ThaiNGO

Job Responsibilities:

1. Identity target communities and conduct feasibility assessments for potential agriculture support via agricultural cooperatives/ associations and agro- enterprises.
2. Coordinate agriculture extension work with appropriate government agencies and relevant stakeholders.
3. Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of agriculture projects and impact and make recommendations for improvements;
4. Provide regular written reports to Raks Thai’s leadership and implementing partner’s Program Manager on agriculture development activity;
5. Manage and facilitate the selection process for lead farmers/lead farmer households.
6. Promote and adhere to the principles and objectives of the Program
7. Liaise with and support key program staff to ensure that the agriculture program activities are running effectively and making best use of project resources;
8. Troubleshoot on reporting and programmatic needs. Advise supervisor on improvements and necessities, as required;
9. Provide written and oral translation and report writing for program staff, as necessary;
10. Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Raks Thai Foundation and its implementing partner, and to not jeopardize either’s humanitarian mission.
11. Coordinate and manage relationships with the stakeholders of the project, including beneficiaries, contractors, partners, and other organizations;
12. Other duties as assigned and required
13. Provides high quality advise to small farmers on how to find markets within the programme area but also abroad.
14. Liaise with international and local agencies as necessary.
15. Work in close collaboration with implementing partner’s Program Manager in developing work plans, activity planning and reporting program achievements and developments.
16. Ensure that all team members have clear monitoring and evaluation responsibilities documented in their position descriptions and that adequate time and resources are made available for a robust M&E system.
17. Must participate in regular phone calls with partners in the US and regionally in South East Asia.
18. Monitor and proactively track and manage project budget;
19. Keep a proper filing system.

Qualifications:

Strong background in agriculture; must be able to work independently and show initiative; experience in community development, needs assessment and report writing; ability to identify and liaise with target communities; ability to make recommendations for improvement; computer and basic administrative and organizational skills; excellent spoken and written English; willingness to travel throughout the project area (Ubon Ratchathani); sincere commitment to engaging women in community agricultural initiatives.

To apply for this position please send your CV to humanresource@raksthai.org