The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

General Responsibilities:

  • Mobilize targeted communities for active participation in agriculture and livestock-based value addition activities.

  • Conduct regular training and mentorship sessions to enhance clients capacity.

  • Facilitate a broader understanding of agriculture and livestock based value addition activities such as FFS, and kitchen gardening, green house and agriculture value chain.

  • Collect, analyze, and report on data related to agro-based initiatives.

  • Conduct thorough data collection on agriculture and livestock based value addition practices and community needs.

  • Organize and deliver technical agriculture and livestock based value addition -related training sessions and guidance and ensure the value addition activities are technically appropriate, market oriented and aligned with the project goals.

  • Ensure that training aligns with the needs and context of the target communities considering the seasonal calendar of the targeted areas.

Specific Responsibilities:

•               Develop detailed action plans for agriculture and livestock based value addition interventions for utilization of  solar panels, food dryers and related tools to support income generation of clients.

•               Develop training plan, context based, IRC Lear to Ear curriculum, summarization of each day training and IEC materials.

•               Provide technical insights on criteria development and Conduct clients selection assessment to identify the eligible clients.

•               Establishment of FFS centers in the location of identified clients ensuring accessibility, and safety of clients.

•               Identify and promote appropriate context oriented value chain such as (fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or any other product).

•               Deliver practical trainings to the clients on utilization of renewable energy and value addition technologies to generate sustainable income. Also ensure the practical trainings are environment friendly.

•               Lead and monitor the complete cycle of the value chain activity such as food processing, packaging, market readiness, marketing of value added products to ensure income generation.

•               Ensure all of the value chain  activities are suitable for lean season income generation in consideration of project timeline.

•               Conduct regular field monitoring visits and document implementation progress, and report and address any challenges and risks.

Requirements: 

·         Education: Bachelor’s degree in commerce, renewable energy, agribusiness and related fields

2-3 years’ experience in conducting agriculture and livestock based value addition training .

  • Should have experience in emergency and recovery value chain projects

  • Practical experience on providing hands on trainings and coaching with the tools and equipment.

  • Strong practical knowledge of Food drying, processing, and preservation techniques.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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