Posted Jan 25, 2023 918 views
ASSIGNMENT:
Under the supervision of the Projects Coordinator, the Project Assistant-Agronomy is responsible for supporting the implementation of all interventions matching with ACTED’s quality criteria and strategy, and for developing open, mutually respectful, and accountable relationships with the target communities.
He/she is fully responsible of his / her activities in terms of quality and deadlines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identification of appropriate crop varieties, cropping patterns and scheduling for the flood affected farmers of the project districts.
- Planning for inputs needs of target farmers and timely distribution of inputs.
- Training of farmers groups in improved agricultural techniques - planting, fertilization, water management, pest control etc.
- Establish demonstration plots of major crops to demonstrate and disseminate improved production technics.
- Identify marketing constraints especially in information, price, quality of products etc.
- Promote market linkages for effective product marketing.
- Training of farmer groups to enhance their marketing skills.
- Identify and facilitate approaches to ensure access to training/information for women (eg. Vegetable gardens)
- Establish Linkages between farmer groups and related stakeholders especially agriculture research stations, extension department, and other organizations engaged in agriculture business for effective service provision to the community groups.
- Formulation of work plans for project(s)/program(s) on periodical basis.
- To manage program information effectively i.e. identify, collect /collate, compile, analyzes, and include relevant information in the project/program implementation process as well sharing the same with important stakeholders.
REQUIREMENT;
- Education qualification At least a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Agronomy.
- A minimum of 1 years’ relevant experience in a similar position preferably with an NGO.
- Skills and knowledge. Excellent computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, e-mail (Outlook)).
- Good level of verbal and written communication in English.
- Excellent influencing and communication skills.
- Personal qualities.
- Ability to organize own work to meet deadlines.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and a willingness and interest in learning new skills.
- Adaptable to change. Ability to work both independently and in a Team.
- Discretion in handling confidential issues.
- High level of integrity.
ACCOUNTABILITY TO COMMUNITIES AND BENEFICIARIES
The staff member is responsible for ensuring that all relations with the communities we work are conducted in a respectful and consultative manner. Due attention must be paid to ensuring that communities are adequately consulted and informed about ACTED programme objectives, activities, beneficiary selection criteria, and methodologies. This is the responsibility of every ACTED staff member.
Note: “ACTED is committed to protecting beneficiaries and staff within our programs from sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). ACTED has a Code of Conduct and organizational policies, which outline the expected behavior of all staff, consultants and other stakeholders and reminds ACTED’s zero-tolerance approach. Any candidate offered a job with ACTED will sign those documents as part of their work contract and is expected to abide by them.” “ACTED is commitment to zero tolerance to all forms of violence against children, beneficiaries and staff. ACTED is equal opportunity ACTEDs. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Final selection will be based on security clearance of the candidate.
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ACTED Pakistan
ACTED is a non-governmental organization with headquarters in Paris. Independent, private and not-for-profit, ACTED operates according to principles of non-discrimination and transparency. Our mission is to support vulnerable populations affected by wars, natural disasters and/or economic and social crises, and to accompany them in building a better future; thus contributing to the Millennium Development Goals. ACTED ‘Links Relief, Rehabilitation and Development’ to provide continued support to vulnerable communities as their needs evolve. ACTED has been present in Pakistan since 1993 with assistance ongoing presently in Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Azad Jammu Kashmir. The country programme comprises of four key pillars: Pillar 1 – Humanitarian assistance – Through this component, ACTED supports the emergency and early recovery needs of communities following disasters. In recent years this has included support for communities affected by floods, earthquakes and the complex emergency; Pillar 2 – Income generation and sustainable livelihoods – ACTED has extensive experience in this sector including market-oriented vocational trainings, basic skills development, as well as on and off-farm livelihood assistance; Pillar 3 – Social cohesion and access to basic services – ACTED improves access to basic services through a range of measures including support for educational institutions, community infrastructure and local governance. Social cohesion is a key component to ensuring equitable service provision. ACTED’s interventions include the establishment of local representation bodies as well as supporting the rights of women, minorities and marginalized groups; Pillar 4 – Environmental protection and community resilience – This pillar aims to mitigate some of the effects of recurrent disasters, climate change and environmental degradation. Interventions start at a household level, such as construction of fuel efficient
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