RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be based in the Palpa cluster and lead field-level implementation of aQysta’s farming activities with special focus on ginger, turmeric, and beans.

• Conduct detailed farmer surveys on organic and inorganic farming practices, input usage, production methods, and compliance status.

• Guide farmers in transitioning toward and maintaining organic farming practices, ensuring adherence to certification standards.

• Regularly monitor and document field activities from land preparation to harvesting and post-harvest handling to ensure compliance with organic protocols.

• Identify and report any risks or non-compliance issues that may affect the organic certification process, and proactively suggest corrective measures.

• Coordinate closely with CRS field staff for joint surveys, field assessments, sample collection, and farmer data verification.

• Collect field samples (soil, crop, residue where required) as per certification or internal monitoring requirements.

• Maintain accurate digital and physical records of farmer data, crop progress, input usage, and survey findings in the company’s reporting system.

• Prepare and submit regular field reports to the Kathmandu office team, including progress updates, survey findings, challenges, and recommendations.

• Provide on-field technical guidance to farmers on crop management, pest and disease control using organic methods, and good agricultural practices.

• Support daily operations of the farmer field office in Palpa, including farmer coordination, documentation, and communication.

• Work in close coordination with the agronomist and sourcing team to ensure smooth implementation of production and compliance plans.

• Facilitate farmer meetings, awareness sessions, and training programs to strengthen adoption of organic standards.