Various Positions

Vacancy Announcement

Aasaman Nepal, in partnership with Welthungerhilfe, is implementing the Civil society for nature-based local agri-food-systems (CS4FS) which aims to improve the food security and resilience of 5000 marginalized households (26.610 persons) in three municipalities of Dhanusa District. 

The project contributes to the promotion of local agri-food systems through nature-based solutions and policy localization led by civil society organizations in Madhesh Province, Nepal. It is intended that 5,000 marginalized households have transitioned towards a regenerative agriculture production at the project end, civil society actors from the agricultural sector promote and advocate regenerative agriculture at municipal and provincial level and 3 local governments support policy and programmes in agriculture in line with the agro-ecological principles (municipal/provincial level). 

Aasaman Nepal is looking for self-motivated, result-oriented, and hard-working Nepali citizens for the following positions:

1. Agriculture and NRM Officer (Dhanusha Based) – Nos. 1

Key Responsibility: 

The position is based on the working Municipality of Dhanusha district with frequent field visit. The position directly reports to the Project Coordinator. 

• Support in designing/planning program, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the project activities.  
• Support for targeting project beneficiaries, group formation and sensitization.
• Guide and supervise subordinate staffs i.e. JT, Enterprise development facilitators and Social Mobilizes. 
• Serve as resource person for conducting and managing the specific training packages in relating to integrated farming.  
• Demonstrate good agricultural practices at field and guide farmers on adopting the demonstrated technologies.  
• Demonstrate climate smart technologies, local level nutritious crop/plants plot in field. 
• Support for leasehold/riverbed farming implementation for pro-poor households.
• Support in designing and implementation of small space cultivation practices. 
• Support for the assessment of potential trade for entrepreneurship development.  
• Maintain good working relation at working municipality and work closely with them to demonstrate a nutrition sensitive integrated farming approaches and advocate in incorporation of best practices into local government work plan/policy.    
• Maintain a close coordination with WHH and its working partners in the project sites/district and local government and other relevant stakeholders for the smooth implementation of the project.
• Conduct trainings as per the requirement of project and facilitate in organizing field visits and monitoring visits by local government, international visitors and stakeholders.
• Support PC in writing monthly, quarterly and annual reports. 
• Collect case studies and success stories of the project.
• Ensure cross-cutting issues such as gender and inclusion mainstreamed throughout the project cycle.

Qualifications and experience: 

• Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred) on agriculture, with 3 years of working experience in relevant field. 
• Demonstrable experience on entrepreneurship development preferably off-farm.
• Experience of working with community as well as with local government.
• Self-motivated and have a good learning attitude.
• Good communication skills both in English and Nepali languages. Fluency in Maithili language will be a plus point.
• Open and believes in teamwork.
• A valid license of two-wheeler is preffered.

2. Advocacy and Governance Officer (Dhanusha Based) - Nos. 1

The position is based on the working Municipality of Dhanusha district with frequent field visit. The position directly reports to Project Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Knowledge/skills on coordinating and working with Palikas/wards.
• Understanding of the local political environment and key policies issues related to nutrition and agriculture. 
• Skills in designing and conducting discussion sessions and evidence-based policy advocacy mainly on nutrition and agriculture.  
• Facilitate groups/targeted communities to link them with Palikas and wards. 
• Empower and support marginalized and vulnerable groups, including women, youth, and people with disabilities, in advocating for their rights and needs in relation to nutrition and agriculture policies. 
• Lead or support the design and implementation of public awareness campaigns aimed at educating local populations about the importance of nutrition, sustainable agriculture practices, and policy changes. 
• Maintain relation with multiple stakeholders i.e., Palikas, wards and relevant stakeholders. 
• Generate periodic reports.
• Develop and disseminate advocacy materials, such as policy briefs, position papers, and success stories, to promote key messages and influence the opinion and decision-making processes.
• Demonstrate the evidence for the advocacy at local level.
• Ensure the systematic documentation of all advocacy activities, lessons learned, and best practices to build the project’s knowledge base and support the scaling up of successful interventions.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree on social science, or relevant field, with 3 years of working experience in relevant field.
• Self-motivated and have a good learning attitude.
• Should have skill set on rights-based approach, gender and inclusion and PLA (Participatory Learning and Action)  
• Familiarity to the accountability tools i.e., community sore card (CSC), public hearing 
• Good communication skills both in English and Nepali languages.
• Open and believes in teamwork.
• Fluency in Maithali languages will be a plus point.
• A valid motorbike license holder is preferred.

Languages: Fluent in Nepali, English, and the local language is preferred or required. 

Aasaman Nepal has zero tolerance for the abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We expect all our employees and volunteers to ensure we are protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.

Other attributes for all positions are excellent quality of work and commitment to high standards; strong communication skills; team building; willingness and motivation for good service delivery; strong networking and interpersonal skills; and being comfortable working under stress and emergencies.

Age Limit: Candidates between 21 and 55 years old are only eligible to apply for the above position, depending upon the nature of the job they will carry.

All employees must adhere to the child's safeguarding provisions covered in the project agreement.

Monitor staff and partners’ and ensure adherence to Aasaman Nepal's policies and internal procedures, protocols, and code of conduct, with special attention to safeguarding standards and procedures, the case handling framework, child protection, and do no harm policies. Also, immediate reporting and redress of any complaints and issues based on their severity.

Notes:

• Locals, especially women, and members of ethnic or marginalised communities are encouraged to apply for this position.
• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified for further processing.
• Canvassing at any stage of the recruitment process shall lead to the automatic disqualification of the candidate.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their filled-out application by downloading the link below along with an updated CV and cover letter by January 1, 2025. 

https://forms.gle/EG15Hr8cHJD46PNn9

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for participation in the recruitment process. No telephone inquiry is entertained. ASN reserves the right to qualify or disqualify any application without any reason.