Junior Officer - Production

Location

Dinajpur, Rangpur, Bangladesh

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.

Vacancy

Job Type

Full Time

Salary

BDT 20,000 - 25,000

Deadline

20 November 2025

Department

New Business Opportunities

Job Responsibilities

Job Overview:

The Junior Officer – Production will be responsible for implementing seed production, contract farming, and research activities in the assigned region. The role involves close collaboration with farmers to ensure high-quality crop and seed production, data collection, and support for training and advisory programs under the guidance of the Training & Research Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Seed Production

Supervise and monitor seed production activities to ensure quality, purity, and yield standards.
Support farmers with field-level guidance throughout the production cycle — from sowing to post-harvest seed processing.

2. Contract Farming (High-Value Crop Production)

Coordinate and oversee high-value crop production under contract farming models for institutional and export purposes.
Ensure production quality meets company and buyer requirements through regular field visits and monitoring.

3. Research & Development

Assist in conducting field trials on crop varieties, technologies, and improved production practices.
Collect and analyze field data to support ongoing research and project improvement.

4. Farmer Training & Advisory

Conduct training and provide technical advisory services to contract farmers on good agricultural practices and pest management.
Prepare and disseminate training materials in coordination with the Training & Research Officer.

5. Field Data Collection & Reporting

Maintain accurate field records, data entries, and progress reports on production and research activities.
Provide regular updates and reports to the Training & Research Officer.

Requirements

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field from a recognized university.

Experience:

1–2 years of experience in agricultural production, seed production, or contract farming will be preferred.
Fresh graduates with strong field interest and technical knowledge are also encouraged to apply.

Technical Skills:

Basic knowledge of crop production, seed multiplication, and field trial procedures.
Understanding of good agricultural practices (GAP), pest and disease management, and post-harvest handling.
Ability to collect and record field data accurately.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and basic data entry/reporting tools.

Other Requirements:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with farmers and field teams.
Willingness to travel frequently and work in rural/field environments.
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and within a team.
Passionate about agriculture and rural development.