VCDP Job Vacancy for Various Positions:
The Value Chain Development of Fruit and Vegetables in Nepal Project (VCDP), focuses on increasing production, reducing post-harvest losses, and promoting market linkages. Led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD), Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the 5-year project aims to increase the incomes of smallholder farmers growing fruit and vegetables.
lt will target three major road corridors (the BP and part of Arniko highway, Prithvi highway extended up to Putalibazar Municipalit and Hetauda - Dumkibas section of East-West highway) in Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces. The project aims to reach at least 10,000 farmers and 20 cooperatives of the project command areas.
The project is seeking qualified, dedicated and result oriented Nepalese citizens for the following positions:
Vacancy Details:
1. Horticulture Specialist
| Level | SB 5/Peg 1 |
| Number of Positions | 1 (One) |
| Duty Station | Kathmandu with frequent travel to project areas |
2. Marketing and Value Chain Specialist
| Level | SB 5/Peg 1 |
| Number of Positions | 1 (One) |
| Duty Station | Kathmandu with frequent travel to project areas |
3. Technology Extension Specialist
| Level | SB 5/Peg 1 |
| Number of Positions | 1 (One) |
| Duty Station | Kathmandu with frequent travel to project areas |
Weblink for application: http://www.np.undp.org/content/nepal/en/home/operations/jobs/
Please visit the given weblink for a detailed job description and for an online application. Applications along with duly filled up UN Personal History Form-P11 (downloadable from website http://www.np.undp.org/content/nepagen/home/operations/jobs) must be submitted 2 January 2021.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. UNDP retains the right to contact referees directly.
The candidates are assessed at various levels, based on objective and specific criteria defined by UNDP. Any kind of undue influence from the candidates, panel members, or any related parties are not entertained. In the case where such influences are noticed, the said candidate will be disqualified from the process.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity (in terms of minority groups, caste/ethnic groups, persons with disabilities, etc.) and has the policy to have gender balance among staff at all levels. Qualified female candidates and candidates particularly from disadvantaged and socially excluded groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
All applications will be treated with the highest confidentiality.
