Deadline: 2 Feb. 2012
Office: Asia Network for Sustainable Agriculture and Bioresources (ABSAB)
Position: Field Project Coordinator – 1 (Mugu)
ANSAB is currently seeking dynamic, energetic and career-oriented field based candidates for the ongoing and new projects under its two program areas: Pro-poor Economic Development Program, and Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Climate Change Program. Detail of the positions with responsibilities, essential skills and qualifications are as follow:
Position: Field Project Coordinator – 1 (Mugu)
Main Responsibilities
Undertake overall responsibility to coordinate and implement project activities in Mugu, Jumla and Humla districts;
Build the capacity of staff, local partner NGOs, Business Development Service (BDS) providers, entrepreneurs and beneficiaries through training and facilitation on BDS, Value chain and marketing;
Conduct value chain assessment of the most promising NTFPs in Karnali region and determine support/services to address the identified constraints;
Support local communities for preparation of business plan;
Facilitate local communities and private entrepreneurs to identify, select and establish local and district level value addition enterprises;
Support to develop linkages of the groups/entrepreneurs/traders to input supplies, service providers and buyers/enterprises (regional and national level buyers) for their product marketing;
Facilitate buyer seller meetings to address their common interest;
Conduct forest inventory including NTFPs;
Provide guidance to CFUGs for revision and amendment of Operational Plans (OPs) for sustainable commercial production and marketing of NTFPs;
Represent in district level workshop, meeting and discussion to liaison resources for community development especially towards NTFPs based enterprise development;
Coordinate with district and local level government and civil society organizations to enhance synergy in the project;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
B. Sc. Forestry with two years of experience, or Masters Degree in any discipline with Intermediate degree in forestry and 5 years of experience;
In-depth knowledge on NTFP sector of Nepal;
Good knowledge on organizing community groups, developing business plan and facilitate market linkage of natural products;
Ability to plan and prioritize work duties as well as work competently under pressure and tight deadlines;
Proficient in using information technologies and good computer skills, particularly in the use of MS Office Package (MS Word, MS access, MS Excel);
Fluent in both written and verbal Nepali and English;
Prior experience in ANSAB or similar nature of organizations and Karnali region would be an advantage.
Qualified candidates meeting the above requirements may apply by sending an application including a recent resume/CV, a short paragraph on why he/she is the ideal candidate for the position, and expected salary by February 2, 2012 either by post to: GPO Box 11035, Kathmandu or by e-mail to: jobs@ansab.org.
ANSAB is an equal opportunity employer and doesn’t discriminate any applicant with regards to caste, race, color, or religion.
Only short listed candidates will be invited for written test and interview. No telephone enquiries will be entertained.
Office: Asia Network for Sustainable Agriculture and Bioresources (ABSAB)
Position: Field Project Coordinator – 1 (Mugu)
Position: Field Project Coordinator – 1 (Mugu)
Main Responsibilities
Undertake overall responsibility to coordinate and implement project activities in Mugu, Jumla and Humla districts;
Build the capacity of staff, local partner NGOs, Business Development Service (BDS) providers, entrepreneurs and beneficiaries through training and facilitation on BDS, Value chain and marketing;
Conduct value chain assessment of the most promising NTFPs in Karnali region and determine support/services to address the identified constraints;
Support local communities for preparation of business plan;
Facilitate local communities and private entrepreneurs to identify, select and establish local and district level value addition enterprises;
Support to develop linkages of the groups/entrepreneurs/traders to input supplies, service providers and buyers/enterprises (regional and national level buyers) for their product marketing;
Facilitate buyer seller meetings to address their common interest;
Conduct forest inventory including NTFPs;
Provide guidance to CFUGs for revision and amendment of Operational Plans (OPs) for sustainable commercial production and marketing of NTFPs;
Represent in district level workshop, meeting and discussion to liaison resources for community development especially towards NTFPs based enterprise development;
Coordinate with district and local level government and civil society organizations to enhance synergy in the project;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
B. Sc. Forestry with two years of experience, or Masters Degree in any discipline with Intermediate degree in forestry and 5 years of experience;
In-depth knowledge on NTFP sector of Nepal;
Good knowledge on organizing community groups, developing business plan and facilitate market linkage of natural products;
Ability to plan and prioritize work duties as well as work competently under pressure and tight deadlines;
Proficient in using information technologies and good computer skills, particularly in the use of MS Office Package (MS Word, MS access, MS Excel);
Fluent in both written and verbal Nepali and English;
Prior experience in ANSAB or similar nature of organizations and Karnali region would be an advantage.
Qualified candidates meeting the above requirements may apply by sending an application including a recent resume/CV, a short paragraph on why he/she is the ideal candidate for the position, and expected salary by February 2, 2012 either by post to: GPO Box 11035, Kathmandu or by e-mail to: jobs@ansab.org.
ANSAB is an equal opportunity employer and doesn’t discriminate any applicant with regards to caste, race, color, or religion.
Only short listed candidates will be invited for written test and interview. No telephone enquiries will be entertained.