Project Officer

Vacancy Announcement

Date of Publication: 1 December 2022

Vacancy Number: ADRA/VAC/0009

ADRA serves in more than 118 countries to bring long-term development programs and immediate emergency response to communities through a network of global offices. Since 1987 ADRA Nepal has operated portfolios in the Health, Economic Development and Livelihood, Education, and Disaster Risk Management sectors. 

ADRA Nepal invites applications from qualified and experienced Nepalese Citizens for the following position.

Project Officer (Based in Dhading district): One.         

This position will work under the supervision of Project Coordinator, the Project Officer will support partner staffs for the implementation of Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) funded food security and agriculture focused livelihood (FOSTER-II) project of ADRA Nepal. He/she is required to support Project Coordinator for planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the project, technically backstopping partner staffs for field activities implementation. Assist partner organization in coordination and implementation of project activities ensuring donor compliance. Support partners for technical training and workshops at field level, developing business modules, agriculture related IEC materials & training manuals. He/she is also responsible for identification of potential food security and livelihood opportunities at local level, market linkage and coordination/collaboration with different stakeholders at local level. He/she will also be responsible for monitoring the project activities at the field and provide timely feedbacks to the supervisor while supporting in preparation of project reports. 

Qualification and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, minimum 3 years of experience in implementing agriculture related project; demonstrated skills and experience in implementing agriculture and food security related projects at field level; preferably with INGOs or reputed NGOs; experience in handling agriculture and livestock-based livelihood projects will be an added value; sound knowledge and proven experience of working with rural communities and farmer groups; strong communication and collaboration skills, notably the ability to present field level issues and required action in a simple, relevant, appropriate and practical way; able to work under minimum resources and under pressure; willing to work within a team and independently; willing to travel frequently in the project field sites.

“ADRA is a Child Safe Organization with zero tolerance on Child abuse and screens applicants for suitability to work with children.”

Suitable candidates are encouraged to submit their application on this link https://adra.formalto.app/rXkiQa1ktR applications must be submitted no later than 9 December 2022. 

The detail Job Description is available at ADRA Nepal’s webpage https://adranepal.org/get-involved/join-our-team/

“ADRA is an equal opportunity employer.”

Only short-listed candidates will be called for further screening process. 

ADRA Nepal reserves the right to accept or reject applications during screening process.

Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.