Chay-Ya Nepal

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Project Officer (Agriculture)

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NGO / INGO / Social work

Senior Level

Full Time

Vacancy: 1

Kathmandu, with field visit whenever required|

Experience: More than or equal to 5 years|

Not Disclosed

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities of this job

The Project Officer for the Agriculture sector in the Women Empowerment Project plays a critical role in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating agricultural initiatives aimed at empowering women in rural communities. The incumbent will collaborate with various stakeholders, including community members, government agencies to ensure the successful execution of agricultural projects tailored to uplift women in agriculture.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Strategy:

Develop comprehensive project plans and strategies for agricultural initiatives within the Women Empowerment Project, aligned with the organization's objectives and community needs.
Identify key focus areas within the agriculture sector that can effectively empower women, such as sustainable farming practices, income generation activities, market linkages, and skill development programs.

Implementation and Coordination:

Lead the implementation of agricultural projects, including coordinating activities, mobilizing resources, and ensuring adherence to timelines and budgetary constraints.
Collaborate with local partners, government agencies, and relevant stakeholders to facilitate the smooth execution of project activities, including training sessions, workshops, and field demonstrations.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

Establish robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track the progress and impact of agricultural interventions on women's empowerment.
Conduct regular field visits to project sites, collect data, and assess the effectiveness of implemented activities in achieving project objectives.
Utilize monitoring and evaluation findings to identify challenges, lessons learned, and best practices, and make necessary adjustments to project strategies.

Capacity Building and Training:

Organize training sessions and capacity-building workshops for women farmers on various aspects of agriculture, including crop management, livestock rearing, agribusiness skills, and sustainable farming techniques.
Provide technical guidance and support to women beneficiaries to enhance their agricultural productivity, income opportunities, and resilience to climate change and other environmental challenges.

Stakeholder Engagement and Networking:

Foster strong partnerships with local communities, women's groups, government agencies to promote collaboration and resource-sharing.
Represent the organization in agriculture-related forums, workshops, and conferences to advocate for women's inclusion and empowerment in the agricultural sector.

Reporting and Documentation:

Prepare timely and accurate progress reports, success stories, and case studies highlighting the achievements, challenges, and impact of agricultural projects on women's empowerment.
Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including data records, financial reports, and other relevant information, in compliance with organizational and donor requirements.

This job description serves as a guideline and may be subject to modifications based on organizational needs and project requirements.

Job Specification

Required qualifications for this job

Required Education Level:Graduate (Masters)

Required Experience:More than or equal to 5 years

Other Specification

Master's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, or a related field.
Proven experience (at least 3years) in project management, preferably in agriculture or rural development projects.
Strong understanding of agricultural practices, value chains, and market dynamics, particularly in the context of smallholder farmers and women entrepreneurs.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership abilities, including problem-solving, decision-making, and team coordination.
Proficiency in data analysis, monitoring, and evaluation techniques, with experience in using relevant tools and software.
Passion for gender equality, women's empowerment, and sustainable development.
Fluency in proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Skills Required

Required skills for this job

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical

Project Management Skills

Collaboration

Salary

Offered financial and non-financial compensation for this job

Offered Salary:Not Disclosed

Applying Procedure

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Apply Before: Apr 02, 2024

About the organization

Chay-Ya Nepal

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Tokha-9, Gongabu Ganeshthan

Chay-Ya Nepal is an association for Poverty alleviation and development of educational and health services. Since its establishment, CYN is working closely with rural communities in Nepal. The project activities include education for children, building basic health care systems, enhancing water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), environmental conservation, entrepreneurship development and immediate humanitarian relief. For more information visit: www.chay-ya.org

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