Agriculture Technician

Vacancy Announcement

PHASE Nepal is a non-governmental, organization established in 2006 with a vision to build a self-empowered and self-sustained society where all kinds of discrimination are absent (please visit www.phasenepal.org for more information).  PHASE Nepal’s health, education, livelihoods, research and strengthening the concept of independent living projects are currently running across various rural communities in Nepal. PHASE Nepal is currently looking for suitable candidates for the following position:

Job Responsibilities:

• Select vulnerable individuals/families in the project area following selection criteria in close coordination with the Palika.
• Assess needs for material and equipment support for setting up home gardens and vegetable production.
• Prepare a detailed list of materials, equipment, and seeds needed to support the selected farmers in a timely manner.
• Provide training to the selected individuals on climate-smart agriculture and organic seasonal and off-seasonal vegetable farming (including biopesticide production, seed production, etc.).
• Provide on-site technical guidance to the selected individuals/families to implement climate-smart techniques for vegetable production and agricultural practices.
• Timely distribute seeds, materials, and equipment and maintain a distribution list for the project manager as required.
• Follow up with beneficiaries regularly during the production period to monitor for damage and losses.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of beneficiaries, training participants, materials, seeds, and equipment received.
• Organize regular meetings and facilitate group mobilization in the community related to the livelihood interventions.
• Maintain close coordination with relevant community stakeholders, including the ward and Palika.
• Facilitate monitoring visits by the Palika, donors/funding partners, and PHASE management.
• Engage in regular data collection, compilation, and reporting to the line manager.
• Prepare timely updates, reports, and success stories and submit them to the line manager within the agreed timeframe.
• Participate in PHASE training and other activities.
• Perform other activities related to the job.
• Report to the designated project manager/officer.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of the application of climate smart agricultural practices, season and off-season vegetable cultivation and skill on training farmers
• Good IT skills to maintain records and reporting
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, promoting teamwork and creating a positive and collaborative work environment.
• High level of honesty, integrity and passion to work with vulnerable people in remote areas
• Strong observation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to accurately analyze situations and make well-informed decisions under pressure.
• Strong ability to work independently or with minimum supervision.

Other benefits:

Medical Insurance of up to NRs. 2,25,000/- that covers employee and his/her dependent family up to two members, and Accidental Insurance of Rs. 2,000,000/- for staff member only.

Travel and accommodation cost on actual basis and daily subsistence allowance as per the organization rules for travels outside of duty station.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who meet the above-mentioned criteria are requested to submit their application by filling the form through the link https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/hOZU7b8x  no later than 15 February 2025. PHASE reserves the right to qualify/disqualify applications in any case.

PHASE Nepal is an equal opportunities employer and strictly follows merit-based selection. Suitable qualified local candidates are encouraged to apply. PHASE reserves the right to qualify/disqualify applications in any case.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contact for the further selection process.

No telephone inquiries will be entertained, and any inappropriate recommendation will automatically disqualify the candidate for further selection process.