Kantipur Management Private Limited (KMPL) announces the Government of Nepal vacancy for Agriculture Sector Development Programme (ASDP). Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development ASDP is an undertaking of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) with the major financial support of the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD). The programme is in implementation through the fiscal year 2018/19. The duration of the Programme is six years.
The overall goal of the programme is to contribute to the achievement of Nepal's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 1 — Poverty reduction and SDG 2- Zero Hunger) targets by reducing poverty and nutrition insecurity amongst women and men in hill and mountain areas of the Karnali Province. The purpose of the programme is to contribute to the achievement of Nepal's SDG 8- Decent Work and Economic Growth target through sustainable improvement in the income and food security of smallholders and disadvantaged rural groups (Dalits, Janajatis, Muslims, youth, landless and other disadvantaged groups) involved in commercially oriented production and marketing systems in selected high value agricultural value chains.
KMPL hereby invites applications from potential and qualified Nepalese citizens for the following job positions as per the following minimum requirements of qualification and experiences:
1. Funds and Financial Management Expert (FFME)
Required Number: 1 (One)
Duty Station: PCO, Surkhet with frequent visits to programme districts
The general scope of the position:
The FFME will be responsible for effective management of ASDP's various investments funds and contracts with programme beneficiaries including financial and all procurement activities in coordination with the programme management team.
Academic Qualifications and Work Experiences: Chartered Accountant (CA) or ACCA with at least 3 years of experience working with financial operations and contract management positions; OR Master's degree or higher in finance, financial accounting, economics, business administration, or equivalent with at least 5 years of experience in above fields.
2. Monitoring & Evaluation and Knowledge Management (M&E and KM) Expert
Required Number: 1 (One)
Duty Station: PCO, Surkhet with frequent visits to programme districts
The general scope of the position: The M&E and KM Expert is responsible for guiding the overall M&E and KM strategy and implementation of related activities within the Programme and vis-a-vis partners, plus providing timely and relevant information to the Programme Coordinator, PCO, and Programme stakeholders.
Academic Qualifications and Work Experiences: Masters' degree in development and/or management studies or equivalent with at least 5 years of professional experience in the field of planning, monitoring, research, and statistics.
3. Value Chain Expert (Business)
Required Number: 1 (One)
Duty Station: PCO, Surkhet with frequent visits to programme districts
The general scope of the position: The Value Chain (VC) Expert - Business is particularly responsible for overall planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of sub-component 1.1: Inclusive and sustainable agriculture value chains expanded and diversified.
Academic Qualifications and Work Experiences: Masters' Degree in Business Administration, or Agribusiness Development, or Economics, or Marketing or equivalent with at least 5 years of experience in enterprises promotion, value chain development and private sector strengthening with demonstrable evidence of the results achieved.
4. Value Chain Expert (Technical)
Required Number: 1 (One)
Duty Station: PCO, Surkhet with frequent visits to programme districts
The general scope of the position: The Value Chain (VC) Expert -Technical is particularly responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of technical support and services in developing production clusters under sub-component 1.1. Inclusive and sustainable agriculture value chains expanded and diversified enhancing competitiveness.
Academic Qualifications and Work Experiences: Masters' degree in Agriculture with specialization in Horticulture or Economics or equivalent with at least 5 years of experiences in enterprises promotion and agriculture value chain development.
5. Information Technology & Management Information System (IT & MIS) Officer
Required Number: I (One)
Duty Station: PCO, Surkhet with occasional visits to programme districts
The general scope of the position: The IT & MIS Officer will be responsible for developing the GIS in-built Programme Management Information System (MIS) system, its operation, analysis of data/information, and production of reports as required.
Academic Qualifications and Work Experiences: Bachelors' degree in Information Management, Computer Software Application, Computer Engineering or any other field related to Information Technology with at least 3 years' proven experiences in database management or Masters' degree in the above-mentioned subject with at least one year of experience in the related fields.
6. Monitoring & Evaluation and Knowledge Management Officer (M&E and KM Officer)
Required Number : 3 (Three)
Duty Station : Hub/Corridor based (Salyan, Jajarkot and Jumla) and frequent visits to programme command areas General scope of the position : The M&E and KM Officer is responsible for implementing the overall M&E and KM strategy and implementation of related activities within the Programme and vis-a-vis partners, plus providing timely and relevant information to the M&E-KM Expert, Programme Coordinator, PCO and district/local stakeholders.
Academic Qualifications and Work Experiences: Masters' degree in development and/or management studies or equivalent with at least 3 years of professional experience in the field of planning, monitoring, research, and statistics.
7. Value Chain and Business Development Officer
Required Number: 3 (Three)
Duty Station: Hub/Corridor based (Salyan, Jajarkot, and Jumla) with frequent visits to programme command areas
The general scope of the position: Under the direct supervision and guidance of Value Chain Expert, the Value Chain and Business Development Officer will be responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of Value Chain development interventions.
Academic Qualifications and Work Experiences: Master's Degree in Business Administration, or Agribusiness Development/Management, or Economics, or Marketing or equivalent with at least 3 years of experience in the promotion of enterprises promotion, Value Chain development, and private sector strengthening.
8. Civil Engineer
Required Number: 3 (Three)
Duty Station: Hub/Corridor Offices (Salyan, Jajarkot and Jumla) and frequent visit to programme command areas
The general scope of the position: The Civil Engineer will be responsible for construction, supervision, and quality control of the infrastructures including rural roads supported under the programme in close coordination with concerned municipalities (Palikas) and stakeholders etc.
Academic Qualifications and Work Experiences: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with at least 3 years of professional experience in designing, construction supervision & monitoring of civil engineering works in particular market-led infrastructures and rural roads; or Master's degree in the above-mentioned subject with at least one year of experience in at the above-mentioned fields.
9. Rural Finance Officer
Required Number: 3 (Three)
Duty Station : Hub/Corridor Offices (Salyan, Jajarkot and Jumla)and frequent field visit within the programme command area
General scope of the position : Rural Finance Officer is particularly responsible for implementation of sub-component 3: Rural Financial Services for value chain development strengthening within the Hub/Corridor. S/he is responsible for facilitating and uptake of financial products under value chain financing and loan risk management, capacity development of co-operatives, improving insurance uptake and facilitate credit access to the Programme beneficiaries.
Academic Qualifications and Work Experiences: Masters' degree in economics, business administration, finance, or equivalent with professional working experience of at least 3 years in banking in particular agri-banking/ microfinance and small farmer / Agri-business credit
Age limit: The upper age limit for all the positions at the last date of submission of application will be 55 years (the applicant needs to submit a copy of certificate which certifies the date of birth)
Contract: For all positions, there will be an initial contract for one year with a probation period of six months. The annual contract will be extendable up to the programme period based on satisfactory performance in the preceding contract.
Salary and benefits will be as per the approved guidelines of the ASDP.
Preferences will be given to women candidate; a candidate from disadvantaged groups (Dalit, Janjati / Indigenous, Madheshi, Muslim); candidates from Backward/ASDP districts.
Detail ToR (including salary and benefits) can be downloaded from ASDP website www.asdp.gov.np or www.kantipurjoh.com. The applicants need to submit Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and self-attested copies of required testimonials (All-Academic Certificates, Experience Letters, Copy of `t Citizenship, Training Certificates) compulsorily that verify the CVs. The application should be submitted within 15 days of the first date of publication of the notice i.e. 241' March 2019 (2015-12-10) 5:00 PM by mentioning applied job position in the subject line to the Email: [email protected] or by post to the address mentioned below.
Kantipur Management Pvt. Ltd.
Panchayan Marg, Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: +9771451572, 4251599
PO. Box No: 1672,
Email: ashaZokantipurjob.com
Agriculture Sector Development Programme (ASDP)
