Farming Future Bangladesh is a science and evidence-based comprehensive communication and community engagement and empowerment organization aimed to improve access to modern agricultural innovations including crop biotechnology for sustainable food security in Bangladesh.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced person to play a key role in shaping and implementing communication and outreach strategies for the Feed the Future Global Biotech Potato Partnership (GBPP) project. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director, and the Communications Global Resource Lead based at Michigan State University to ensure effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and outreach efforts.
Farming Future Bangladesh (FFB) is a science and evidence-based visionary organization aimed at improving the enabling environment for scientific solutions for sustainable development. We strive to drive positive change and contribute to the overall well-being of the people. Based in Dhaka, FFB operates in collaboration with the Alliance for Science, Boyce Thompson Institute, Cornell University, and Michigan State University, with support from USAID and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The Feed the Future Global Biotech Potato Partnership is a five-year cooperative agreement between Michigan State University and USAID to develop and bring to market a three R-gene Late Blight resistant potato in farmer-preferred varieties in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, and Nigeria. In Bangladesh the project partners with Bangladesh Agricultural Research Inistitue (BARI) and Farming Future Bangladesh in Bangladesh.
Master’s in communication and journalism, or other advanced degree related to science communication and outreach work.
Festival bonus, and other benefits as per FFB HR Policy.
FFB does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted Please do not contact FFB to persuade shortlisting of your application or employment. FFB may contact your reference during the selection process. Women are actively encouraged to apply. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employee selection and related decisions are made without regard to gender, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Employee selection and related decisions are made without regard to gender, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
