Field Interns (AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY)



Mount Everest Forest Botanicals Alliance (MEFBA)

TerraMrida Coffee Agroforestry Biocarbon Project

Vacancy: 2 positions of  Field Interns (AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY)

Duration: 6 months (full-time), with strong potential to transition into a Project Field 

Stipend: Rs 15,000 per month, with free food and hostel accommodation.

Coordinator role upon successful completion.

Location: Khotang  District (Diktel) field office + regular travel to pilot sites 

Start Date: Immediate

About MEFBA & TerraMrida

MEFBA is a national alliance of grassroots forest and farm producer organisations working to develop climate-smart agroforestry models in eastern Nepal. The TerraMrida Project combines shade-grown coffee, biodiversity conservation, and high-integrity carbon sequestration to create sustainable livelihoods—and engage youth in mountain communities.

Responsibilities

Site Surveys & GIS

• Assist with GPS-aided boundary mapping of pilot plots
• Support digitization of parcel maps in QGIS (or similar)

Baseline Data & MRV Support

• Conduct structured socio-economic interviews with farmers
• Record soil parameters and establish MRV photo-points

Nursery Operations

• Supervise prepare potting mix, fill & label polybags for coffee saplings
• Monitor germination, shading, and irrigation; maintain logs

Community Engagement & FPIC Facilitation

• Organize village orientation meetings; document participation
• Explain FPIC consent forms to Indigenous Peoples & Local Communities

Reporting & Learning

• Maintain daily field diary and submit weekly progress briefs
• Contribute to mid-term/final “lessons learned” presentations

Qualifications & Skills

Education: BSc in Agriculture, Forestry, Agroforestry, Horticulture, or related discipline (graduated within last 2 years)

Technical:

• Desirable: GIS (QGIS/GPS), Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Comfortable managing digital data on a laptop

Mobility: Possession of a motorbike (or reliable access) for field travel

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal aptitude for rural community engagement
• Fluent Nepali; good written & spoken English
• Adaptability to mountain terrain and basic field living conditions

What We Offer

• Food & Shared Hostel Accommodation at the Project field office
• Hands-on mentorship by our Field Project Team, GIS/MRV Officer
• Opportunity to lead and grow into a Project Field Coordinator role after 6 months
• Stipend commensurate with MEFBA internship policy

How to Apply

Please submit the following to mefbotanicalalliance@gmail.com with subject line “Field Intern – TerraMrida” by August 31, 2025:

1. Your CV (max 2 pages)
2. A brief cover letter (max 300 words) explaining your interest and relevant skills
3. Contact details of two academic or professional referees

Early applications are encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for virtual interviews.

Join MEFBA in building resilient mountain communities and pioneering sustainable agroforestry in Nepal