Project Officer (Agriculture & Livestock), MaWRiN Project
Details / requirements:
WWF Nepal, the global conservation organization leading international efforts for a living planet, seeks applications from qualified Nepali candidates for the following full-time position. If you think you are an achiever and willing to work within a diverse team in a multicultural environment with commitment and passion for what you believe in, you are highly encouraged to apply.
Job Description
The Managing Watersheds for Enhanced Resilience of Communities to Climate Change in Nepal (MaWRiN) Project is located in Marin watershed of Sindhuli district. The project is funded by Global Environment Facility (GEF) managed Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) to be implemented over a period of six years by WWF in close association with the federal Ministry of Forests and Environment (MoFE) as the National Executing Agency and Ministry of Forests and Environment of Bagmati Province as the Project Executing Partner. The project will enable the government and local stakeholders to invest in protecting the Marin watershed while bolstering the longer-term resilience of local and indigenous communities against climate emergencies.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Technical backstopping
2. Capacity Building
3. Planning
4. Project Implementation
5. Coordination
6. Reporting and Documentation
7. Grant and Consultancy Management
8. Other Duties
Supervisory Responsibility: Project Associates
Working Relationships:
Internal: Works closely with PMU staff
External: Work closely with existing government, non-government and civil society partners, consultants, and grantees.
Qualifications
Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, or any technical degree related to agriculture and livestock management.
Experience: At least 3 years of experience in project implementation of which at least 2 years in agriculture and/or livestock related projects is mandatory. Knowledge on climate-adaptive agriculture technologies and practices, co-operatives led agriculture and livestock-based enterprise development, value chain/market system development, integrated agriculture and livestock management is highly desirable. Experience of working in National GEF projects will be an added advantage.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong analytical and excellent communication skills that include report writing, facilitation, and presentation.
- Excellent cross-cultural and people skills and ability to interact with government, and NGO staff.
- Adaptive Management Skills.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
Overview
| Category | |
| Salary | Rs. / |
| Position Type | Full Time |
| Posted Date | 16 Oct, 2024 |
| Apply Before | 25 Oct, 2024 |
| City | Sindhuli, Bagmati Province |