Caritas Nepal
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Caritas Nepal is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the poor, disadvantaged, and marginalized individuals, regardless of caste, creed, ethnicity, religion, or nationality. Founded in 1990 by the Catholic Church in response to devastating floods and natural disasters, Caritas Nepal aims to create a peaceful, equitable, and just society that fosters solidarity and respects human dignity. The organization focuses on social justice, community development, disaster risk management, sustainable livelihoods, support for migrants and refugees, anti-trafficking efforts, emergency response, recovery support, and advocacy on social issues.
Job Title: Assistant Agriculture Technician (AAT)
Job Code: AAT_NLRP
Reports to: Jr. Program Officer- NLRP-II
Project: Nepal Livelihoods and Resilience Program, Phase-II (NLRP-II)
Location: Kankai Municipality, Jhapa under Caritas Nepal Provincial Office, Damak
No. of Requirements: One (1)
Program Overview:
NLRP-II aims to enhance the social well-being and resilience of vulnerable farming households and communities through five interconnected pillars. It promotes food security and climate resilience by encouraging climate-smart and sustainable agriculture practices. The program also strengthens livelihoods through skill development, enterprise support, and market linkages, while improving cooperative systems with better governance, transparency, and capacity building.
In addition, NLRP-II emphasizes social protection and inclusion by ensuring access to safety nets and promoting gender equality, disability inclusion, and social justice. It also focuses on the realization of child rights by creating safe, child-friendly environments and improving access to education, health, and protection services. The program adopts participatory, community-led approaches such as “learning by doing” and Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) to empower communities and ensure sustainable impact.
Position Overview:
The AAT will support the implementation of agriculture and livelihood activities under the NLRP–II in Ward No. 2 and 5 of Kanakai Municipality. The position focuses on strengthening farmers’ capacity through practical learning approaches such as Farmer Field School (FSS) / Student Farmer Field School (SFFS) and promoting improved, climate-resilient agricultural practices.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Must have completed Diploma in Agriculture from a recognized institution or TSLC/Pre-Diploma (at least 18 months) in Plant or Animal Science.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in project implementation, preferably with exposure to Integrated Pest Management- Farmers Field School (IPM-FFS) in NGOs or government programs.
- Good understanding of the role of cooperatives in community development and knowledge of child protection systems.
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating trainings and mobilizing community groups.
- Fluency in both written and spoken Nepali and English; knowledge of local languages is an asset.
- Familiarity with the local context, culture, and practices of Jhapa district is preferred.
- Valid two-wheeler driving license required.
Other Competencies:
- Strong community engagement and participatory facilitation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coordination abilities.
- 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 and work under pressure.
Job Description
Click the given link for full Job Description: https://tinyurl.com/jdjtanlrp
How to apply:
You are required to rename CV as Job Code_First.Name_Last.Name. E-mail subject should contain the applied designation else will not be accepted.
You are required to fill up the job application form. Please click the link below. (Mandatory)
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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 no later than 17:00 hours on Sunday, 17 May 2026. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
Please note: This position is based in the field office and requires travel to villages / rural areas where living conditions are minimal. Only those willing to travel and committed to serve the communities in rural settings need apply. Caritas is an equal opportunity employer and encourage 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.