Agri Machinery Expert, (Contractual) Bogura

Location

Bogura

iFarmer is an award-winning agri-fintech business focusing on innovative financial services for smallholder farmers. iFarmer uses agriculture expertise, agronomic machine learning, remote sensing, and mobile phones to deliver financing, high-quality agriculture inputs, optimized farm advises and creates access to markets that can improve profitability for millions of farmers.

We are on a mission to “Democratize Agriculture financing and Supply chain”.

iFarmer works closely with multiple stakeholders across the agriculture value chain. We are supported by organizations such as UNCDF, UNESCAP, Asia Accelerator, Falcon Ventures, Startup Bangladesh, UNDP Youth CoLab, Acumen, and more.

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Vacancy

Full Time

Job Type

BDT 10,000/- Per Day

Salary

15 November 2024

Deadline

Vacancy

Job Type

Full Time

Salary

BDT 10,000/- Per Day

Deadline

15 November 2024

Department

Agri Input

Job Responsibilities

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable Machinery Expert to contribute to the development of Agri-Machinery User Manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Leaflets, and Booklets on the machinery. The project is focused on selected Light Engineering (LE) workshops in the Bogura region, requiring expertise in agri-machinery operation, maintenance, and technical documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering, with hands-on experience in the field of agri-machinery.

Key Responsibilities

Manual and SOP Development: Develop comprehensive user manuals and SOPs for various agri-machines, ensuring content accuracy, clarity, and usability for diverse end-users.
Technical Documentation Creation: Prepare leaflets and booklets with essential information about agri-machinery for Light Engineering workshops, focusing on operation, maintenance, and safety.
Field Research and Analysis: Conduct field visits to LE workshops to gather information on machine specifications, common issues, and usage patterns to inform documentation.
Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with engineers, machine operators, and workshop personnel to ensure accuracy and relevance of developed materials.
Quality Assurance: Review and validate technical documentation to ensure it meets industry standards, is user-friendly, and adheres to regulatory guidelines.
Training and Guidance: Provide occasional training to LE workshop personnel on the use of agri-machinery documentation and SOPs.
Feedback Integration: Gather and incorporate feedback from stakeholders through validation workshop and users to improve the clarity and effectiveness of documentation.

Requirements

Educational Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Additional certifications in technical writing, agri-machinery operation, or industrial safety would be advantageous.

Skills and Expertise

Technical Knowledge:
- In-depth knowledge of agri-machinery, including operation, maintenance, and safety.
- Familiarity with various light engineering machinery used in agriculture.
Documentation Skills:
- Proficiency in technical writing and document design for user manuals, SOPs, leaflets, and other instructional materials.
- Experience with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, or other documentation tools.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Strong ability to communicate technical details clearly and concisely for users with varying levels of technical knowledge.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including workshop staff, owner, engineers, and project officials.
Problem-Solving and Analysis:
- Strong analytical skills to diagnose issues and develop actionable, easy-to-follow procedures.
- Practical understanding of field conditions and constraints affecting agri-machinery usage.

Experience Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience working with agricultural machinery, including hands-on experience in operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Demonstrated experience in developing technical manuals, SOPs, or other machinery-related documentation.
Previous experience with Light Engineering workshops or similar settings is preferred.
Experience in conducting training or instructional sessions related to machinery operation is a plus.
Working experience with machinery related development project

Additional Requirements

Availability for Field Visits: Willingness to travel to various Light Engineering workshops in Bogura as needed.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous in ensuring all documents are error-free and easily understandable.
Deadline-Oriented: Ability to manage time effectively to meet project timelines and deliverables.
Language Proficiency: Strong command of English and Bengali, with clear technical writing skills in both languages.

Other Benefits

Compensation & Other Benefits

BDT 10000 per day (10% tax will be deducted)
No other TA/DA will be provided

Type: Contractual, daily basis, project based

Duration: 60 days (Nov' 24-February 25, timesheet need to be submitted)

Apply Procedure

If you think you are suitable for this role, you are encouraged to send your updated CV to career@ifarmer.asia by mentioning "Agri Machinery Expert (Contractual)" in the subject line.