Technical Coordinator

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As one of Germany’s largest and most respected private organizations in development cooperation and humanitarian aid, we are committed to driving positive change. We operate independendently from religious and political influences, ensuring that our actions are always guided by strong ethical principles. Through embracing innovation we strive to become a data-mature, human-driven organization that continuously improves the way we work.

Our vision: “Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet.” Join us in creating a world where everyone has access to food while ensuring a sustainable future for our planet. If you are ready to make an impact, we look forward to receiving your application!

Technical Coordinator-Agriculture and Natural Resource in Jajarkot

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Jajarkot district, Nepal. The position is paid according to WHH paygrade.

WHH is seeking to recruit a Technical Coordinator-Agriculture and Natural Resources who will be responsible for providing technical expertise and support to partners in the areas of food systems and nutrition. The role involves but is not limited to building the capacity of teams and partners, supporting innovation. The position also requires managing partnerships at the local and provincial levels, ensuring effective collaboration with WHH’s goals.

Your responsibilities

The specific responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and strengthen local partnerships, including joint planning with partners for effective delivery of agriculture, forestry, water management, and ecosystem-based initiatives.
• Promote, roll out, and monitor innovative and climate-resilient agricultural practices, technologies, and natural resource management approaches within the program.
• Assess and build the capacity of partners, government officials, and other stakeholders on sustainable agriculture, agroecology, climate-resilient farming, watershed/forest management, enterprise development, and livelihoods promotion.
• Collaborate with provincial and local government stakeholders, contribute to the development and implementation of agricultural, enterprise, and natural resource policies and strategies, and maintain active, transparent, and accountable relationships.
• Support enterprise development, market linkages, and value chain promotion to enhance income generation and resilience of smallholder farmers and communities.
• Represent WHH in relevant forums, technical working groups, and networks on agriculture, climate resilience, natural resources, and enterprise development, and share learnings and best practices
• Provide technical guidance and informed decision-making on agriculture, enterprise, and natural resource management based on expertise and field experience.
• Coordinate implementation, monitoring, and reporting of agriculture, climate resilience, enterprise, and natural resource-related projects in collaboration with partners, the WHH MEAL Team, and technical experts.
• Facilitate and accompany donor missions, WHH delegations, government counterparts, and other relevant stakeholders during field visits.
• Support the identification, design, and assessment of new project ideas, concept notes, and proposals, ensuring integration of climate change adaptation, sustainable agriculture, natural resource management, and enterprise development upon request.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Your profile

Required qualifications and experience:

• Nepali citizen having a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Geography, or related field.
• Medium levels of skills and expertise in the subject matter.
• At least 3 years of similar experience in climate resilient agriculture, natural resource management, food security and nutrition, economic development, and livelihoods.
• Desired management experience of 2-3 years.
• Good understanding and experience in partnership management.
• Proven experience in interactive training facilitation
• Understanding and practical experience of programming based on Systems Thinking.
• Good understanding and knowledge of Climate Change, Triple Nexus, LRRD etc.
• Knowledge of sector-related (Food System and Nutrition) national guidelines, policies, sector strategies as well as international frameworks
• Knowledge of food system, livelihoods, agriculture, and economic development in various contexts viz. humanitarian, development and DRR is an added advantage.
• Good understanding of gender and social inclusion-related issues is an asset
• Excellent in written and spoken English and Nepali languages.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to work in the field, with overnight stays (village level), remote areas of Nepal.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) and web-based communications systems/ technologies.
• Knowledge and experience in digital-based (smart-phone) based data collection and analysis.

Our offer

We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale.

Qualified and interested candidates who has already worked in the similar geographical areas and has the experience and understanding of the local context are requested to send your application via our online recruiting system by October 31, 2025. Female candidates and candidates from the marginalized community are encouraged to apply. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.

*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.

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