Nepal's Increased Sustainable Tea Exports Project announces vacancy for National Project Coordinator

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies (MoICS) in collaboration with National Tea and Coffee Development Board (NTCDB) has been implementing Nepal’s Increased Sustainable Tea Exports Project (NISTEP) with financial support from Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF). The project is being implemented with the overarching objective of increasing Nepali tea’s exports in a sustainable manner. The project was started in November 2020 and will complete on November, 2023. The project seeks application from deserving candidates for the position of National Project Coordinator no later than 15 days from the first dat of publication of this notice.

Academic Qualification:

• Master’s degree in agriculture, economics or management with specialized knowledge in horticulture, agriculture economics, agriculture business management, trade economics or international trade.

Age: Below 65 years (on the last day for application)
Experiences:

• At least ten years of experience in agriculture in particular value chain development of agriculture products.
• Experience in managerial position of project implemented by the Government of Nepal involving multi-stakeholders and funded by development partners will be an asset.
• Work experiences in tea sector and trade promotion program will be an advantage.

Remuneration and benefits
Basic salary and benefits (Monthly, including taxes as per the government rules): NRs. 150,000/- to NRs. 175,000/- (based on negotiation)

Selection Process
Selection process will be carried out at three stages: Shortlisting, presentation and interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of selection process.
Interested applicants are requested to submit application along with (a) maximum two page of strategy (based on project document and job description) that the candidate will adopt to achieve the desired results of the project, and (b) Curriculum Vitae (including two references from previous organizations) via email at [email protected] within 15 days (24 November, 2022 by 16:00hr Nepal Time). The applications received after the given time will not be included in the selection process. For further inquiries please contact at 01-4211500 or 9843441513. The vacancy announcement notice, project document and Job Description of National Project Coordinator can be accessed at www.moics.gov.np and teacoffee.gov.np.

Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies
Nepal’s Increased Sustainable Tea Exports Project

Source: Kantipur, 10 November, 2022