Land O'Lakes International Development
Apply By: 31 January 2009
Bangladesh
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Date posted:
12 November 2008
Application instructions
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Land O'Lakes International Development
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Bangladesh
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31 January 2009
Description
Land O’Lakes International Development is a division of Land O’Lakes, Inc., a U.S. food and agricultural cooperative that implements humanitarian and economic development activities for donor agencies. Our mission is to facilitate market-driven business systems to generate economic growth, improve health and nutrition, and alleviate poverty. We have assisted farmers, food processors, agribusinesses, and cooperatives in more than 70 countries since 1981. Our approach links agricultural producers to input suppliers and to local, regional, or export markets. Currently we manage projects in more than 25 countries worldwide. Land O’Lakes draws on its extensive network of internal and external resources to provide technical assistance and training on its many international projects.
Land O’Lakes International Development seeks highly qualified candidates for a two-year livelihoods reconstruction project in cyclone-affected areas of Bangladesh. Local Bangladeshi candidates with this expertise are encouraged to apply.
Qualified Bangladeshi DCOP/Livelihoods Specialist candidates will have:
• Proven track record in managing livelihood programs in rural Bangladesh, especially for poverty-stricken populations.
• Extensive experience in interventions, including cash-for-work.
• Experience in working with local partners to create community- based livelihood organizations.
• Experience in post-disaster reconstruction.
• Knowledge of issues regarding gender, land rights, climate change.
• Technical experience in animal husbandry (goats, sheep, and poultry), horticulture, fish and crab cultivation, and cash-for- work programs desired.
• Excellent skills in intercultural communication and proven experience in facilitating dialogue among project clients, donors, and other key players in the industry, and demonstrated experience in establishing partnerships required.
• Prior experience with USAID and other government or donor regulations, procedures, protocols, and reporting requirements desired, with strong sense of accountability and teamwork.
• Advanced degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business Management, Animal Science or a related field preferred.
If you are interested in being considered for a future position with Land O’Lakes International Development, click on Apply. If you are new to Land O’Lakes’ database, please register and create a profile at http://apply.idd.landolakes.com. Qualified candidates will be contacted.
Land O’Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Land O’Lakes enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing. No Agencies Please.
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