CAB International (Regional Centre Pakistan)
Agricultural Staff
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Posted date 8th April, 2021 Last date to apply 15th April, 2021
Country Pakistan Locations Tando Allayar (Sindh)
Category Project Management
Type Contractual Position 1
Status Closed

THE ROLE

Job title: Producer Unit Manager        

Salary: 35,000-40,000  PKR Gross         

HAY BAND:   2         

Reporting to: Project Coordinator       

Key peer group: Project Team

Location:  Matiari-Sindh

Key accountabilities:

  • Work under the guidance and supervision of Project Coordinator.
  • Prepare the detailed plan for implementation of Better Cotton Standard System (BCSS) for the Producer Unit.
  • Capacity building of Field Facilitators for implementation of Better Cotton Standard System (BCSS) at farm/Learning Group level.
  • Ensure the achievement of KPIs settled for Producer Unit in terms of number of farmers, cotton acreage and tonnage of seed cotton production with the help of Field Facilitators.
  • Field visits/meetings with farmers for monitoring, verification, capacity building and backstopping.
  • Ensure the necessary documentation and trainings record maintenance at Farm and Producer Unit level.
  • Develop the cotton farmer’s guidance material for Better Cotton production.
  • Prepare and submit activity reports to line manager.
  • Prepare and compile the technical reports of registered cotton growers to study impact of the activities.
  • Facilitate the Women Trainer/Women Village Trainer to conduct cotton picking and decent work trainings training female farm workers of Producer Unit.
  • Conduct the self-assessment for Producer Unit.
  • Facilitate the shadow Self-Assessment, Credibility check by IP & BCI, 3rd party verifications process.
  • Collection of seed cotton data (available and sold) and sharing with Better Cotton Initiative.
  • Preparation, verification and submission of Result Indicator Report (RIR) for farmers.
  • Organize and conduct meetings, workshops, seminars, visits, and briefings.
  • Any other assignments required for satisfactory completion of the key role requirements.

CANDIDATE PROFILE (Female Candidates are strongly encourged to apply)

Qualifications

  • Candidates should have earned M.Sc. (Hons) degree in Agriculture or a related field.

Experience

  • Candidates from Sindh province with certificate of Training of Facilitators (ToF) and having experience with Farmer Field School (FFS) approach will be given preference.
  • Strong understanding of cotton production technology and its sustainability issues.
  • Willingness for field visits to interiors of lower Sindh for meetings with farmers.
  • Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills
  • Experience and ability to work under pressure and within limited timeframes
  • Strong technical report writing skills
  • Ability to plan work schedules to meet agreed deadlines.
  • Effective team player and conversant with a transdisciplinary approach.
  • Practical and pragmatic – preferably with experience of working with Government systems
  • Experience of TNA, Training Design, Training Material development and Training Evaluations.

 

THE ROLE

Job title: Technical Training Specialist        

Salary: 70,000 PKR Gross          

HAY BAND:   4         

Reporting to: Project Manager  

Key peer group: Project Team

Location:  Project Sites (Tando Allahyar/Matiari/Sanghar/Mirpurkhas/Umerkot)

Key accountabilities:

  • Seek the opportunities of business for the organization, development of project proposals and coordination with the donor.
  • To conduct the Training of Trainers (TOT) and Refresher workshops for the field staff to build their capacities.
  • Develop an implementation plan and ensure the successful implementation of project activities.
  • Support producer units to develop an effective training plan for capacity building of field staff, Better Cotton farmers and their workers.
  • Quality assurance of the field staff capacities and farmers' training.
  • To Support in the implementation of the Corrective Action Plan given by BCI through PU Managers
  • To develop the training and capacity building material for technical field staff and farmers
  • Facilitate and train project staff and the farming community regarding Better Cotton production
  • Meetings with farmers for monitoring, verification, capacity building and backstopping
  • To ensure the necessary documentation and training record maintenance at Farm and Producer Unit and Project level.
  • Complete and timely submission of any sudden assignment given by management
  • Facilitate in development of monthly, quarterly, Mid-term, and end year report of the project.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills Self-motivated, an enthusiastic team player, and able to manage conflicting priorities.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Qualifications

  • Candidates should have earned at least M.Sc. (Hons) degree in Agriculture or a related field. Candidates having the experience to conduct the trainings in the field of Agriculture will be given preference.

Apply By:

To apply please submit your CV through our online recruitment portal www.cabi.org/careers Last date for submission of application is 15 April 2021. Candidates from respective Districts/Area of SINDH will be given preference. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for test/interivew. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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