Senior Officer, Agri Support Service Center (ASSC), Integrated Development Programme

চাকরির বিবরণ

BRAC is hiring a Senior Officer for the Agri Support Service Center (ASSC) under its Integrated Development Programme. The officer manages the center as a technical hub delivering agricultural advisory services to poor and smallholder farmers, particularly BRAC Microfinance members, through field research, demonstrations and hands-on learning, and promotes climate-resilient technologies, improved varieties and timely weather and market information. The post is open to Bangladeshi nationals only and BRAC charges no fees at any stage of recruitment.

দায়িত্ব

• Provide consultation and basic diagnostic services to farmers and field staff and ensure timely follow-up support
• Establish and maintain demonstration plots and field research activities showcasing climate-resilient technologies and improved crop varieties
• Conduct practical training and refresher sessions for Program Officers and farmers on good agricultural practices
• Conduct field visits to assess crop and livestock conditions, identify diseases and recommend management practices
• Provide advisory services including soil and water testing and basic farm performance assessments
• Organise field days, demonstrations and awareness sessions to encourage adoption of climate-smart farming practices
• Prepare and maintain reports, field records and data on crop performance, farmer consultations and centre activities

যোগ্যতা

• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc. Hons.) in Agriculture, Fisheries or a related discipline from an accredited university; a relevant Master's degree is an advantage
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in the development sector, preferably in agriculture, livelihoods, climate-smart agriculture or agricultural extension

সুবিধা

• Festival bonus
• Contributory provident fund
• Gratuity
• Health and life insurance
• Maternity/paternity leave

দক্ষতা

• Agricultural Extension
• Climate-Smart Agriculture
• Farmer Training
• Field Research