Admin and Finance Assistant, Technical Assistant, MEAL Associate (Intern)

Job Description

The Society for Integrated Allied Nepal (SIAN) is a national NGO that was established in 2004 with the aim of promoting inclusive development, democracy, and human resource development by addressing health and nutrition, WASH, education, and access to opportunities for local communities. SIAN is an autonomous, non- political, and non-profit organization run by representatives of civil society and development professionals who actively work in rural development, health and nutrition, WASH, GEDSI, Climate change, Social Inclusion, education, human rights, inclusive democracy, child rights, livelihood, gender, and environmental issues. SIAN is committed to community-driven solutions that address the challenges faced by marginalized populations and promote sustainable development.

 

In consortium with CARE Nepal and iDE Nepal SIAN is implementing the Mother and Child Wellbeing (MCW) project in partnership with iDE Nepal in Four municipalities and rural municipalities of Siraha (Dhangadhimai Municipality and Naraha RM) and Saptari (Agnisair Krishnasavaran RM and Saptakoshi Municipality) leveraging the extensive technical and managerial expertise in executing Agriculture, Livelihood/income generation and Market enterprises related activities.

In this connection, Society for Integrated Allied Nepal (SIAN) invites application from the deserving candidate for the following positions for Mother and Child Wellbeing (MCW) Project who meets the detailed criteria.

Technical Assistant (Agriculture & Marketing)- Nos. 1 (100% Field based)

Location: Saptari (Agnisair Krishnasavaran RM and Saptakoshi Municipality)

Contract Type: Full-time, renewable based on performance and availability of fund

Duration: Initially 12 months with applicable probation period and possibilities of extension

Reports To: Program Manager/Agriculture and Marketing Officer

Job Summary:

The Technical Assistant (Agriculture and Marketing) will play a vital role in social mobilization and providing technical support to the farmer’s and Community Business Facilitators for the implementation of activities in the field to achieve the objectives stated in the project document inconsistent with the strategic direction of SIAN thereby making a major contribution to the development and articulation of the organization’s objectives. He/She will report to the Agriculture and Marketing officer and work in close coordination with the consortium partner’s staff in the field.

The TA will be responsible for carrying out the activity implementation with the highest degree of targeted community engagement and building relationships with like-minded stakeholders for the smooth implementation of project interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead in the smooth implementation of the project activities in the field as per activity implementation guidelines mobilizing CBF, lead farmers, HMG and relevant stakeholders providing necessary support in community mobilization for enterprise development and establishment and expansion of climate-smart technology/post-harvest technologies for sustainable livelihoods.

• Link with financial institutions to provide financial products by conducting orientations at local level

• Ensure effective and efficient implementation of the community mobilization for carrying out the project activities in a timely manner through Social Behavior Change Communication.

• Prepare, participate, and conduct training, and workshops, and support the project coordinator for the establishment of Community learning Centers (CLCs), development of TVC enterprises and so on.

• Ensure quality delivery of project activities/inputs as planned way and perform regular field visits to ensure the smooth implementation of project activities in the field.

• Support in the development of required technical manuals, guidelines, and resource materials for community mobilization and conduction of technical training and workshops related to climate-smart agriculture practices and introducing climate-smart technology.

• Support to admin and finance department for proper management of financial transactions referring to the compliances.

• Support to Agriculture and Marketing Officer in documentation and compilation of quantitative data and qualitative information from the field.

• Work closely maintaining the professional relationship with the local government, lead farmers, Community Business Facilitators, and relevant stakeholders.

• Promotion of a conductive environment through networking and workshops with stakeholders involving public, and private partnerships (PPP), including ward-level and municipal-level government.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Intermediate in Agriculture Science with 3 years of relevant experience in working with I/NGOs in similar fields or Junior Technical/Assistant in Agriculture with 5 years of relevant experience in working with I/NGOs in similar fields.

• Well familiar with the locality and communities of working palikas of Siraha and Saptari districts will be an advantage.

• Proven knowledge and experience in project activities planning, and implementation, database recording, and reporting.

• Strong willingness to work with diverse communities, lead farmers’ groups, and marginalized communities.

• Proven knowledge and experience in working with consortium organizations and government authorities.

• Reporting written skills and data collection using the applications.

• Good communication skills with communities and stakeholders.

• Two-wheeler driving license is mandatory for the candidates

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Admin and Finance Assistant- Nos. 1 (Lahan Field Office based)

Contract Type: Full-time, renewable based on performance and availability of fund