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Vacancy announcement for the position of Intern

Background

Asia Network for Sustainable Agriculture and Bioresources (ANSAB) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to biodiversity conservation and livelihood improvement in Nepal. Guided by a vision of rich biodiversity and prosperous communities, ANSAB promotes community-based, enterprise-oriented solutions that support sustainable natural resource management and enhance the livelihoods of poor and marginalized groups, particularly women and youth. 

ANSAB serves as a knowledge partner in the Green Evolution: Pathways to Food System Transformation project, funded by Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and implemented jointly with LI-BIRD and Himalayan Permaculture Centre (HPC). The project is being implemented in selected municipalities of Surkhet, Dailekh, and Jumla districts in Karnali Province to strengthen local agroecological food systems through improved policies, institutional mechanisms, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. ANSAB contributes to the project by supporting policy and institutional integration at local, provincial, and national levels, with a focus on knowledge documentation, capacity building, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.

ANSAB is seeking to engage an intern to support field-level implementation of project activities. This opportunity is intended for fresh graduates interested in agroecology and sustainable food systems. The intern will help identify key gaps, challenges, and opportunities in agroecological practices, and contribute to knowledge generation, documentation, and learning in coordination with the project team and relevant stakeholders. The position offers valuable exposure to field research and professional practice while contributing to agri-food system transformation efforts.

POSITION: INTERN

Duty station: Surkhet with frequent field visits

Duration: 6 months

Required number: 1

Major roles and responsibilities:

The Intern will work with ANSAB’s agriculture department, and will undertake the following responsibilities.

• Assist in organizing food system dialogues, consultations, and awareness events at local, provincial, and national levels.
• Support the development of knowledge products and facilitate awareness meetings and outreach activities at different levels to promote agroecology and sustainable food systems.
• Contribute to the development of awareness-raising materials such as short videos for social media, posters, flyers, and blog articles to motivate producers toward ecological agriculture and encourage consumers to demand safe and healthy foods.
• Review literature, collect data and information, and document evidence on agroecological practices and local food systems, with a focus on the use of agrochemicals, ecological seeds and inputs, and their impacts on agriculture, human health, and related ecological, economic, and social costs.
• Work closely with Green Evolution project partners, including LIBIRD and HPC, as well as local and provincial governments, to document data, knowledge, and best practices in ecological agriculture.

Qualification and competencies:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in agriculture or Agroecology or a related field.
• Proficient in using data processing, analysis tools and software.
• Flexible and adaptable to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Nepali language.
• Proficient in using information technologies and computer applications, particularly in MS Office Packages.

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above criteria may apply by sending their latest curriculum vitae, two references and a cover letter to email address jobs@ansab.org.np. Please clearly mention “Application for the position of Intern” in the subject line of your email. The application deadline is March 17, 2026.

ANSAB is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on caste, race, color or religion. Priority will be given to the candidates from the disadvantaged groups without compromising the merits and ability to perform the tasks efficiently and effectively. Potential female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further selection processes. No telephone enquiries will be entertained.