District Coordinator/ Monitoring Officer - Solidaridad Network Asia

Job Profile: District Coordinator/ Monitoring Officer (Sustainable Coastal and Marine Fisheries Project, Implemented by TTT, Solidaridad, Source Trace and SHAB)

Introduction

Solidaridad is a global network organization working on sustainable, resources-efficient and inclusive supply chain development. Solidaridad (www.solidaridadnetwork.org) is working for fostering sustainability and empowerment of smallholders and workers, by developing scalable and economically sustainable solutions in the agricultural and industrial landscape in close collaboration with governments, businesses and communities. Solidaridad is also working to strengthen civic space for enhancing productivity and inclusivity in the commodity supply chain/value chain in Bangladesh.

Solidaridad along with TTT, Source Trace and SHAB is implementing the Sustainable and Marine Fisheries Project (SCMFP) in the southwest Bangladesh. This aims to increase coastal and marine fisheries' contribution to the economy through a series of management and sector reforms to enable wider community participation. The project focus on activities for sustainable fisheries investment and growth, as well as improvement and production practices.

Solidaridad in Bangladesh is recruiting District coordinator/ Monitoring Officer under the Sustainable Coastal and Marine Fisheries Project. This position will e based in Satkhira with frequent field visit to project implementation areas and will report to the Strategic Engagement Lead – Aquaculture of Solidaridad.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regular coordination with project management unit and other district coordinator to implement the project interventions into the field on time.
• Responsible for cluster formation, mobilization and upscale knowledge and skill of shrimp farming clusters in the command Upazillas of the assigned district of SCMF project.
• Maintain day-to-day communication with DPD, DFOs and SUFOs for smooth operation of the project
• Design, planning and execution of orientation/training events for the field level DoF officials, enumerators, cluster facilitators and respective shrimp farming clusters towards achieving the project goal. 
• Organize regular field visits for Project Monitoring Unit (PMU)/Regional DoF officials for project monitoring and feedback.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the e-traceability system by providing backstopping support to the Cluster leader/facilitators and respective supply-chain actors.
• Assist shrimp farming clusters in developing cluster business plans for SCMF Project matching grants.
• Encourage potential private and public sector organizations to participate in and invest in shrimp cluster and supply chain interventions.
• Collaborate closely with key experts to collect information, analyze information, and share information with relevant parties for decision making.
• Participate in process documentation, data collection and compilation, and the creation of case studies and project reports.
• Collaborate closely with other team members and contribute to the development of an efficient working team.

Education & Experience Criteria

• Master's degree in Fisheries/Marine science or a related field, plus proven experience working in the south-west coastal aquaculture region.
• 3-5 years' professional experience to work with Coastal aquaculture Farmers group/Clusters.
• Experience to work with donor-funded economic development projects;
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing interventions that improve access to information and technologies for coastal aquaculture value chain actors;
• Demonstrated experience in facilitation and capacity development;
• Skills in documentation and reporting.

Person Specifications & Attributes

• Ability to work in a team;
• Proven understanding on Institutional Development initiatives;
• Proven ability to work in an intercultural environment;
• Analytical writing skills in English and Bengali; excellent communication skills and fluent spoken English are required;
• Self-driven and high work ethics

Employment Type: Project based fixed term

Salary & Other Benefits: Solidaridad offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with Solidaridad Asia's pay scales and Service Rules. The benefits package includes provident fund, one festival bonus, gratuities and medical insurance as per the organizational policy.

Apply Instructions: To apply, please send a CV (3 pages max.) and a cover letter (1 page) explaining the desire, your relevant skills and experiences at [email protected]. Position applied for should be clearly mentioned in the subject line of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.

Closing date of application is 8th November 2022

Solidaridad strives to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status and disability.