Volunteer role: National Volunteer-Agroecology & Livelihoods Coordinator
Location: Birendranagar,Surkhet
Application Closing Date: 02 Apr 2023
Interview date: as soon as possible
Start date: as soon as possible
Mode of delivery: Working at project location

Role overview

Working at project location – In this role, you will provide on-site support in the project location and/or VSO office, (full-time unless otherwise specified) for a set period of time.

National Volunteer- Agroecology and Livelihoods Coordinator will work closely with the ACTIVE team and partners team to facilitate the implementation of Agroecology and livelihoods interventions under Active Citizenship through Inclusive Volunteering and Empowerment (ACTIVE Program).
Specifically, this role is focused on promoting resilient livelihoods and agroecological practices in the farmer groups, mother groups in identified municipalities in Madhesh and Karnali Province. It includes supporting partner organizations in planning the activities, coordinating with farmer groups, mother groups and other local level stakeholders and providing advisory oversight in the designing and implementation of livelihoods and agroecological practices.

Skills, qualifications and experience

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

Knowledge/qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree with a priority in agriculture studies or equivalent degree in environment science/ Forestry with at least one year proven experience of promotion of agro-ecological livelihoods practices for the marginalized farmers including women farmers.

Experience:

• Previous experience of working on promotion of agro-ecological and resilient livelihoods practices for the marginalized farmers including women farmers.

Skills/Abilities:

• Facilitation of capacity building events on Agro-ecology and inclusive livelihoods Networking with local government authorities
• Coordination with stakeholders, line agencies and partner organization
• Report writing, financial management and planning.
• Language skills-Typing in Nepali and English and spoken skills.

Desirable Criteria: (skills that could be an advantage in the role)

Knowledge/qualifications:

• Capacity building of farmer groups and coordination/linkages with local government.

Experience:

• Previous experience of livelihoods, agro based climate resilient practices.
• Previous experience of working in supporting local government and groups in group strengthening and implementation of agro value chain systems.

Competencies and Behaviour

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge

Allowance and Accommodation to volunteers at VSO

Allowance:

As a VSO volunteer, you will be sharing your skills with local communities on a full time basis. VSO will cover your travel, vaccinations, accommodation, and medical insurance costs, along with a local living allowance which will be paid in local currency. This allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home. You will also receive some financial support to contribute to your on-going expenses at home.

Accommodation:

VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.

Please read the job application process carefully to fully submit your application. You will be required to complete three sets of online assessment within specific time period. If you are unable to complete the online assessments, your application will not be considered. More detail will be emailed to you once you start the application process