Job Vacancy for CSA Coordinator and Agriculture Technician

Community Self Reliance Centre (CSRC)

Community Self Reliance Centre (CSRC) is a non-profit making, non-governmental social organisation facilitating the land rights campaign since 1993 in Nepal. CSRC has been campaigning for comprehensive agrarian reform and the land rights of working farmers and tillers for more than three decades. Through this time, CSRC has worked to organize and raise consciousness amongst those deprived of land rights, build public opinion in favour of progressive land reform, and conduct action research related to land and agrarian issues. CSRC envisions creating a prosperous, democratic, and equitable Nepal where land management is just, and agrarian practices are sustainable.

Details / requirements:

MAFRA-CSA Project: "A safety net of innovative land tenure solutions for near-landless sharecroppers and for a greener rural Nepal (MAFRA-CSA Project)" is going to be implemented with the partnership between Good Neighbors International Nepal (GNI Nepal) and Community Self Reliance Centre (CSRC)in four local governments of Dang district. The project aims to build climate resilience of the landless and informal settlers through the promotion of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) green enterprises establishment, and regreening activities

Position: CSA Coordinator

Required No: 1

Workstation: Lamahi, Dang

Expected Joining Date: As soon as possible

Duration: 1 Year (with the possibility of extension based on the performance review)

Gross Salary: NPR 75,000 gross per month based on experience and qualification

Position Description

The CSA Coordinator will play a key role in the overall coordination and the successful implementation of the project, achieving overall goal through the promotion of climate-smart agriculture in the Gadhawa, Rajpur, Rapti Rural municipalities (RM) and Lamahi municipality of Dang district. S/he will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing the CSA project. S/he will take the lead in the delivery of project activities and ensure technical quality in project implementation. The CSA Coordinator will report to the Program Coordinator (PC) at the Dang Field Office and Executive Director (ED) at Kathmandu Field Office of CSRC, and Program Focal Person of Good Neighbors International (GNI).

Detailed Job descriptions can be found at:

Job-Description/ToR-of-CSA-Coordinator

Position: Agriculture Technician

Required No: 2

Workstation: Lamahi, Dang

Expected Joining Date: As soon as possible

Duration: 1 year (with the possibility of extension based on the performance review)

Gross Salary: NPR 40,000 per month based on qualification and experience

Position Description

The Agriculture Technician (AT) will be responsible for the extension, communication, and training of farmers; diagnosis of agriculture-related problems and needs; providing solutions to the problems and implementing climate-smart interventions to implement project activities. Under the overall guidance of the CSA Coordinator and Program Coordinator, s/he should work closely with local representatives, and targeted beneficiaries. S/he should empower the community to adapt the climate-smart agriculture technologies and establish green enterprises.

Detailed Job descriptions can be found at:

Job-Description/ToR-of-Agriculture Technician

How to Apply

Interested and qualified individuals meeting the requirements set for the position should submit their application to vacancy@csrcnepal.org before 16 August 2024 including the following details.

  • A one-page motivation/cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

  • An updated resume including contact details of 3 referees

  • Job application form (compulsory).

Detailed job application forms can be found at:

Job-Application-Form

Closing date for applications: 16th August 2024/5:00 pm

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for participation in the further recruitment process. No phone calls will be entertained. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and should a suitable candidate be found before the official closing date, the advertisement might be withdrawn before the deadline thus early submissions are strongly encouraged. CSRC reserves the right to qualify/disqualify any applications without any reason.

CSRC promotes equal opportunities for competent candidates. Candidates from disadvantaged groups, women, Dalits, ethnic minorities, and local areas are strongly encouraged to apply.

Note: CSRC has zero tolerance for abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We expect all our employees/volunteers to ensure we are protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our policies, internal procedures, code of conduct, child protection policy and safeguarding policy. All employment offers will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal records and terrorist financing and satisfactory references.

Overview

Category Agriculture, Environment and climate
Openings 3
Salary Rs. /
Position Type Full Time, Contract
Position Level Senior Level, Mid Level
Experience 1+ years, 3+ years
Education B. Sc. (Agriculture), I. Sc. (Agri), JTA Agriculture
Posted Date 07 Aug, 2024
Apply Before 16 Aug, 2024
City Dang