The Knowledge-based Integrated Sustainable Agriculture in Nepal (KISAN) II Project is a USAID funded five-year second phase of the USAID Feed the Future (FTF) initiative in Nepal. KISAN II aims to increase resilience, inclusiveness, and sustainability of income growth in the FTF zone of influence. The project is implemented by Winrock International in collaboration with five other Nepali and US organizations: DEPROSC-Nepal, CEAPRED, Digital Green, Siddhartha Inc., and Overseas Strategic Consulting (OSC).
KISAN II’s approach begins with the identification of constraints within key market systems and then addressing those constraints through project partners and initiatives. At the core of KISAN II private sector-led facilitative approach is promoting business case for buyers, intermediaries, and service providers to improve their business outcomes through more substantial engagement with producers and other value chain actors. KISAN engages partners across components, holistically supporting market system development by addressing issues related to marketing and business capacity (Component 2), farm-level productivity (Component 1), the enabling environment (Component 3), support for resiliency and integration of poor, marginalized populations (Component 4), and adaptive management (Component 5) to ensure maximum impact. KISAN II works in twenty-five Hill and Terai districts in the province number 3, 5, 6 and 7 of the country. KISAN II is recruiting for the following positions for different regions and districts:
- Literacy & Business Skills Officer (LBSO) – 2 (Cluster based)
A LBSO will be based in KISAN II cluster office and work under Cluster Business Manager. S/he will be responsible for managing all aspects of Component 4 training in the cluster. Key tasks will be to manage Training to Community Trainers (CTOT), facilitate logistics, mobilize Master Trainers, monitor community based literacy trainings, maintain database, supervise tests and coordinate with local stakeholders.
Qualification and capacities:
- Bachelor Degree (preferably Master’s) in development studies, education, management, economics, agriculture, sociology, rural development or similar field,
- Minimum of three years’ experience in implementing similar programs,
- Should be able to facilitate trainings,
- Coaching abilities to MTs and CTs,
- Has knowledge on adult learning theories,
- Has good computer, reporting, social mobilization and leadership skills,
- Can travel frequently and extensively.
- Senior Master Trainer – 9 (Cluster or district based)
A Senior Master Trainer (SMT) will be based in KISAN II cluster or district office and work under LBSO. S/he will be assisting the implementation of Component 4 in the cluster. Key tasks will be to manage Training to Community Trainers (CTOT), monitor community based literacy trainings, maintain database, facilitate tests and coordinate with local stakeholders.
Qualification and capacities:
- Bachelor Degree in education, management, economics, agriculture or similar field,
- Minimum of two years’ experience in implementing similar programs,
- Should be able to facilitate trainings,
- Coaching abilities to MTs and CTs,
- Must have good computer skills,
- Can travel frequently and extensively.
Both types of staffs will have to make extensive field travel. If you find yourself suitable, please apply along with a covering letter, curriculum vitae with two referees, copy of SLC and higher academic degrees. You can send your application to [email protected] or DEPROSC Nepal, P.O. Box 10953, Kathmandu or KISAN II offices within July 11, 2019. Canvassing or influencing will automatically cancel your application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process. The organization reserves the right to reject any/all applications without assigning any reason whatsoever. Women and candidates from disadvantaged communities are highly encouraged to apply.