Crop Technician

Organizational SettingThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the **** Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems.FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.With 195 members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.Reporting LinesUnder the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Nepal, the direct supervision of the Project Team Leader with technical guidance of the Cluster Crop Value Chain Specialist and in coordination with the Crop Production Specialist, the Crop Technician will perform the following tasks.Technical FocusThe Crop Technician will assist in planning and execution of field operations including planting, cultivating and harvesting by implementing crop management practices to optimize growth conditions, such as fertilization, irrigation and pest control through regular field inspections and data collections.Tasks and ResponsibilitiesForm/identify producer groups for implementation of crop related interventions of the projectConduct group level orientation/meeting to sensitize on project activities as per the guidance from PCUMobilize crop FFS groups for crop FFS and other training in line with work plan of the FANSEP/FAO-TA ProjectIdentify lead farmers from the FFS and facilitate their participation in additional refresher trainingFacilitate groups formation and registration process in concerned rural municipalities and provide group strengthening supportFacilitate producer groups in developing proposals/business plan for accessing matching grant support from the projectMobilize crop producer groups for demonstration, seed production and other crop productivity improvement related training and other activities as per approved annual work plan of PCU and FAO-TAPrepare and submit trimester and monthly work plan and monthly progress report as per the format developed by the projectIdentify demonstrations sites and coordinate with PCUs for the timely distribution of quality inputs to producer groupsAssist PCU in implementation of the seed multiplication, crop cutting data collection, and small scale irrigation related activities (including deep boring installation)Assist PCU in collection of baseline data from field level, conduction of assessment and surveysProvide technical services to members of producer groups on crop production related activitiesMonitor the crop related interventions implemented by the producer groups and prepare monthly progress reports on the project related activitiesCollect and report field level data required for PMIS to Cluster-based Crop Value Chain Specialist on monthly basisAssist in conducting on-farm demonstration and collect data on crop productivity related parameters as per the given templateReport on progress in the use of funds disbursed to the producer groups by the PCU under matching grantsSupport PCUs to mobilize multi-stakeholder dialogue platform and productive alliances for market linkagesMonitor ESMF compliance of crop related activities and prepare periodic reportImplement awareness raising activities on environment and social issues and safeguard aspects and collect information as per project requirementUndertake other project related tasks as assigned by PCU chief, PCU staffs and FAO TA-TeamMinimum RequirementsHigh School Diploma/Technical Diploma (equivalent to SLC/TSLC) in Agriculture relevant with JTAAt least two years of working experience in assisting the implementation of field operations and crop management, pest and disease management, irrigation and water management, post-harvest handling and of experience in agriculture development projects activitiesWorking knowledge of English and Nepali; knowledge of local language will be an advantageNationality of the Federal Democratic Republic of NepalCore CompetenciesResults FocusTeamworkCommunicationBuilding Effective RelationshipsKnowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementAdditional InformationFAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)Applications received after the closing date will not be acceptedFAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.Job Posting08/Dec/****Closure Date23/Dec/****, 12:59:00 AMOrganizational UnitFANEP - FAO Representation in NepalJob TypeNon-staff opportunitiesType of RequisitionNPP (National Project Personnel)Primary LocationVarious LocationsDuration12 monthsSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesNon-profit OrganizationsReferralsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at FAO by 2xNoticeFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and cultureQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to applyAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checksAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentialityFAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.#J-*****-Ljbffr