operations
• Efficiently manage and distribute Agriculture insurance products, handle farmer-enrollment, coordinate premiums collections, and claim settlement process with the support of branch staffs
• Monitor day-to-day operations of project and its planned activities; Gather feedback related to the products from the farmers and other implementing partners to help refine the agriculture insurance products
• Work closely with the respective branch staffs, build relationships with farmers & farmers group
• Provide hands-on technical support to farmers during field visits and as per farmers’ request
• Work & Liaison with local government, agricultural extension service providers (DAE), DLS and DoF and other stakeholders at field level
• Build strong relationships with relevant private sector and other like-minded projects for enrolling farmers in Agricultural insurance products
• Coordination with other Programs (BRAC Seed, IDP & CCP, BRAC AI) team members in the field.
• Prepare progress reports, collect F&A report and other documents at regular basis
• Support Field Coordinator in planning, designing, reviewing project activities, and providing input for the further improvement of the project
• Any other specific areas of responsibilities shall be assigned from time to time by the manager and BRAC Head Office Team

যোগ্যতা

• Education: Minimum Diploma in Agriculture, Livestock or Fisheries from a recognised institution.
• Experience: Freshers are welcome to apply. Minimum 1 year of relevant experience will receive preference (particularly in agriculture, livestock, fisheries, agri-finance, microfinance, microinsurance, insurance, agricultural input marketing or market development).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with farmers, Microfinance Operations staff, and relevant stakeholders.
• Community mobilization and relationship-building skills to engage farmers, identify their needs, and promote agricultural insurance products.
• Computer and data management skills to prepare reports, maintain records, and analyze basic project data using Microsoft Office applications.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills to assess agricultural risks, identify implementation challenges, and recommend practical solutions.
• Marketing and promotional skills to conduct awareness campaigns, generate demand, and communicate the benefits of agricultural insurance products.
• Knowledge of community management, farmer engagement, and agricultural risk assessment, including weather-related risks and crop production challenges.
• Understanding of agricultural insurance products, including crop insurance, and their implementation in rural communities.
• Knowledge of marketing, promotional strategies, and awareness-building techniques to encourage farmers to adopt agricultural insurance products.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, for documentation and reporting.
• Understanding of organizational policies, operational procedures, stakeholder coordination, and ethical practices.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with the Microfinance Operations team, project staff, and other stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Result Orientation: Ability to focus on achieving project targets, increasing farmer enrollment, and ensuring effective implementation of agricultural insurance activities.
• Planning and Organization: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage field activities, maintain documentation, and meet project deadlines efficiently.
• Integrity and Trustworthiness: Demonstrates honesty, accountability, professionalism, and ethical conduct while handling farmer information, premium collection, and insurance-related activities.
• Adaptability and Initiative: Ability to respond to changing weather conditions, diverse agricultural practices, regional farming needs, and emerging field-level challenges.

সুবিধা

• Festival Bonus
• Health and Life Insurance
• Maternity/ Paternity Leave
• Others as per policy

দক্ষতা

• Agricultural insurance
• Field coordination
• Field data analysis
• Microinsurance
• Stakeholder engagement
• Training delivery