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  • Posted: Oct 25, 2022
    Deadline: Not specified
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    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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    Technical Field Officer (TFO)

    Description

    • 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)

    Method of Application

    • 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.
    Interested and qualified? Go to East-West Seed Foundation on www.ews-kt.com to apply

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