Website Local Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research, and Development (LI-BIRD)
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Admin and Finance Assistant (level-4) -1 (Women only) based at Birendranagar, Surkhet
Local Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research, and Development (LI-BIRD) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in October 1995 with its Head Office in Pokhara and Programme Coordination Office in Lalitpur. LI-BIRD is committed to capitalizing on local initiatives for sustainable management of renewable natural resources and improving the livelihoods of rural people in Nepal.
LI-BIRD provides a collegial and supportive working environment where young professionals with a learning attitude thrive and succeed. LI-BIRD provides unparalleled mentoring support while challenging its staff to learn, innovate and acquire skills and experiences that will become foundational for the rest of their careers.
‘Green Karnali: Climate and Gender Responsive Resilient Agriculture and Enterprises in Karnali River Basin’ is being implemented by LI-BIRD with funding support of DANIDA through DanChurchAid (DCA) Nepal in Surkhet, Dailekh and Accham districts. The project aims to build resilient livelihoods of smallholder farmers, especially women and youths, through the promotion of climate and gender-friendly agroecology based farming approaches and green enterprises.
‘Building Capacity of Women Farmers in Climate Resilient Agroecological Farming Practices’ Project is implemented by LI-BIRD with funding support from Kfb Austria in Surkhet and Jumla district of Karnali province. The project aims to increase the knowledge and skills of women farmers on agro-ecological farming systems, co-create and demonstrate women-responsive agro-ecological farming packages and practices by engaging community people and strengthen local producer’s groups and cooperatives with increased participation and leadership of women farmers.
LI-BIRD invites applications from eligible and qualified Nepali women candidates who are committed and have the ability to deliver results with the highest integrity for the following positions:
Job Summary: Reporting to the Team Leader, the Admin & Finance Assistant will be primarily responsible for account keeping of the project. S/he will also support the project team on administration, procurement and logistics management. S/he will coordinate with relevant staff to ensure accounting and documentation of all financial transactions are carried out accurately and in a timely manner.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in commerce/management, with two years of relevant work experience. Residents of Karnali Province are preferred and are encouraged to apply.
LI-BIRD offers competitive remuneration and other fringe benefits as laid out in its personnel policy. Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications with CV, including three references, citizenship certificate, motorbike/scooter driving license (if available) and relevant testimonials, by 5 January 2023 (21 Paush 2079). Applications can be submitted via email at opportunities@libird.org with the subject starting as: [VACANCY] or may be hand-delivered at LI-BIRD Head Office, Gairapatan, Pokhara or the Programme Coordination Office, Sanepa, Lalitpur. All candidates need to fill an application in the link https://bit.ly/3Ftsdcl. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview. Telephone calls will not be entertained and could lead to disqualification.
LI-BIRD promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (women and candidates from Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai and other minority community).
Please apply to: Human Resources Manager, LI-BIRD, PO Box 324, Pokhara, Kaski.