Agriculture/NRM Officer

JWAS-Nepal is a non-government and non-profit making social organization which works to uplift the standard of living for the women, children and other marginalized people of rural community and to improve their economic, health and social conditions by proper mobilization of local resources with community participation. It was established in 2050 B.S. (1993A.D.) in Dhanusha District. The organization was founded and is operated by a group of women social workers.

TERMS OF REFERENCE (ToR)

Project

Civil Society for Nature-Based Local Agri-Food Systems (CS4FS)

Janakpur Women Awareness Society (JWAS) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization established in 1993 in Dhanusha District, Nepal. Founded and operated by women social workers, JWAS works to improve the living standards and socioeconomic well-being of women, children, and marginalized communities through community participation, local resource mobilization, and inclusive development initiatives. JWAS Nepal promotes gender equality and social inclusion, sustainable livelihoods, climate resilience, natural resource management, and community empowerment, with a particular focus on disadvantaged and marginalized populations.

The Civil Society for Nature-Based Local Agri-Food Systems (CS4FS) project aims to promote inclusive, sustainable, and resilient local agri-food systems through regenerative agriculture, agroecological practices, natural resource management, and strengthened civil society engagement. The project works with marginalized and smallholder farming households, landless communities, farmer groups, community-based organizations (CBOs), local governments, and private-sector actors in three municipalities of Dhanusha District, Madhesh Province. It seeks to strengthen food security, improve agricultural productivity and soil health, enhance climate resilience, and promote sustainable livelihood opportunities through nature-based solutions and locally led agricultural development. The project targets 2,500 smallholder farmers and 500 landless households across Ganeshman Charnath Municipality, Shahidnagar Municipality, and Janaknandani Rural Municipality in Dhanusha District.

The Agriculture/NRM Officer will provide technical leadership and operational support for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities related to regenerative agriculture, agroecology, natural resource management, climate-resilient farming, and sustainable livelihoods. The officer will work closely with project staff, consortium partners, farmer groups, CBOs, local governments, and private-sector stakeholders to strengthen the capacities of farming communities, facilitate the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices, and promote inclusive and resilient local agri-food systems. The position will also ensure that project interventions are implemented effectively, on time, and within the approved budget, in accordance with project objectives, quality standards, donor requirements, and JWAS Nepal’s policies and procedures.

5. Key Roles and Responsibilities

5.1. Technical Planning and Project Implementation

5.2. Capacity Development and Community Mobilization

5.3. Natural Resource Management and Climate Resilience

5.4. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning, and Reporting

5.5. Stakeholder Coordination and Partnership Management

5.6. Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, Accountability, and Safeguarding

5.7. Compliance and Other Responsibilities

Ensure that all project activities comply with JWAS Nepal’s policies and procedures, approved project documents, donor requirements, and applicable government regulations.

Maintain proper records of trainings, meetings, field visits, distributions, beneficiary participation, expenditures, and other project activities.

Support project reviews, audits, assessments, proposal development, and new project concept development by providing relevant technical information and evidence.

Participate in organizational and project-level meetings, planning exercises, capacity-building events, and performance reviews.

Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Project Manager that are consistent with the objectives of the CS4FS project and the scope of the position.

6. Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate

8. Duty Station and Working Conditions

The Agriculture/NRM Officer will be based in Janakpur, Dhanusha District, Madhesh Province, with frequent travel to the project’s working municipalities and communities. The position requires regular field engagement, coordination with local stakeholders, and participation in project meetings, monitoring visits, training sessions, and other relevant activities. The officer must be willing to undertake frequent field travel, including during difficult seasonal conditions. A valid motorcycle driving license may be considered an advantage where consistent with JWAS policy.

Interested and qualified candidates who are committed to JWAS vision and mission and meet the requirements of this position are invited to submit:

Applications should be sent to [email protected] with the subject line “Application for Agriculture/NRM Officer – CS4FS Project”.

Application deadline

17 November 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further recruitment procedures. Applications from qualified candidates residing in the project’s working areas, women, youth, members of marginalized communities, and eligible former JWAS project staff are particularly encouraged.

JWAS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a fair, transparent, inclusive, and non-discriminatory recruitment process. Canvassing or attempts to improperly influence the recruitment process at any stage may result in disqualification. Telephone inquiries regarding the recruitment process will not be entertained.

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