Agriculture Technician Consultant

Terms of Reference (TOR) for Agriculture Technician Consultant

Heifer International Nepal (Heifer) is dedicated to ending hunger and poverty while caring for the Earth through agriculture-based livelihood and market system development programs. Heifer International Nepal seeks to recruit an Agriculture Technician consultant.

Position: Agriculture Technician Consultant

Department: Market Development 

Number of Positions: 2

Duration: 6 Months (1 December 2025 – 31st May 2026)

Duty Station/Location: Field – Heifer Project Areas 

Proposed Location: Khaniyabaas Dhading-1, Indrawati Sindhupalchwok-1 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide technical backstopping to cooperatives and farmers for adoption of climate smart agriculture technologies for increased production and productivity.
2. Provide technical assistance to local government bodies, particularly the agriculture section, in planning, conducting on-site trainings, monitoring activities, and facilitating market linkages for agricultural commodities.  
3. Support LG and Project team to establish technology demonstration plots and extension of proven technologies.
4. Collect and compile field level information for local value chain mapping and leverage points identification, 
5. Conduct field monitoring visits, collect qualitative and quantitative results, insights and lessons learned from the project, 
6. Support LG and project team on collection and compilation of project related data at different levels,
7. Support the project participating cooperatives for increased business transactions and market linkage,
8. Work in close collaboration with regional team to support smooth implementation of project activities. 
9. Support the cooperatives to explore opportunities for establishment and strengthening of business development services,
10. Support in organizing training, workshops and other project interventions. 
11. Collaborate with the project team and the communications department to document and develop case studies and success stories highlighting project interventions.
12. Undertake any additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor, relevant to the scope of the position. 

Qualifications and Skills:

• At least Intermediate in agriculture science with minimum 3 years of experience or bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences from recognized university with minimum 1 year of experience.
• Strong learning attitude, self-motivated and enthusiastic to work with small-scale farmers in rural areas. 
• Willingness to travel and spend considerable time in field, 
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficient computer skills especially with MS Office package
• Sensitive in working with multiple cultures, believes and gender equity. 
• Candidates with a valid two-wheeler license who are willing to use their two-wheeler for official field visits are encouraged to apply.

How to apply: 

Interested eligible candidates are requested to apply with following required documents to hr.nepal@heifer.org  with email subject line “Application for Agriculture Technician” by 11 November 2025, 5 : 00 PM.

• Application letter
• Updated CV
• Copy of PAN certificate
• Copy of citizenship certificate
• Copy of academic transcript and certificate (highest level) 

Culture of Belonging: 

Heifer is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with some form of specially abled.

Disclaimer: 

Issuance of this notice does not obligate Heifer to hire, nor will pay any costs associated with the submission of application and participate in the selection process. Furthermore, Heifer reserves the right to reject any and all applications, if such an action is considered to be in the best interest of the project.