Technical Assistant (Internships)

The objective of SSM-P is to improve the food security and livelihoods of rural farming families in bari-dominated farming systems in the mid hill districts of Nepal through the promotion of Sustainable Soil Management (SSM) practices.

SSM-P invites applications from B.Sc Agri. graduates for the above positions: there are 3 vacancies which are open only to women, dalit, janajatis and other ethnic minorities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Following a period of familiarization and training in Kathmandu to acquaint with SSM-P's operational procedures and with the sustainable soil management practices, the positions will be based in the three SSM-P clusters (far west, west, and east of Nepal). 75% of time will be spent in the field, working at the SSM-P cluster offices and with rural farming households and collaborating organizations.

REQUIREMENTS: A recently completed B.Sc. degree in Agriculture; no previous work experience is required.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The duration of the appointment is for a maximum of 1 year. SSM-P provides a stipend according to the programme's rules and regulations.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Qualified and interested candidates should apply with a covering letter and updated CV to the Team Leader, SSM-P/Helvetas Nepal, GPO Box: 688, Kathmandu or through email at ssmp@helvetas.org.np.

The deadline for applications is 5th January 2009.

Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.


INTERCOOPERATION: SSM-P is implemented in Collaboration with Government of Nepal and Civil Society Actors of Nepal. It is financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

Note: Published in the Kantipur Daily Newspaper
Date: 18/12/2008