Job: Agri Technician

Location: Laputta, Myanmar 
Deadline: Wednesday, 09 October 2013 

Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (Internal & External) Re-announcement

World Concern is a Christian (Global) Humanitarian organization serving rural communities, operating reliefand development work in Myanmar since 1995.World Concern focuses its activities on capacity building for ruraldevelopment. We are currently seeking a motivated, efficient, experienced and dedicated employee to work withus in the following position for Laputta Food Security Project of World Concern Myanmar.Job Title:Technician (Agriculture)

Job Description – Technician (Agriculture)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Program Area Manager, Assistant Program Area Manager, Technical Advisors and staff todetermine program priorities and approaches, in line with project aims and objectives.
• Lead development and implementation of plans for mentoring of field staff in agriculture; implementation of stafftraining plan based on team needs.
• In cooperation with relevant staff in the organization and building on past experiences of WCM, further developappropriate approaches for:

• Rice Banks and Rice Bank Committees

• Animal Revolving Funds (in conjunction with TA Sustainable Agriculture)

• Establish Farmer Field Schools in suitable areas to cover at least one crop season so that farmers are able to learnbasic FFS concept and relevant crop cultivation. The numbers of FFS to be decided upon should be based on ownwork load.
• Provide ongoing technical advice; train staff, where necessary by involving external resource persons and thetraining unit, in enhancing their agricultural and community organization skills and take increasing responsibilityfor the project activities.
• Work with field staff in designing and improving food security activities in line with project objectives. Direct theactivities of the program and staff to achieve the desired outputs.
• Help staff develop their own specific activity plans. Regularly visit project areas and field staff, to encourage themand ensure progress. Monitor staff performance.
• Monitor progress of program activities compared to the plans. Monitor the success of the program in reaching itsaim and objectives. Participate with the country office in carrying out evaluations as necessary.

Qualifications

• B.Arg and/or experience in sustainable agriculture and community development experience in a technical supportrole.
• Experienced in developing training modules and training materials.
• Demonstrated ability to write plans and reports.
• Willingness to travel and work in relatively difficult settings.Able to use computer in word processing program.
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Proficiency in the English language is preferable.Able to work independently, and work gracefully under pressure.
• Pleasant personality

1. Model behavior that reflects a commitment to initiating and satisfactorily completing all tasks withinagreed expectations.

2. Model leadership behavior that promotes teamwork and supports all team members as equals,reflecting God's love as inclusive and non-judgmental.

3. Model scrupulous honesty and careful stewardship of financial and other resources.

4. Demonstrated initiative, creativity and self-motivation.

5. Willing to observe the organization's vision, mission and values.

Application process: Interested local candidates should clearly indicate the post title with complete duly filled WorldConcern's Application Form (can be downloaded in www.ngoinmyanmar.org , www.themimu.info) and attached CV,Covering Letter together with supportive documents, (1) passport sized photo and a copy of NRC by post to HR/AdminWorld Concern MyanmarNo. (477/479), Aye Yeikthar 2nd Lane, 6th & 7th Floors, New University Avenue Road,Bahan Township, Yangon.Department, World Concern Myanmar No. (477/479), Aye Yeikthar 2nd Lane, 6th& 7th Floors, New University AvenueRoad, Bahan Township or send to wcm.hr1@gmail.com.Application submitted without these details WILL NOT be considered.World Concern Myanmar is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving workforce diversity interms of gender, nationality and culture.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. World Concern Myanmar regrets its inability to replyindividually or attend to telephone queries on the advertised posts.Closing date: 9 October, 2013

World Concern MyanmarNo. (477/479), Aye Yeikthar 2nd Lane, 6th & 7th Floors, New University Avenue Road,Bahan Township, Yangon.

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