Website Local Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research, and Development (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.
LI-BIRD offers 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.
Transitioning to Agroecological Production (TAP) is a regional project funded by the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) for implementation in Nepal, Bhutan and Pakistan for the period of 3 years. In Nepal, the project will be implemented in Karnali, Sudurpaschim and Lumbini Provinces to support the IFAD funded Resilient High Value Agriculture Program (RHVAP), the Nepal Government’s flagship programme under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Environment (MoAFE). The TAP project aims to support transition to commercially viable agroecological systems and strengthen the economic resilience of smallholder farmers through promotion and scaling of agroecological farming systems in the region. The project will seek to accelerate on farm agroecological transformation while strengthening the market, knowledge and institutional systems required to sustain and scale agroecological practices within ongoing investment projects in Nepal, Bhutan and Pakistan. While project implementation in each country will be led by the respective implementing partners, LI-BIRD will be responsible for overall coordination and project management. The project will promote collaboration, learning and knowledge exchange among the three countries while ensuring effective planning, implementation, monitoring, financial oversight, reporting and accountability at both national and regional levels.
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 position.
Value Chain and Business Development (VCBD) Expert (Level 9)- (1): To be based at Surkhet
Job Summary: Reporting to the Team Leader, the Value Chain and Business Development (VCBD) Expert will lead and support in-country project activities related to the marketing of agroecological products with Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) certification and value chains in close coordination with RHVAP, local government community groups and private sectors. Key responsibilities include developing localized certification and traceability systems; forging partnerships and strengthening capacity of farmers, producer organizations, market actors and other relevant stakeholders on establishing record keeping and certification systems, marketing and business development planning and execution; facilitating farmer-to-farmer learning and exposure visits; and supporting data management, documentation and reporting. The VCBD Expert will provide technical guidance to the farmers and producer organizations and coordinate with local government, private sector actors and other stakeholders to strengthen market-led production, agri-business linkage, building synergies, leverage resources and scale promising innovations and agroecology-based value chain models.
Education and Experience: Master’s degree in agribusiness management or agriculture economics or an equivalent related field, with at least 5 years of work experience on agriculture value chain and market systems development engaging smallholder producers and private sectors. Candidates with valid motorbike/scooter license and grounded experience in safe food and agroecological value chains and market developments, basic understanding about organic certification including Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) and private sector promotion are encouraged to apply.
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 27 October 2026 (10 Kartik 2083) by filling an application in the link https://bit.ly/VACANCY-TAP. Applications should be submitted with a complete set of required documents, otherwise they 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.
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