Project Assistant, ITC
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• In close coordination with the supervisor, explore options to establish an office in Munger Bihar.
• Assist in identifying surveyors as required for various surveys planned and to help experts in conducting surveys
• Assist in stakeholder analysis and ensuring to maintain a good relationships particularly with government offices/departments, non-government entities and farmer institutions
• Liaise with and gather relevant information from various government departments in the areas of agriculture, forestry, rural development and irrigation.
• Conduct field visits to monitor project activities and provide regular update to the supervisor.
• Assist in capacity building of the farmers and NGO partners as per needs identified including development of training modules and organizing of workshops and training programs as per the project plan
• Keep minutes of discussions during all workshops, trainings and other meetings.
• Assist in making logistical and related field arrangements especially during the visit of experts.
• Support in overseeing and monitoring of field pilots
• Assist in making communication materials, reports, articles and web stories, among others.
• Perform any other relevant tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
• Mater's Degree in Agriculture, Ecosystem, Biodiversity, Natural Resources Management, or a relevant field • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in agriculture, NRM and rural development programs with exposure in conducting field research and organizing training programs • Fluent in verbal and written English. Knowledge of the local language essential • Proficient in the use of office productivity applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Proven experience in documentation and reporting, field research and monitoring • Prior experience in government/non-government and stakeholder liaison a distinct advantage |
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