Terms of Reference (ToR) for Trainee- Livestock Technology and One Health(LTOH)

Terms of Reference (ToR) for Trainee- Livestock Technology and One Health(LTOH)

Heifer Project International Nepal (Heifer) is dedicated to ending hunger and poverty while caring for the Earth through agriculture-based livelihood and market system development programs. While agriculture and livestock-based micro, small and medium enterprises-MSMEs remains an important source of income for rural people, entrepreneurship has been yet to achieve its true potential in this sector. HPIN has realized that the lack of access to capital for smallholder farmers, SMEs and off-takers for business expansion is one of the major limiting factors. 

Number of Trainee: 2

Contract Period: 15th Oct 2025 to 30th June 2026

Reporting to: Program manager-LTOH

Travel Required: 75% Monthly.

Location: Janakpur Region (1) and Butwal Region (1).

Key Responsibilities:

• Support community and technical staff of Project for the construction of Cattle/Goat/Swine shed
• Ensure quality of animals procured through the projects.
• Support project teams in organizing trainings, interactive meetings and other activities included in the projects.
• Coordinate with Insurance companies to facilitate livestock insurance and claim settlement.
• Regularly visit Households to observe the Livestock management practices and orient farmers on GHP
• Work in close collaboration with Regional of Team to support implementation of projects.
• Ensure the effective delivery of CAVEs services at the field level and enhance their capacity.
• Perform Job related duties as required. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in veterinary science from a recognized university 
• Applicants must have passed the council examination and be registered with the Nepal Veterinary Council
• Availability and willingness to travel to field extensively.
• Ability to coordinate with team and perform multiple tasks.
• Willingness to work with flexible schedule.
• Sensitive in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender equity.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic mail (Microsoft office preferred), and internet.

Other Requirements:

• Willing to travel frequently in the different working areas of the project
• Must have a two-wheeler driving license and a laptop
• Encourage applicants from Janakpur, Butwal and surrounding districts. 

Application and Required Documents

Interested and experienced individual from the same field is requested to apply along with the following documents mentioning email subject line “Application for Trainee-LTOH” through email to hr.nepal@heifer.org. 

• Application letter
• Updated CV
• Expected monthly remuneration (NPR)
• Copy of VAT/PAN registration certificate 
• Copy of Nepali citizenship certificate
• A copy of valid 2 wheelers driving license

Deadline for Submission: 2nd Oct 2025 before 5 : 00 PM. 

Culture of Belonging 

Heifer is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with some form of specially abled.

Disclaimer 

Issuance of this notice does not obligate Heifer to hire, nor will pay any costs associated with the submission of application and participate in the selection process. Furthermore, Heifer reserves the right to reject any and all applications, if such an action is considered to be in the best interest of the project.