Cluster Coordinator

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Nepal is a Swiss non-governmental organization actively contributing to the improvement of the living conditions of poor and disadvantaged people in Nepal.

Nepal Agricultural Services Development Programme (NASDP) is a bilateral initiative between the Government of Nepal and the Government of Switzerland. This project is being implemented by HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Nepal. It has established the Programme Support Unit in Lalitpur and two Cluster Support Units: a) Western Cluster Support Unit covers Jajarkot, Dailekh, Kalikot and Achham, and b) Central Cluster Support Unit covers Udayapur, Khotang, Okhaldhunga, Ramechhap and Sindhuli. NASDP/HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Nepal invites applications from committed and experienced Nepali citizens for the following position:

Position: Cluster Coordinator (2 - One for Western Cluster Support Unit in Dailekh and One for Central Cluster Support Unit in Okhaldhunga)

Job Purpose: The Cluster Coordinator is responsible for overall management and coordination with local government, public, private, civil society organizations in respective cluster districts for effective implementation of decentralised and pluralistic extension and research programmes. The incumbent ensures links between SDC supported programmes. S/He is responsible for guiding the cluster team, including day-to-day management of the office. In addition, the incumbent also manages all the programme activities of his/her stationed district.

Reporting to: Agriculture Extension Specialist

Required Education, Experience and Social Competency: Master degree in Agricultural Science or related field; minimum 3 years of working experience in a relevant field in a similar position. Sensitivity towards issues related to gender equality, social inclusion and poverty reduction.

Duty station: NASDP Cluster Support Unit (CSU) in Dailekh or Okhaldhunga district (with 80% time for field visits of the programme districts)

Duration: Initially for 3 years

Salary and Benefits: As per rules and regulations of HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Nepal

Application Procedures: Interested candidates are requested to submit: (i) a cover letter, clearly describing how their experiences and competencies meet the position requirement, referring to the announcement and the job description; (ii) updated CV with addresses of two referees; and (iii) Application Form.

Submission to: Nepal Agricultural Services Development Programme/HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Nepal, Chakupat, Lalitpur, GPO Box  688, Kathmandu, Nepal, or email to nasdp@helvetas.org.np

The Application Form and Detail Job Description can be accessed through https://nepal.helvetas.org/en/about/jobs/

Telephone enquiries will not be entertained and any type of solicitation will automatically disqualify the application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the further selection process. NASDP reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons.

HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to women candidates and candidates from Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai and other minority communities.

Deadline for submission of application: 5 October 2016

Note: Applicants who had applied before for the position will remain valid and need not apply again.