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HERD International

District Agriculture Technician

HERD International
Location: Gandaki Province: Mustang,Kaski,Lamjung,Syangja Karnali Province: Surkhet,Jajarkot,Dailekh,Jumla Lumbini Province: Kapilvastu,Dang,Palpa,Gulmi
Salary: Negotiable
Posted Date: 2026-01-21 Deadline: 2026-02-01
Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the training on agroecosystem services, pollinator biodiversity and management,
  • ecological data collection, teaching methods etc.
  • Coordinate with local government institutions, agricultural offices, health facilities, schools and community stakeholders as and when necessary
  • Take consent from the local organizations, schools, farmers, landowners, and other local stakeholders as and when necessary
  • Establish demonstration farms showcasing the evidence-based Pollinator Stewardship Scheme through cultivation of high-value pollinator dependent crops
  • Create pollinator-friendly habitat and management practices on the farms and urban green spaces
  • Manage pollinator-friendly demonstration farms in accordance with the guidelines and manuals
  • Run weekly Farmer Field School (FFS) style sessions on demonstration farms to showcase and experiment with pollination management practices and traditional beekeeping
  • Administer study tools and collect valid data periodically, and record project indicators on model farms (biodiversity surveys, crop yield, visitor numbers, follow-up surveys etc.)
  • Share local case studies, local farming practices, pollinator pictures, pollinator-themed art and conservation/ management tips to the project team
  • Strictly follow the guidelines, manuals and operational definitions of the technical terms referred in the tools prepared by the project team
  • Report any adverse event related to project activities and other field-level difficulties to managers
  • Participate in the regular monthly meeting at the district office
  • Maintain professional and research ethics throughout job tenure
  • Record the collected data (both in paper and digital form) and daily submission in server
  • Report daily status, and monthly processes (monthly process document/ timesheet/ report)
  • Support district team as per required in various district and field-level activities
  • Safely use and protect the project tools and equipment from damage/ loss
  • Strictly adhere to the norms and rules of HERD International during the contract period

Job Specification

 

 

Job Specification

Must have:

  • Intermediate in Agriculture with minimum 2-year experience, or Pre-Diploma (JT/JTA) in Agriculture with 5 years of experience
  • Experience in a rural setting with exposure to agriculture-based research and development projects
  • Written and verbal communication skills in both Nepali and English.
  • Residency in the project implementation district, or prior work experience in the district.
  • Candidates holding a valid motorbike/scooter driving license will be given priority

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Organization Summary

HERD INTERNATIONAL is a research and development agency, promoting evidence informed policies and practices for sustainable development and contributing to improve quality of life of people. It is legally registered as a service company under the Office of the Company Registrar, Ministry of Industry, Nepal. HERD INTERNATIONAL functions with the principles of Youth-Centric Empowerment, High Regard to Human Subjects, Partnership and Collaboration, Integrated Development, Innovation for Impact, Translating Evidence into Policy and Practice and Zero Tolerance on Corruption and Misappropriation. All members of this organization embody in principle and practice these principles.

We function with 3E approaches of EFFICIENCY, EXECUTION and EMPOWERMENT.

Industry Type NGO / INGO / Social Work
Location Kathmandu , Nepal
Organization Size 1-10
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