East-West Seed is a global vegetable seed company. The Company breeds, produces and sells high-quality seeds adapted to local conditions. EWS serves customers worldwide, with a focus on smallholder farmers. Knowledge Transfer, EWS' non-profit division, upskills vegetable farmers.
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The Technical Field Officer will be responsible for reaching targets and maintaining the quality of project activities within his/her area under the guidance of the Knowledge Transfer Manager, Ghana.
Responsibilities
Lead a team of professionals in delivering knowledge to smallholder farmers on profitable vegetable production
Set goals for EWS-KT Bangladesh, manage the projects, and guide the team to achieve the planned deliverables
Ensure the smooth functioning of EWS-KT in Bangladesh and make sure that operations adhere to EWS-KT and partner policies and regulations
Identify project opportunities and support the development of concept notes and project proposals
Ensure that development of projects is aligned to EWS-KT objectives
Provide coaching and guidance to the team to maximize efficient use of resources
Regularly visit the project areas to maintain an overview of all project activities
Closely coordinate with East-West Seed Bangladesh departments such as Sales, Marketing, and R&D to identify and create future potential market opportunities
Foster relationships with national and international organizations to promote vegetable production as a valuable source of income for small-scale farmers
Nurture relationships with partner organizations and manage their communication requirements
Ensure that all legal requirements are complied with when entering into partnership agreements
Share progress reports and updates with stakeholders as per agreed timelines
Act as the point of contact for EWS-KT in Bangladesh and represent EWS-KT in various external forums
Support EWS-KT HR and the Technical Support Group to identify training needs of staff and provide logistics support in the creation and implementation of the capacity-building calendar
Efficiently utilize EWS-KT monitoring tools to provide accurate and up-to-date information on the progress and impact of project activities
Proactively identify bottlenecks, challenges, and opportunities and address the same
Work closely with the EWS-KT Digital team to develop and implement digital outreach
Other related duties and tasks that may arise from time to time
Scope
Identify target villages and select key farmers to work with
Support key farmers to set up technical demonstration plots showcasing best production practices from land preparation through harvest
Using demonstration farms as a hub of good production practices, organize short, practical training sessions for neighboring vegetable farmers on all subjects, including land preparation, seedling production, pest and disease management, and nutrient management
Organize Field Days to show farmers, input dealers, and other stakeholders the benefits of using high-quality seed alongside improved production practices.
Be the technical point of contact for vegetable production within the area of activities
Collect data on demo farms and training participants
TARGETS
Provide technical support in 10 to 15 selected villages per year
Provide regular technical support to ±20 key farmers per season, for a total of ±40 demonstration plots per year.
Train 700 to 1,000 farmers each year
Organize one Field Day per village per growing season (approximately 25 per year)
EWS-KT is an equal opportunity employer, and both women and men are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the position to [email protected].
Due to the large number of applications we receive, only applicants who are shortlisted for further discussions will be contacted.
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