Field Program Supervisor (Agriculture and Nutrition)

Society for Integrated Allied Nepal (SIAN) is a non-profit making non-government organization established in Kathmandu. It is registered in DAO Kathmandu in 2004 AD and affiliated with Social Welfare Council, Kathmandu and various provincial and national networks and alliances having similar vision. It is dedicated for the holistic and integrated development based on a harmonious balance of socio-culture, material and organization trusted on teamwork and development through community mobilization. We work for Education, Human Rights and Governance, WASH, Health, Water and Sanitation, Food Security, Livelihood, Youth Empowerment, Women Empowerment, Social Security, DRR/Resilience and Climate Change.

SIAN, Kathmandu with the partnership of iDE Nepal is going to implement “Engaging Market System for Impact in Nutrition and Food Security” project in West Nawalparasi (Susta Rural Municipality, Sarawal Rural Municipality, Pratappur Rural Municipality and Palinandan Rural Municipality). Under the project, SIAN Nepal hereby invites applications from suitable and qualified, native, dynamic and motivated Nepalese citizens for the following positions:

Field Program Supervisor (Agriculture and Nutrition)

Number of Positions: 3 (Three)

Location of the Post: West Nawalparasi

Reporting to: Field Coordinator

Working Areas: West Nawalparasi (Susta Rural Municipality, Sarawal Rural Municipality, Pratappur Rural Municipality and Palinandan Rural Municipality).

Key roles and responsibilities

• Support to Field coordinator for the implementation of planned activities based on Agriculture and Nutrition.
• Support local community farmers to promote and preserve indigenous seeds and establish proper mechanisms for storage/establish seed banks.
• Facilitate farmer’s training activities. Carry out indigenous crop, seed, fruit, and vegetable production activities/climate resilience sustainable agriculture.
• Provide on-site technical support to farmers of targeted communities and other smallholder farmers.
• Well-informed and disseminate messages on Livelihood Sector Technical Program and Priorities, Project Model Agriculture (CSA, Agri Dev.), NRM and DRR (FMNR, CBDRM), Market Development (LVCD), Alternative livelihood (TVET, SYIB, BF), Financial Inclusion.
• Close coordination with the agriculture section of the municipalities, agricultural experts, agricultural service centers, and other relevant stakeholders for leveraging local resources, experiences, and expertise in resilient livelihood promotion in the target communities.
• Perform activities related to post-harvest, micro-enterprise development, and marketing of agriculture products.
• Facilitate regular farmers’ meetings and identify issues, and support to access local government resources.
• Carry out other tasks as assigned by an organization and line manager as relevant to subjective matters.
• Prepare periodic reports including event completion reports appropriate reporting templates and submit them to the line manager periodically

Required skill, experience, and knowledge

• At least an Intermediate degree or an equivalent certificate of JTE from CTEVT in agriculture or health with a minimum of 3 years of work experience.
  Open and believes in teamwork.
• Skills in coordination with community-level stakeholders.
• Strong facilitation and good communication of the messages to be delivered.
• Experience working with local authorities.
• Previous experience in agriculture, marketing, community & cooperative mobilization, and integrated farming with organic farming practices will be a valuable addition.

Application Procedure

The salary and benefits for this position will be under the organization’s policies. To apply, please email a cover letter, updated resume, expected salary, and contact information for two professional references to recruitment@sian.org.np or at recruitment.sian@gmail.com or SIAN Head Office, Kathmandu Metropolitan – 32, Bijulibazar, Kathmandu by 5 pm on August 1, 2024 / Shrawan 17, 2081. Please include “Applied Position – SIAN” in the subject line.

The SIAN is committed to empowering disadvantaged and marginalized groups, and we particularly welcome applications from qualified Dalit women. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Direct phone inquiries will not be entertained.