Programme Officer- Livelihood

Integrated Rural Development Society

Integrated Rural Development Society (IRDS) Mahottari is non-political and non-profitable NGO established in 1994 by a group of Terai marginalized group’s activists. Since then, IRDS is fully dedicated to work in humanitarian assistance, community development, livelihood, child well-being, and environmental protection mainly in the Terai region of Nepal through the humanitarian and long-term development projects.

Details / requirements:

Vacancy Announcement

(First Time Published on 12 December 2024)

Integrated Rural Development Society (IRDS) Mahottari is non-political and non-profitable NGO established in 1994 by a group of Terai marginalized group’s activists. Since then, IRDS is fully dedicated to work in humanitarian assistance, community development, livelihood, child well-being, and environmental protection mainly in the Terai region of Nepal through the humanitarian and long-term development projects.

In partnership with World Vision International Nepal, IRDS Mahottari initiate working on “Integrated Nutrition and Resilient Livelihood (INRL)” in two Rural Municipality Ekdara and Samsi Rural Municipality.  IRDS Mahottari is seeking qualified, dynamic and motivated Nepali citizens on following positions.

SNPositionsQualificationKey Skills and Knowledge
1.

Programme Officer- Livelihood

(1- Nos.)

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Science or relevant discipline with 2 to 5 year of experience in related project (Livelihood Promotion, Market led agriculture, LVCD)
  • Sound knowledge on market and market system and business development
  • Knowledge on policies priorities, needs and issues (focused on value chain/ business development) related to local economic development
  • Knowledge and skills on Business planning
  • Knowledge and experience on local value chain development process
  • Government policy, program priorities, needs and issues in relation the sector priorities
  • Well informed and disseminate message on WVIN Nutrition & Resilience Livelihood Sector Technical Program and Priorities, Ultra Poor Graduation (UPG) Project Model, Agriculture (CSA, Agri Dev.), NRM and DRR (FMNR, CBDRM), Market Development (LVCD), Alternative livelihood (TVET, SYIB, BF)), Financial Inclusion (S4T, Coops), EWV,
  • Good Knowledge on economic development approaches, theory of change
  • Knowledge on business environment, market dynamics and ability to analyze context to inform the project
  • Knowledge on UPG project models 4 pillars (Social Protection, Livelihood Promotion, Financial Inclusion, Social Empowerment)
  • Knowledge around CP and CFLG/NFLG mechanism at the local level
  • Two-wheeler driving license-[Preferred]

Interested candidates who meet these criteria should apply online and mail their (1) Cover Letter, (2) Updated CV including at least recent two references and (3) a scan copy of Nepali Citizenship at vacancy.irds@gmail.com  or directly submit hard copy to our office by 18 December 2024 before 5:00 PM.

Note: Women, Marginalized and Differently Able are highly encouraged to apply for the position. Only the short-listed candidates will be called for written test and an interview. No telephone calls will be entertained.

बेटी पढाउ बेटी बचाऔँ । विवाह २० वर्ष पछाडि गरौँ । बालविवाह मुक्त समाज निर्माण गरौँ ।

Overview

Category Development and Project, Agriculture/Livelihood
Openings 1
Position Type Full Time
Experience 2+ years
Education B. Sc. in Agriculture
Posted Date 12 Dec, 2024
Apply Before 18 Dec, 2024
City Mahottari