Training Specialist - one (Initially 5 months with possibility of 3 months extension)
Work station: AFSP Office, Kathmandu with frequent visits to project districts
Qualification/experience: Masters' degree in Agricultural Sciences or in any discipline of social or development studies with seven years of experience in the design of curriculum, training materials and the application of participatory methods of training with working experience in training management, sessions facilitation and institutional networking. Related training and experience in design and implementation of season long ToT, refresher courses to different target groups (farmers, entrepreneurs, field level technicians and technical officers) on agriculture and livestock development in agricultural project and proven experience in design, implementation and facilitation of Farmer Field School (FFS) is compulsory.
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Interested qualified persons should forward their duly signed application and updated Standard Personal History Form (PHF) no later than 30 July 2017 by 17:00 hours either by:
A) Electronic format to FAO-NP@fao.org. The subject of the e-mail shall indicate the appropriate post applied or,
B) A hard copy in a sealed envelope, attention, Dr. Somsak Pipoppinyo, FAO Representative in Nepal, FAO, UN House, Pulchowk, PO Box 25, Kathmandu, Nepal. Envelope should clearly indicate the position for which you are applying.
Women and people from minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. Only short- listed candidates will be contacted. No telephone enquiry will be entertained.
Nepal became a member of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on 21 November 1951. Since that time Nepal and FAO have been cooperating to improve the agricultural and rural development in the country.
FAO was the first among the different UN agencies to start its office and field level work in Nepal focusing initially on agriculture and water resource management. During last 64 years of service, FAO Nepal office has made great strides in vital areas of agriculture and rural development by providing advice on policy matters and technical support in relevant sub sectors. It also mobilizes extra-budgetary sources in times of disaster and emergency to provide urgent humanitarian support.