Social Mobilizer cum Technician

Vacancy for Agriculture Technician/Mobilizer

Social Awareness and Development Association (SADA) Nepal, Baitadi

(Published on 6 Dec 2023)

Social Awareness & Development Association (SADA), Nepal is a civil society organization, started with a motto of "working together for resilient and just society", and derived from socio-economic progressive movement. 

The organization is registered with the District Administration Office, Baitadi in August 1996. It was formed by a group of volunteers involved in various segments of professions and walks of life. SADA has adopted organizational & cultural values (viz. justice, peace, harmony and equity) while implementing programs & providing services to marginalized people. Founded on the basis of egalitarian ideology, it pertains to alleviate human suffering, assist during crisis & act for holistic development of vulnerable people. 

In support of GRAPE/GIZ, SADA Nepal is going to implement "Improve Onion Farming Practices using Climate Resilient Technologies" in Surnaya and Sigas Rural Municipalities of Baitadi district. SADA Nepal is seeking qualified, dynamic and motivated Nepali citizens on following positions.  

1. Position: Social Mobilizer cum Technician 

Required Number: 1 (One)

Duty Station: Surnaya and Sigas RM of Baitadi District (Project implemented area)

Position status: Social Mobilizer/Technician

Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension 

Qualification and Experience Required

• At least Technical SLC (JTA- Agriculture) with minimum 2 years or three years’ diploma with 1 years of working experience in agriculture development, climate change adoption and livelihood improvement activities.
• Previous experience in agriculture, community and cooperative mobilization and integrated farming with climate smart agricultural practices will be value addition. 
• Strong facilitation and good communicator of the messages to be delivered.
• Skills on coordination with the community level stakeholders and motivation to work closely with the most vulnerable households.
• Open and believes in team work. 

Job description/ Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with and in the guidance of project coordinator in supporting planning and implementing of integrated on and off farm activities at the community level. 
• Involve in forming different women groups and selection of beneficiaries for various trainings and extension activities. 
• To build awareness/ capacity of farmer families on CRA technologies. 
• Support farmers to improve soil health and nutrition using CRA technologies in onion farming.
• Support for the selection of target households and support them for immediate and long term income of households.
• Assists in carrying out needs assessments on training, input support and other activities. 
• Assists for social mobilization, advocacy, and empowerment of women groups.
• Maintain database and records on field level project activities and accomplishments and report to project coordinator. 
• Support to manage timely supply of inputs with improved technologies and skill to women's group. 
• Assist for timely preparation of monthly/quarterly report with target budget and timeframe of field level activities.
• Coordinate with the community level and related stakeholders.
• Ensure cross cutting issues such as gender and inclusion mainstreamed throughout the project cycle.  
• To coordinate and communicate with Ward, Palikas, local cooperatives and women's group as per project requirement.
• To manage the local level meeting, group discussion, orientation for the activities as per the project objective in coordination with supervisor.
• Displays cultural, gender, child, religious, ethnicity and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Interested candidates who meet these criteria should apply online and mail their (1) Cover letter, (2) updated CV including at least two recent references and (3) a scanned copy of Nepal citizen and academic certificates/ experiences at sadanepal2022@gmail.com or directly submit hard copies to our office by 12th Dec 2023 Before 5:00 pm.

Note: Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for written test and an interview. No telephone calls will be entertained. 

SADA Nepal is an organization who provides equal opportunity and strictly follows the merit-based selection. Qualified female candidates or those from disadvantaged communities are strongly encouraged to apply. For this process all right reserved to SADA Nepal.

Staff Selection Committee, SADA Nepal, Baitadi.