Cluster Coordinator (Level 8)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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 following positions:

1) Cluster Coordinator (Level 8)-1, (based at Chandanaath, Jumla) (Women candidates preferred)

Job Summary:  Reporting to the Team Leader, the Cluster Coordinator (CC) will be responsible for overall project planning and implementation, and coordination and collaboration with project consortium partners and local stakeholders. The CC’s key duties include cluster level project planning and implementation; monitoring and quality control; capacity building of the project staff; organizing training and workshops; data collection and management; and report writing. The CC should ensure the project is being implemented as per the project’s overall project goal, objectives and outcomes. The CC is also responsible for coordination with the provincial and local governments and district line agencies and other key stakeholders to ensure adequate programme synergies, resource leveraging and scaling up of potential innovations.

Education and Experience: Masters in Agriculture (preferably specialization in horticulture) with 3 years of work experience in agriculture and livelihood sector. Candidates with valid motorbike/scooter license and work experience in the implementation and reporting of multi-partner projects are encouraged to apply.

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Please visit our website at: https://libird.org/career/jobs 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 April 2024 (28 Chaitra 2080) by filling an application in the link https://bit.ly/4azX30I. Applications should be submitted with complete set of required documents, otherwise 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.