Introductions:
An international nonprofit organization that works with people around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources seeks applications for the position of Community Organizer to be based in Kunri-Sindh.
Relevant Experience:
- Must have Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Agriculture, Horticulture, Community Development and other related courses.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in community development projects.
- Experience working with donors, NGOs, and government agencies.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English, Urdu and local languages.
- Willing to travel to all districts of Sindh.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Job Description:
- The Community Organizer will conduct outreach to project partners in Sindh province, coordinate project activities in respective communities, liaise with community-based groups, mobilize project participants and support the achievement of Project goals and objectives.
- Under the direct supervision of Value Chain Specialist, Community Organizer will be responsible for providing support in implementing and reporting on project activities.
- Identify and engage primary producers of Tomato and Chili, food processors, agro-dealers and other potential community members to participate in project activities.
- Organize and strengthen the Producer Groups into viable community-based organizations.
- Coordinate the identification of needs for capacity-building and the subsequent conduct of trainings and related-capacity building activities for producer groups and other project partners.
- Facilitate the access of primary producers to production capital through micro-credit and related business development services.
- Assist in the development, promotion and use of appropriate technologies related to agricultural productivity, marketing and food safety.
- Constantly identify, build relationships and liaise with like-minded groups and/or entities particularly those whose ventures are aligned with the project’s objectives i.e. value chains development of selected commodities.
- Regularly gather information relevant to the project.
Note: Individuals can apply using Brightspyre or send their resumes directly to [email protected] clearly mentioning the position title in the subject line of the email.
We are an equal opportunity employer; only individuals who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.