Fastenopfer Job Vacancy for Agro-Ecology Coordinator:
Fastenopfer is the aid organization for Catholics in Switzerland. We stand up for disadvantaged people - for a more just world and overcoming hunger and poverty. It promotes social, cultural, economic, and also individual changes towards a sustainable way of life. To this end, Fastenopfer works with partner organizations in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and organizations in Switzerland.
1. Agro-Ecology Coordinator - 1 (One)
Duty Station: Kathmandu with frequent travels to project sites in remote rural areas (at least 60% of the time)
Contract: Part-time; 60% engagement (180 days/calendar year); renewable on annual basis - to be confirmed after one or two field visits; at least 110 days of field visits; conditions negotiable; contract renewal annually at least up to the end 2022.
Qualifications: Bachelors in agriculture, natural resources; environment or life sciences, ecology, forestry-related disciplines with reasonable hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture and/or organic farming; prepared to travel and stay in remote parts of Kamali for extended periods; skills and commitment are basic prerequisites; excellent English and Nepali and basic IT skills; Janjati and Dalit candidates are given priority. Applicant should be conscious towards social justice and environmental issues,
Responsibilities: Supporting partners in capacity building and offering solutions to agroecological problems; knowledge and network management with the Coordination Team; project cycle management; communication and reporting; Full job description can be obtained from the address below.
Remuneration: Negotiable based on qualification within the organizations' salary framework.
Start: On mutual agreement depending on Covid-19 lockdown; desk job may be started immediately.
Apply to: [email protected] and/or [email protected] with a resume (max 3 pages) and a letter of motivation (around 500 words) by 30 September 2020.
