Website Local Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research, and Development (LI-BIRD)
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Team Leader (level-9) -1 ( 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.
“Embedding Sustainable Pollination Management into Nepalese Agricultural Systems” project is being implemented by LI-BIRD in Karnali province in partnership with the University of Bristol UK, HERD International, Ministry of Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives (MoLMAC), Karnali Province and Agriculture and Forestry University Nepal with funding support from DARWIN Initiatives. The project aims to increase evidence-based approaches for enhancing pollination services in Nepal leading to increased pollinator biodiversity, increased yields of pollinator-dependent crops and improved livelihoods and nutrition.
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 the Programme Development Director, the Team Leader (TL) will be responsible for the overall management of the project by providing strong leadership in planning, execution, monitoring, coordination, documentation and reporting. TL needs to ensure efficient management of the project resources, including staff and budget, building relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, local, provincial and federal governments, and relevant networks for leveraging resources and building synergies to achieve project outcomes. The TL needs to work closely with project partners, government offices particularly MoLMAC, Karnali Province and other stakeholders for the pollination management activities and the preparation of pollinator action plan for Karnali Province.
Education and Experience: Master’s Degree in Agroecology, Plant Protection, Entomology or other relevant disciplines with five years of experience. Experience of work in agrobiodiversity, insect pollination or other agroecosystem management and policy discourse related projects 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 (if available) and relevant testimonials, by 1 May 2023 (18 Baisakh 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 must fill an application in the link https://bit.ly/3H04Pop. 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.