Technical Field Supervisor

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position supports East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation’s goal of sharing knowledge on improved fresh vegetable production practices with smallholder farmers. The Technical Field Supervisor will manage and oversee the extension activities carried out by Technical Field Officers in EWS-KT’s working areas in Bangladesh. This position will strengthen extension activities by establishing model field demonstrations and training the Technical Field Officers on technical aspects of vegetable production in Bangladesh.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor the field activities of Technical Field Officers on a regular basis and provide Technical Field Officers with guidance and support

• Train Technical Field Officers on technical aspects of vegetable production and orient new Technical Field Officers
• Oversee field activities and demonstration plots in the selected villages
• Ensure that all field demonstrations are of best quality and follow the protocols recommended by the EWS-KT Technical Support Hub
• Organize Field Days and trainings sessions to transfer knowledge on profitable vegetable production to smallholder farmers and increase EWS-KT’s reach
• Identify the seeds and other input materials required for each season and ensure timely availability of these inputs for starting and maintaining the demonstration plots
• Ensure the availability of crop guides, crop boards, technical boards, Field Day kiosks, brochures, and other promotional materials for the Bangladesh team
• Create a strong support system for the farmers by establishing a network of agro-input dealers for the supply of recommended agricultural inputs
• Create training and promotional materials in Bangla as required; support the translation of EWS-KT technical guides and other knowledge assets into Bangla.

Select areas for program implementation and collaboration

• Assess new areas for commencing EWS-KT initiatives
• Support Technical Field Officers in selecting new villages, key farmers, and suitable locations for field demonstrations
• Organize baseline surveys in the new villages and oversee ongoing data collection
• Liaise with relevant government departments, allied organizations, and farmer producer companies, etc., for collaboration and support
• Support the MEL Officer and Team Lead in collecting and documenting success stories and best practices from the field
• Collaborate with the EWS-KT Technical Support Hub on training protocols

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc in horticulture, agriculture, or other relevant field
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of field experience in vegetable production
• Good people management skills and good team player
• Knowledge on crops, seasons, land preparation, fertilizer application, and pest and disease identification and management
• Good understanding of vegetable markets
• Excellent community organizing skills
• Experience in training of trainers
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient user of Google Workspace
• Proactive and innovative; able to multitask and work in cross-functional environments
• Fluent in Bangla and English