Technical Resourcing Manager

San Sai, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Full Time

ECHO, Inc.

Manager/Supervisor

Summary:

The Technical Resourcing Manager will serve in a departmental leadership role to oversee the day-to-day coordination of agricultural research programs, technical backstopping needs, and resource development of the ECHO Asia Regional Impact Center. The Technical Resourcing Manager will also be expected to serve as a subject matter expert and on-call trainer in support of ECHO Asia’s Extension efforts. This position will be based in Chiang Mai, Thailand at the ECHO Asia Small Farm Resource Center with regular travel throughout the Asia region (~4-6 trips per year).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Research & Development

1. Coordinate and oversee new and continuing research projects that have potential for building up the technical capacity and knowledge of the ECHO Asia Network through validation options (current areas of focus: Soils, Seeds, & Feeds).
2. Oversee a small portfolio of ongoing field trials and research initiatives at the ECHO Asia Small Farm Resource Center, including field preparation, maintenance, and data collection.
3. Assist farm and seed bank staff, volunteers, and interns with improving their understanding of research processes, data collection, data analysis, visualization, data interpretation, and scientific writing.
4. Help with the collection, analysis, and reporting of relevant Monitoring and Evaluation activities for ECHO Asia and its network members.
5. Coordinate with the Global Research Director to ensure harmonization of research topics and sharing and dissemination of research findings.

Publications & Technical Writing

1. Serve as a regular contributor and editor of ECHO Development Notes (EDN).
2. Identify and solicit contributors and authors of relevant content for ECHO publication and video materials.
3. Coordinate with the Global Research Director to ensure harmonization of EDNs and supplemental regional article submissions.
4. Write research articles and ECHO Development Note articles independently, highlighting practices and techniques developed through ECHO’s research at the Small Farm Resource Center and with partners.
5. Identify external publication and video material produced by partners, for reproduction and/or sharing with the wider network.
6. Help write research grant proposals for relevant research projects in Asia with collaborators that have the potential for developing and improving the technical capacity and knowledge of the ECHO Asia network.
7. Capturing of information, stories, and impact of training participants to be written into donor funding resources in conjunction with ECHO’s Advancement team in Florida.
8. Provide editorial help and oversight of other relevant ECHO publications (e.g. ECHO Asia books, ECHO Asia News, ECHO Development Notes, ECHO Technical Notes, etc.).

Regional Networking

1. Identify and represent ECHO at relevant network and knowledge sharing/learning events hosted by others in the region to build the ECHO network.
2. Coordinate staff in the timely response of technical requests (TRs) from the network with well-documented, verified, and relevant ideas, techniques, plants, or contacts.
3. Assist in providing paid consultations to network members across Asia at the request of the Director.
4. Assist in providing drop-in consultations to network members across Asia at the request of the Director.
5. Organize and implement targeted regional networking events.

Direct Training

1. Provide training regularly at on-farm training workshops, farmer field days, seminars, and conferences at the ECHO Asia Small Farm Resource Center.
2. Provide training periodically at off-farm training workshops, farmer field days, seminars, and conferences throughout the Asia region.
3. Provide seminars and workshops on occasion for interns, national and international.

Core Skills & Competencies:

A committed follower of Jesus Christ who affirms ECHO’s Statement of Faith and possesses character traits consistent with ECHO’s core values.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural environment, responding to the needs and requests of a diverse network.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team to set and achieve goals, solve problems, and implement plans as part of a larger team.
Demonstrated proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Office, Teams, InDesign, and Statistical Analysis software.
Availability to work occasional weekends or flexible hours to accommodate groups and special events.
Native English speaker with oral proficiency in Thai (and/or willingness to learn Thai).

Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in agricultural, environmental, natural resources, or closely related field; Master's preferred.

Experience:

Conducting research and field trials, experimental design, data collection, and data analysis.

Working in agricultural production, agricultural extension programs.

Additional Requirements:

Must subscribe to the ECHO Statement of Faith.

Directly Supervises:

Technical Resource Specialist/Associate

Other departments to work closely with:

Agricultural Operations Manager; South Asia Team Leader; Extension Manager; Farm & Seed Bank Staff; Global Research Director

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and work with computers/technology.

Work Environment:

Office work environment with outdoor activity. There are times when work is conducted in an outdoor or field office (international and domestic) setting. Ability to work in hot and humid conditions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Regular work hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Travel:

Periodic travel off-site and throughout the region (~4-6 regional per year) and occasional overnight/weekend trips throughout norther Thailand.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive compensation
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Paid Medical Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contribution
Phone Stipend

AAP/EEO Statement:
ECHO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner.

In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status, genetic information, or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job.

ECHO is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. ECHO’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

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1. Faith and Mission Alignment
• As you know, ECHO is a Christian organization. ECHO's vision is honoring God by empowering the undernourished with sustainable hunger solutions. ECHO's mission is following Jesus by reducing hunger and improving lives worldwide through partnerships that equip people with agricultural resources and skills. How do your personal faith and values align with the mission of ECHO? How do you see this influencing your work with our network of development workers, farmers, and communities?*

2. Technical Expertise
• Can you describe how your agricultural/technical background has prepared you for this role? Can you share about a time when you introduced an innovative agricultural practice or technology that significantly improved productivity or sustainability in a community?*

3. Community Engagement
• Share an experience where you worked with rural farming communities to understand their needs and implement a solution. How did you ensure it was culturally appropriate and community-led?*

4. Training and Capacity Building
• How would you approach designing and delivering training to a group of development practitioners with varying levels of education and experience? What strategies have you found effective in ensuring long-term learning and adoption?*

5. Agricultural Research and Experimental Design
• Describe your experience designing and implementing agricultural research or trials. How did you ensure the results were reliable, and how did you apply the findings to benefit farmers?*

6. Cross-cultural Sensitivity
• Can you describe a situation where you faced a cross-cultural challenge in your work? How did you handle it, and what did you learn from the experience?*

7. Why ECHO?
• What excites you about this role and this organization, compared to others?*

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