B24217-B24221 Market Development Officer

B24217-B24221 Market Development OfficerCIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries.CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of Market Development Officer to be a part of the CSISA-MEA project.The country of post is Bangladesh, we are seeking 5 candidates for the following locations: Sylhet, Cox's Bazar, Faridpur, and Jashore.Duties and Responsibilities:Work closely with private sector actors and service providers to facilitate and increase sales of scale-appropriate agro machinery technologies, ag inputs, and services (financial and others);Maintain close contact and communication for project planning, strategy formulation, and other issues with the Supervisor (Market System Development Coordinator) and partners, counterparts, service providers, government, private sector, and project participants.Understand and analyze farm productivity, cropping patterns, crop diversification appropriate for small producers, and business models of relevant service providers and traders to enhance access to market.Determine the cost-benefit analysis of existing and potential agro machinery/technology/equipment/ag inputs and business in the rural/urban market.Assess private companies’ business potential and evaluate the best partner for market linkage.Conduct regular field travel and spend significant periods of time with farmers and stakeholders in the field.Assist local service providers and the local private sector in developing business plans and support executing the business plan.Arrange linkage meetings, business training among/for local service providers, market actors, producer groups, and relevant private sectors. Also, promotional events and demonstrations for farm producers/users.Play an active role in increasing competitiveness in market development and improving efficiency by implementing potential interventions.Monitor and follow up on the current market linkage system, collect regular sales data, and accelerate the process into “ROI” for the stakeholders.Lead in planning and provide technical guidance for implementation to achieve project results through increasing productivity and improving access to agricultural mechanized services.Follow up and monitor the field implementation of field/partner staff ensuring their capacities to explore new market opportunities for the farmers/producers/value chain actors and update the senior management team.Present progress reports and other reports on a regular basis, documenting key learnings & findings.Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.Requirements:Master’s in agriculture/business studies/economics/social science or related disciplines.Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in market development, market systems (inputs and outputs), farm economy, and good understanding of market development approach (M4P);Good planning and organizing abilities.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent skills in community mobilization, working experience with private sector partners, and working in a team context and team approach.Experience in profit analysis and business planning with MSP and farmers.Ability to interact and collaborate with a broad range of public and private sector and NGO partners.Excellent training facilitation, coordination, and report writing skills.Ability to manage financial and administrative systems in a cost-effective manner.Understand the roles of different actors in market development and private sector engagement.The selected candidate requires the following competencies: Team Leadership, Negotiation, Resolution, Client Orientation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving.The position is for Bangladesh Nationals for an initial fixed-term contract of 1-year with a 3-month probationary period, with further employment subject to performance and the continued availability of funds.CIMMYT will provide a nationally competitive salary and benefits that include comprehensive health and life insurance, paid vacation, contributions to a retirement plan, and a range of other benefits as required by Bangladesh law.Applications must include a CV and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer.It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr