Project Officer

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 “Integrated Dairy Productivity Improvement Project for Smallholder Farmers in Kamalamai Municipality, Nepal (Phase 2)” Project, the following position:

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.

Position: Project Officer -Livestock Technology and One Health- 1

Function:

The Project Officer – Livestock Technology and One Health will be responsible for the develop and implement of innovative technologies across the dairy value chain, focusing on dairy animal health, breeding, and management at the field level. S/he will provide diagnostic services, clinical care, and treatment for dairy animals while promoting Good Husbandry Practices (GHP) among dairy farmers in Kamalamai Municipality, Sindhuli, as a part of the strengthening Model Dairy Village (MDV) initiative. The officer will work with the Milky Way project team, local implementing partner, local 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 to support generating new knowledge in all domains of dairy development.

Educational Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’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, or a master’s degree in veterinary science from a recognized university, with at least one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements

Preferred Requirements:

• 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.
• Experience in performing both minor and major surgical procedures on dairy animals.
• Proficiency in reproductive physiology, including AI services, pregnancy diagnosis (manual and ultrasound), and managing infertility cases such as repeat breeding, pyometra, and anestrus.
• 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
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills

Job Descriptions (Download from Here)

Application Form (Download from Here)

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 1 September 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

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