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JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position: Research Assistant
TRAFFIC International and ANSAB, along with other national and international partners are implementing a UK Government through Darwin Initiative funded project entitled “Scaling conservation of Himalayan plants and fungi through sustainable trade“. This project aims to improve local livelihoods, elevate traditional knowledge, and strengthen national and regional approaches to sustainable biodiversity-based trade. At the impact level, the project will contribute to the sustainable management of Himalayan wild plants and fungi, with value chains that promote equitable trade, increase value addition, reduce poverty, and conserve species and ecologically fragile landscapes.
One of the activities of this project is to conduct a national level resource inventory of medical plants and fungi with high conservation and economic value in the mountainous regions of Nepal. The inventory will focus on species such as Attis, Guchi Chyau, Jatamansi, Kakoli, Kutki, Padamchal, Panchaaule, Setakchini, Satuwa, Sugandhawal and Yarsagumba. This national inventory will cover 27 Himalayan districts of Nepal, organized into five clusters to streamline data collection.
Cluster 1- Darchula, Bajhang and Bajura
Cluster 2: Humla, Mugu, Jumla, Kakikot, Jajarkot, Dolpa, Rukum West
Cluster 3: Rukum East, Rolpa, Myagdi, Mustang, Manang, Kaski, Lamjung and Gorkha
Cluster 4: Dhading, Rasuwa, Sindhupalchok, Dolakha and Ramechhap
Cluster 5: Solukhumbu, Sankhuwasabha, Taplejung and Panchthar
In this context, ANSAB is seeking to recruit individuals to facilitate and conduct resource inventory for the following short-term positions.
Responsibilities
Data collection in the designated areas
– Support inventory crew leader in conducting the resource inventory in the designated areas,
– Play supportive role in data collection and handling,
– Ensure the safety of equipment, samples, and the datasheet,
Reporting
– Support crew leader during data entry, and during the report preparation.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelors’ degree in Forestry, Botany, Environmental Science or related field
- Prior experience in conducting resource inventories will be an added advantage
- Knowledge of identifying Himalayan medicinal plants will be an added advantage
- Willingness to work in the mountains where the conditions generally are harsh
- Ability to work the team
- Preference will be given to students currently pursuing a master’s degree in Forestry, Botany, or Environmental Science for the research assistant positions.
Qualified candidates meeting the above requirements may apply by sending their latest curriculum vitae along with two references and a cover letter to the email address jobs@ansab.org.np, clearly mentioning the position you are applying for in the subject line by July 20, 2025.
ANSAB is an equal opportunity employer and doesn’t discriminate any applicant with regards to caste, race, colour, or religion. Priority will be given to the candidate from disadvantaged groups without compromising the merits and ability to perform the tasks efficiently and effectively. Potential female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the interview. No telephone enquiries will be entertained.
ANSAB reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process at any time.