Agrifood System Expert / Training Design and Delivery Expert

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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LI-BIRD is anticipating a short-term project from September 2025 to March 2026 (7 months), to be implemented in Karnali, Sudurpaschim and Lumbini Provinces of Nepal.  The project aims to support in start-up and delivery of a project being implemented by Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) by delineating agroecological clusters and value chains, developing agroecology curricula, enhancing capacity of extension workers through trainings, and preparing frameworks for Palika Agroecological Plans (PAPs). 

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 following positions:

1. Agrifood System Expert (Level 9) - (1): To be based at Programme Coordination Office, Sanepa, Lalitpur

Job Summary: Reporting to the SPL-Climate Action, the Agrifood system expert will take on the role of Project Coordinator and will be responsible for overall management of the project by providing leadership in planning, coordination, execution, monitoring, documentation and reporting. S/he needs to ensure efficient project management, including staff and budget and foster relationship and coordination with funding agency, stakeholders, including provincial and local governments and other relevant stakeholders at federal, provincial and local levels. S/he needs to engage and work closely with the consultant team to develop Agroecological Cluster Delineation (AECD) and Palika Agroecological Plan (PAP) of selected project Palikas.

Education and Experience: Master's Degree in Agriculture, Agroecology, Agroeconomics or related field with five years of experience preferably in developing strategies and plans and, designing, implementing projects related to sustainable agriculture. Candidates with a demonstrated track record of developing technical guidelines, manuals, Palika agriculture strategy and policy briefs will have an added advantage and are encouraged to apply.   

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2. Training Design and Delivery Expert (Level 9)- (1): To be based at Programme Coordination Office, Sanepa, Lalitpur 

Job Summary: Reporting to the Strategic Programme Lead (SPL)-Climate Action, the Training Design and Delivery Expert will be responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, monitoring, documenting and reporting activities related to agroecological training curricula development and training delivery to the extension workers and lead farmers of Karnali, Sudurpaschim and Lumbini Provinces provinces. S/he needs to closely work with partners and stakeholders and mobilize experts for agroecological training curricula development and delivery and ensure the high-level outcome within the stipulated time. S/he will have a key role in coordinating and engaging implementing partner, relevant Federal, Provincial and Local Governments and other relevant stakeholders for co-designing a training course and its piloting through organizing ToT trainings in Karnali, Sudurpaschim and Lumbini Provinces.

Education and Experience: Master's degree in agriculture, Agriculture Extension, Rural Development, Education or related field with five years of relevant experience. Person having specialized training or certification in training of trainers (ToT), curriculum design and training delivery will have added advantage and are encouraged to apply.

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Please visit our website at: https://libird.org/career/ for organizational details and full announcement, including detailed job descriptions, skills/competencies requirements, and application instructions.

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 10 September 2025 (25 Bhadra 2082) by filling an application in the link https://bit.ly/vacancy-cara Applications should be submitted with a complete set of required documents, otherwise they will not be considered for further processing. 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, Pokhara, Kaski.