Helen Keller International/Nepal, an international NGO part of Helen Keller International, is a global leader in saving the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We combat the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition.

Helen Keller International / Nepal is seeking candidate for: Action against Malnutrition through Agriculture (AAMA) Project

District Program Officers (Kailali - 1, Baitadi - 1)


REQUIREMENTS:


■ A minimum bachelor's degree in agriculture or public health or health education.

■ At least 4 years experience in health/ nutrition and agriculture related programme implementation

■ Proficiency in written and spoken English

■ Willing to travel to rural settings frequently.


MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


■ Coordinate homestead food production (HFP) and Essential Nutrition Actions (ENA) field activities in the project area with all partners, including district officers, local NGOs staff, FCHVs and participating mothers' group members

■ Assist the staff of local NGOs and district officers when they conduct training sessions for project beneficiaries at the grassroots level

■ Assist in the establishment of Village Model Farms and household gardens in the project area

■ Prepare field activities and other related reports

■ Assist project partners to procure seeds, poultry and other inputs, in consultation with the HFP Coordinator

■ Monitor and support the field activities of the partner NGOs, including reviewing their monthly financial reports.


Qualified Nepali National candidates should email a cover letter including salary expectation and CV with two references to: ppandey@hki.org with email subject mentioning position. CVs without cover letter will not be considered.

The closing date is December 30, 2008.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for test and interview.


Helen Keller International is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified women, men, minority and disabled candidate.

Note: Published in the Kathmandu Post Daily
Date: 19/12/2008