Vacancy Announcement for Agriculture Technical Assistant

 

Caritas Nepal (CN) is a non-profit organization solely devoted to the service of the poor, most disadvantaged, and marginalized people irrespective of caste, creed, ethnicity, and nationality. With the vision of creating peaceful, equitable and just society, where there is solidarity among people and respect for human dignity, Caritas Nepal works on the sectors of social justice and community development, disaster risk management, sustainable livelihoods, migrants, refugee and anti-trafficking, emergency and recovery supports as well as advocacy on social concerns.

CN invites eligible applications from qualified Nepali citizens for the following position under the Food Security and Resilient Project (FSRP) -Khatyad, Mugu. The project aims to increase food security and climate resilience of more than 600 smallholder farmers in ward 3, 5 and 6 of Khatyad Rural Municipality in Mugu district.

Job Code: ATA

Designation: Agriculture Technical Assistant-1

Location: Caritas Nepal, Field office Mugu

 Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum qualification: Junior Technical Assistant (JTA) in Agriculture with at least 3 years of relevant experience or a Diploma in Agriculture (3 years course) with at least 1 year of experience in relevant field. Preference will be given to the candidates with Bsc in Agriculture will be given preference.
• Familiarity with local farming systems, climate-resilient agricultural practices, and the local language/culture should be considered an added advantage.
• Practical experience in kitchen gardens, nursery management, IPM, and integrated farming systems and community seed bank.
• Prior experience working with smallholder farmers and community-based organizations particularly in remote or hilly areas, is preferred.
• Ability to work closely with communities, local governments, and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills with community groups.
• Experience in documentation, reporting, and field-level data collection.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power point) preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to remote and rural project sites.

 Other competencies:

• Strong community engagement and participatory facilitation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coordination abilities.
• Commitment to gender equality, social inclusion, and child rights.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Flexibility and adaptability to diverse field conditions.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Additional Requirement:

•  A valid motorcycle license and driving skills are preferred.
• Applicants from marginalized and disadvantaged communities, women, and local residents are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Click the given link for the full job description: https://tinyurl.com/AssistAt

How to apply:

You are required to fill out the job application form. Please click the link below. (Mandatory) https://forms.office.com/r/jbwNPHe8RY

You are required to rename your CV as Job Code_First Name_LastName. Email subject should contain the applied designation; otherwise, it will not be accepted.

Interested applicants meeting the criteria are requested to send the documents (application letter, updated CV with references, and a recent photograph) to vacancy@caritas.org.np or physically drop them off at the CN field or Provincial Office no later than 17:00 hours on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

Please note: This is a field-based position and involves extensive travel to villages/rural areas where living conditions are minimal. Only those willing to travel and committed to serving the communities in rural settings need apply. Caritas is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women/members of marginalized communities/disadvantaged groups to apply.

Caritas Nepal promotes its principles, strategies, policies, and procedures on Safeguarding (including Child Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) and Safety & Security, and all applicants must adhere to Caritas Nepal’s key policies and procedures.