Technical Assistant (level-4) (Women only)

LI-BIRD

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.

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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.

“Scaling Up Climate Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Livelihood of Smallholder Farmers in Nepal (CRA) Phase II” is being implemented in Sindhupalchowk and Kaski districts in Nepal with funding support from Bread for the World (BftW), Germany. The project promotes an agroecological farming approach with an aim to contribute to sustainable livelihoods and build resilience of smallholder and women farmers in Nepal. The project promotes an agroecological farming approach that utilizes and promotes crop diversity, improves soil health, conserves and sustainably utilizes water and other natural resources, maximizes utilization of local resources and empowers women, indigenous communities and smallholder farmers.

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. Technical Assistant (level-4) -1 (Women only) based at Thumpakhar, Sunkoshi Rural Municipality Sindhupalchowk)

Job Summary: The Technical Assistant reports to the Sustainable Agriculture Officer and will be primarily responsible for implementing day to day field level activities for the project. The Technical Assistant needs to work closely with farmers and their groups/cooperatives, local government and market actors to plan, implement and coordinate the project activities at the community level.

Education and Experience: Education and Experience: Intermediate or JT/JTA degree in Agriculture (Plant Science) with three years of work experience in a rural setting.

Please click on the link below for more job details:

JD for Technical Assistant

Please visit our website at: https://www.libird.org/ 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 (if available) and relevant testimonials, by 6 June 2023 (23 Jestha 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 out an application in the link bit.ly/3BQ68Dk. 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 candidates from Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai and other minority communities).

Please apply to: Human Resources Manager, LI-BIRD, PO Box 324, Pokhara, Kaski

Overview

Category Technical, Development and Project, Assistant
Openings 1
Position Type Contract
Experience 3+ years
Education JTA Agriculture
Posted Date 25 May, 2023
Apply Before 06 Jun, 2023
City Sindhupalchowk