Primary Functions:
The HFP Marketing Officer will be responsible for managing and providing technical support for implementation of production to income activities through HFP program. S/he works closely with district team; marketing specialist and agriculture team based in Kathmandu and provides necessary support to partner NGO assuring quality field implementation to achieve program outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
§ Provide technical support to develop need-based and context specific HFP marketing interventions for district implementation plan
§ Provide technical guidance to partner NGO for implementation of HFP marketing activities as per District Implementation plan
§ Coordinate with the district team members for cohesive implementation of the program activities aligned with budget
§ Strengthen technical capacity of front line workers (field supervisors) on HFP marketing
§ Roll out capacity building programs to improve the skills of VMFs in post-harvest processing,poultry products, group mobilization and enterprise development
§ Provide technical assistance to sustain VMF through enhancing capacity of Village Model Farmers (VMFs) as the HFP resource center and service providers
§ Coordinate and collaborate with KISAN and PAHAL for marketing of surplus produces
§ Take lead to develop initiatives for sustainability of HFP beneficiary group (saving credit, group registration) and village model farm, poultry brooding center, Local Resource Person
§ Ensure program quality by intensive monitoring and supervision in coordination collaboration with district line agencies
§ Prepare district monthly, trimester and other routine progress reports under guidance of technical team for monitoring and evaluation and in coordination with district and PNGO
§ Provide necessary support to District Coordinator and Marketing Specialist for day to day management as per need
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
§ A minimum bachelor’s degree in agriculture and/or livestock from a recognized university
§ At least two years’ experience in agriculture/livestock marketing, value chain, agri. business promotion for nutrition and livelihoods-related program implementation
§ Experience in working with GoN programs, and district line agencies
§ Proficiency in written and spoken English
§ Willing to travel to rural settings frequently
To apply, please submit a cover letter and updated CV to vdrc@vdrc.org.np or at VDRC central office at Gaindakot-8 no later than 5 August 2017.