Website Local Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research and Development (LI-BIRD)
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Agriculture Officer (Level 7)-1 (Women only) (based at Sindhuli district)
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.
‘Renewable Energy for Resilient Agri-Food System (RERAS)’ project, funded by Royal Norwegian Embassy and led by UNDP Nepal, is being implemented by LI-BIRD in 11 municipalities of Sudurpashchim, Karnali and Bagmati Provinces (4 in Karnali, 6 in Sudurpaschim and 1 in Bagmati) in collaboration with the local governments and partnership with Alternative Energy Promotion Center (AEPC), International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and World Food Programme (WFP). The project aims to increase agricultural productivity and food and nutrition security by enhancing the use of reliable and affordable energy solutions for production, irrigation, processing, storing, packaging, and marketing of locally grown farm products.
LI-BIRD invites applications from eligible and qualified Nepali citizens who are committed and have the ability to deliver results with the highest integrity for the position.
Job Summary: Reporting to Cluster Coordinator (CC), the Agriculture Officer (AO) will support in implementation of field level activities, monitoring and documentation of the project. The AO’s key duties include field level project planning, implementation and monitoring and quality control; capacity building of project beneficiaries; data management, synthesis and report writing; and technical backstopping of field staff. The AO should ensure the project is being implemented as per the project’s overall project goal, objectives and outcomes. The AO is also required to coordinate with the local governments and district line agencies and other key stakeholders in planning and implementation of the project to ensure adequate programme synergies, resource leveraging and scaling up of potential innovations.
Education and Experience: Master’s Degree in Agricultural Sciences or other relevant subjects with 2 years relevant experience or Bachelors Degree in Agriculture Sciences with 5 years of relevant work experiences in agriculture and livelihood sectors. Candidates with valid motorbike/scooter license and work experience in the implementation and reporting of projects 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 and relevant testimonials, by 27 December 2023 (11 Paush 2080). 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, Ranipauwa, Pokhara or the Programme Coordination Office, Sanepa, Lalitpur. All candidates need to fill an application in the link https://bit.ly/41tbuAD. 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 communities).
Please apply to: Human Resources Manager, LI-BIRD, PO Box 324, Pokhara, Kaski.