Field Facilitator

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.
The FAO Representation on Bangladesh was established in 1978, and since then it supports country’s efforts in agriculture, food, forestry, fisheries, livestock, rural development, and climate change. Bangladesh, home to the world's most densely populated flood-plain delta, faces fast population growth, dwindling land resources, natural disasters and global climate change, as well as rising prices of food, fuel, and fertilizer. Despite these challenges, the country's farmers and fishers are remarkably resilient. 
The FAO Representation in Bangladesh is expected to start implementation of “Building capacity of local farmers to support school feeding in selected Upazilas of Sylhet, Bangladesh” project. The project will seek to improve food production and promote sustainable local markets for diverse and nutritious foods. Schoolchildren will benefit from improved nutrition and food security, and farmers will be able to produce higher quantities of quality food and effectively market their products. Assistance for relevant government agencies and various committees will support a longer-term institutionalization, ensuring that the target population will have access to nutritious and fresh food on a regular basis.

Number of the position for this vacancy will be 2 (two) and the positions are offered at SC5

The duty station will be posted at Madhabpur, Habiganj, Sylhet

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will be working under the overall supervision of FAO Representative in Bangladesh and the direct supervision of the National Project Coordinator, and in close collaboration with the Horticulture Specialist and Poultry Specialist. 

Technical focus

The incumbent will ensure day-to-day work coordination with the farmers and ensure proper information flow between the Farmers Groups, Aggregation Centres and the field office. 

Tasks and responsibilities

•    Identify and mobilise farmers participating in the project and register them in the project database.
•    Facilitate formation of the groups and link them with the Aggregation Centres. 
•    Identify locations and support establishment of the Aggregation Centres. 
•    Organize and co-facilitate training sessions for farmers and other stakeholders. 
•    Maintain regular communication with the managing committees of the Aggregation Centres and ensure proper registration of the deliveries and purchases.
•    Contribute to the Capacity Development Plan preparation and facilitation of the related activities. 
•    Participate in project monitoring activities, collect data and inform about possible challenges. 
•    Contribute to project-related reports, communication materials and related documentation.
•    Perform other related duties assigned by the National Project Coordinator.

 
FAO Standards and guidelines:

Liaison with the OCC will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, appropriate review and clearance processes. 

All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including: 
FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31: https://www.fao.org/strategic-framework/en   
FAO social media policy and guidelines: https://www.fao.org/2/socialmedia    
Social Media Branding Guidelines: https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb5044en  
FAOSTYLE: https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb8081en  
FAO terminology: http://www.fao.org/faoterm  
FAO Names Of Countries https://www.fao.org/nocs/en    
Story guidelines, Story template, UN map standards, FAO logo policy and related branding guidelines (available to staff).  

Further guidance regarding FAO communications, policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet, OCC section.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements   
 
•    University degree in economics, agriculture economics, management, development studies, agriculture, veterinary, social studies or related discipline.
•    Minimum 05 years of relevant experience in economics, agriculture economics, management, development studies, agriculture, veterinary, social studies or related work. 
•    Working knowledge of English.
•    National of Bangladesh

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Excellent people skills – ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders from different backgrounds, including farmers, local authorities and NGOs. 
•    Experience with farmers mobilisation, capacity assessment and activity planning is obligatory. 
•    Experience in organizing and facilitating training for farmers groups is obligatory.  
•    Ability to work both with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
•    Ability to deliver outputs by agreed deadlines, sometimes at very short notice.
•    Field experience in the Habiganj district is a strong advantage. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION