Field Agriculture Technician
SAHAMATI(An Institution Dedicated For Community Plus Humane Development) SAHAMATI is a non-governmental, non-political, non-profit making, member-based social development organization established in 2001/11/12 (kartik 27, 2058) by a group of professionals and development workers with long experience in community development. This organization has been registered as an NGO under the organization registration act of Nepal. Global problems like climate change, poverty, social discrimination and migration influence Nepal's development process, demanding diversified answers. Underprivileged groups are often excluded while designing development program, unfortunate for them. SAHAMATI aims to make a change by addressing the huge challenges of the 21st century with a community-centered approach, focusing on social justice and social transformation, human rights development and self-help promotion. SAHAMATI has built a large network composed of diverse social groups, national and international organizations and like-minded institutions and have been launching various kinds of community-centered programs on collaboration. A range of internal programs have been developed and implemented independently through SAHAMATI under Theme 2 (Learning and Innovation) are coordinated through our own resources. SAHAMATI is affiliated with Social Welfare Council (SWC), NGO Federation of Nepal, Federation of Democratic NGO (FEDEN), Peaceful Schools International Canada, Resource Centre for Primary Health Care Nepal (RECPHEC), DP Net-Nepal, DCCAM Network-Nawalparasi, Tobacco Control and Health Rights Network- Nepal, Coady Alumni, ARI Alumni and Gender and water Alliance-Nepal
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Re-vacancy Announcement
SAHAMATI is a National level NGO established in 2001 by a group of experts. We wok in economic & livelihoods, governance & advocacy, environment & disaster risk reduction and Learning & innovation sectors as major thematic areas. SAHAMATI has been implementing “Citrus Market Development Project-IV” partnership with Lutheran World Relief (LWR) in Gorkha, Tanahu and Nawalpur districts. SAHAMATI aims to deliver technical services to citrus farmers and relevant stakeholders through diverse schemes. To support this, we invite applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following position to be based in field.
Field Agriculture Technician- 1 Position (Female)
Qualifications: Minimum Intermediate level in Social Science and/or JT/JTA with at least 2 years experience in similar project/position.
Essential requirements
- Knowledge and practical experiences in coordination with community groups and other line agencies at the field level for the implementation of program activities as planned.
- Technical knowledge to support farmers, particularly in citrus products and its marketing.
- General know-how in advocacy process
- Coordinate for resource sharing and allocation of budget from local government deliberate to promote the citrus farming
- Support to citrus farmers for improved harvesting system, post-harvest management, orchard management and citrus nursery management
- To facilitate on identification and mobilization of local resources and promote their practices.
- Assist to program coordinator in implementation of program activities.
- Frequent visit to the assigned area, monitor the program activities and report to the program coordinator.
Contract period: March 20, 2019 to August 31, 2019 (extension will be subject to the availability of fund)
Applications process
Only female candidates are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates those who should fulfill the abovementioned requirements can apply with their cover letter and CV/resume mentioning position in the subject line via email to: sahamatijobs@gmail.com by 5:00 PM of March 21, 2019. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for the further recruitment process.
No telephone inquiries will be entertained. The organization reserve the right to cancel or postpone the whole process without providing any reasons whatsoever. Salary and benefits will be as per organizational rules and policies. Candidates those who applied for this post earlier, need not to apply again.
Overview
| Category | Agriculture / Horticulture |
| Openings | 1 |
| Experience | Please check vacancy details. |
| Education | Please check vacancy details |
| Posted Date | 18 Mar, 2019 |
| Apply Before | 21 Mar, 2019 |
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