Project Officer

Vacancy Announcement 

Date of Publication: 2 February 2024

Vacancy Number: ADRA/VAC/0022

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is a global humanitarian organization that operates in more than 118 countries. ADRA Nepal works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action. ADRA collaborates closely with local communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of their projects. ADRA prioritizes community participation, capacity building, and a holistic approach to development, aiming to uplift vulnerable populations and promote long-term positive change in Nepal. 

ADRA Nepal invites applications from qualified candidates for the recently started CFGB and ADRA Canada – funded Resilient Livelihood and Enhanced Food Security (RELIEF) Project in Northern Dhading of Nepal for the following position:

Project Officer (Based in Dhading district): One

This position will work under the supervision of Project Coordinator, the Project Officer will support partner staffs for the implementation of Livelihood Program/ Resilient Livelihood and Enhanced Food Security in Norther Dhading (RELIEF) Project of ADRA Nepal funded by Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) and ADRA Canada. He/she is required to support Project Coordinator for planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the project, technically backstopping partner staffs for field activities implementation. Assist partner organization in coordination and implementation of project activities ensuring donor compliance. Support partners for technical training and workshops at field level, developing business modules, agriculture related IEC materials & training manuals. He/she is also responsible for identification of potential food security and livelihood opportunities at local level, market linkage and coordination/collaboration with different stakeholders at local level. He/she will also be responsible for monitoring the project activities at the field and provide timely feedback to the supervisor while supporting in preparation of project reports.

Qualification and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, minimum 3 years of experience in implementing agriculture related project; demonstrated skills and experience in implementing agriculture and food security related projects at field level; preferably with INGOs or reputed NGOs; experience in handling agriculture and livestock-based livelihood projects will be an added value; sound knowledge and proven experience of working with rural communities and farmer groups; strong communication and collaboration skills, notably the ability to present field level issues and required action in a simple, relevant, appropriate and practical way; able to work under minimum resources and under pressure; willing to work within a team and independently; willing to travel frequently in the project field sites.

Please click on this link for the details of job description:

https://adranepal.org/get-involved/join-our-team/

“ADRA is a Child Safe Organization with zero tolerance on Child abuse and screens applicants for suitability to work with children.”

Please click on this link for Job application form: https://adra.formalto.app/MVianNrWu5

Applications must be submitted no later than 11 February, 2024

Only short-listed candidates will be called for further screening process.

ADRA Nepal reserves the right to accept or reject applications during screening process.

Telephone enquiries will not be entertained