Technical Supervisor (Agriculture JTA)

FOCUS-Nepal

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Details / requirements:

Forum for Community Upliftment System Nepal (FOCUS-Nepal) Dhading a NGO working in diversified field in Dhading, District. Currently, it is looking for the potential candidates for the Agriculture Value Chain (AVCD) project funding by NORLHA Helping People in the Himalaya. These positions are based in Jharlang VDC of Northern Dhading.

Position: Technical Supervisor (Agriculture JTA) – 1

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Contract Duration: 1 Year

Gross Salary per month: NRs. 30,000+

Responsibilities: Stationed at the field level the AFT will be responsible to the PC, FOCUS-Nepal/ AVCD Project. S/he will work as per the technical guidance and supervision of the PC and FP of / AVCD Project.

  • Ensure effective implementation of approved and planned support activities and strategies at the project sites/VDCs on time and provide technical support, 
  • Provide the farmers/groups with technical know-how, knowledge, guidance and training, and extension services,
  • Support the PC in developing and preparing monitoring plans and ensure that agricultural activities are in line with achieving expected outputs
  • Submit field reports, activity report, monthly, quarterly project review reports, and technical progress reports to PC on time bound basis as required by the project
  • Travel frequently to project sites and mobilise related stakeholders and beneficiary communities,
  • Maintain coordination and linkage with various stakeholders at VDCs and project level

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should have:

  • Intermediate in Agriculture Sciences, Crops Management or Agriculture Development with at least two years of work experience in related fields or Agriculture JTA course from CTEVT and 2 years of experience in the related field
  • Strong communication, analytical and report writing skills 
  • Candidates with proven work experience in Agriculture /Potato/Beans will be given preference 
  • Knowledge and skills in basic computing, demonstrated inter-personal skills in working with a multi-disciplinary team 
  • Good community mobilisation skills and enterprise development experiences are necessary
  • Willingness and enthusiasm for working with rural and vulnerable communities living in remote areas of the country
  • Local candidates from project VDCs will given priority 

Applications:

Interested Nepali applicants with suitable skills are requested to submit an application letter, updated CV with two referees through email: focusnepal@ntc.net.np by 29th March 2017. The Vacancy Reference must be mentioned in the subject otherwise the application will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process. Applications will proceed as soon as we receive. FOCUS Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all applicants. Woman and candidates from marginalized castes and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply. 

Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.

Overview

Category Development and Project
Openings 1
Experience 2+ years
Education Please check vacancy details
Posted Date 26 Mar, 2017
Apply Before 29 Mar, 2017
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