Project Manager / Project Officer

Vacancy Announcement

Heifer Project Nepal, established in 1996 as a separate entity from Heifer International Nepal, partners with local, national, and international stakeholders to empower communities. The organization focuses on promoting food security and improving livelihoods through sustainable agriculture and livestock farming. HPN invites applications from eligible Nepali citizens for the project entitled “Jersey Valley”. This is a joint project between HPN and Heifer Netherland, being funded by Jersey Oversees Aids.

Heifer Project Nepal is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.

1. Project Manager – Jersey Valley Nos. – 1 

Project Location – Nawalpur, Kaski, and Tanahun districts of Gandaki Province

The Project Manager –Jersey Valley, will lead and coordinate effective implementation of the Jersey Valley Project.  S/he will collaborate with the Milky Way Program team, local implementing partner, DMPCUs of the project districts, provincial and local governments to establish a nucleus herd of Jersey breed for genetic improvement of breed throughout the country. Along with that, s/he will be responsible for disseminating proven technologies, with a special focus on climate-smart and good dairy husbandry practices among dairy farmers in the project districts. In addition, she/he will ensure the strengthening of social capital at the level of dairy cooperatives and farmers, improve farmers’ access to local markets, and a strengthened enabling regulatory environment. The manager will ensure efficient and effective implementation of project activities leading to achieve project outputs and outcomes, compliance with standards, timely monitoring and reporting, and delivery of projects within scope, time, and budget while maintaining accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:

• A bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Dairy Science or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of managerial experience, or a master’s degree in any of the above fields with at least three (3) years of relevant experience. 
• Previous experience in dairy development will be considered an added advantage. 
• Demonstrated experience in community mobilization, social capital development, institutional development, capacity building, training, smallholder farmers/rural SMEs/co-ops, and base of the pyramid consumers
• Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements.

Job Descriptions Link: Project Manager

Link: Application Form

2. Project Officer – Livestock Technology and One Health- Nos. 2

Project Location – Nawalpur, Kaski, and Tanahun districts of Gandaki Province

The Project Officer – Livestock Technology and One Health, will be responsible for the implementation of the Jersey Valley Project field activities in the assigned project district under the close supervision of the Project Manager-Jersey Valley. The main functions include supporting dairy farmers in establishing Jersey Nucleus Herd and promoting the adoption of proven dairy technologies, mainly climate -smart good dairy husbandry practices. S/he will be responsible for developing the Jersey nucleus herds as well as the center of excellence for horizontal diffusion of technologies in major dairy pocket areas. S/he will provide diagnostic services, clinical care, and treatment for dairy animals while promoting Good Husbandry Practices (GHP) among dairy farmers in the project district. The officer will work with the Milky Way program team, local implementing partner, local and provincial government, private sectors, and international experts to improve dairy animal productivity, health, and welfare through scientific and evidence-based approaches. This role requires working closely with academic and research institutions in research and development and generating new knowledge in all domains of dairy development.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s or a master’s degree in veterinary science and animal Husbandry from a recognized university, with a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a veterinarian or dairy clinician.
• Should have sound knowledge on animal breeding and database management
• Experience in diagnosing dairy animal diseases at the field level, based on history, signs, and symptoms, including sample collection and laboratory examination.
• In-depth technical knowledge and practical skills in treating dairy animals, ranging from minor to complex cases.
• Demonstrated experience in community mobilization, social capital development, institutional development, capacity building, training, smallholder farmers/rural SMEs/co-ops, and base of the pyramid consumers
• Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements.

Job Descriptions Link: Project Officer

Link: Application Form

How to apply:

A cover letter and the latest curriculum vitae along with the application form should be submitted to hr.nepal@heifer.org  by 17 July 2025, 5:00 PM. Please indicate the position that you are applying for. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the interview. 

Heifer Project Nepal

Hattiban, Lalitpur-15

Email: hr.nepal@heifer.org