Biodiversity Specialist

ANSAB is currently seeking young, energetic and career-oriented field-based candidates for the following positions for an EU funded ‘CSOs Actions for Resilient Ecosystem and Community Project’, being implemented in partnership with ADRA Nepal in Banke and Bardiya districts. The detail of the positions with responsibilities, essential skills and qualifications are as follows:

BIODIVERSITY SPECIALIST

Duty station: Banke

Duration: 3 years

Required number: 1

Major roles and responsibilities:

The Biodiversity Specialist will be responsible for the coordinating and implementing project activities in the field. Major responsibilities of this position include:

• Undertake overall responsibility to plan, coordinate and implement project activities in the field
• Support forest user groups to identify gaps in sustainable forest management practices in line with National Forest Stewardship Standards (NFSS), design measures and incorporate into their forest management plan, and get approval from the authority
• Build the capacity of local resource persons, stakeholders and local communities on sustainable forests and ecosystem services management in line with NFSS
• Provide technical expertise to carry out assessment of biodiversity, NTFPs and other ecosystem services
• Organize awareness raising campaign on forest fire prevention and control, with trainings to local fire brigades and support to establish community friendly fire lines in forests
• Facilitate periodic meetings and assemblies of CFUGs, & executive level meeting to discuss and orient on implementation of forest operation plan
• Empower FUGs with gender transformative plan actively engaged in biodiversity conservation and restoration
• Train FUG representatives on group management, leadership and good governance, accounting, and bookkeeping, GEDSI, PSEAH & inclusive leadership
• Support to develop and follow up of GESI policy and strategy action plans, and application of gender analysis at FUGs
• Carry out biodiversity conservation activities, such as promotion of alternative energy, bioengineering in erosion prone and flood affected areas, and water and spring protection in the project area

Qualification and skills:

• M.Sc. in forestry with two years of experience
• Good knowledge on community forestry, forest inventory, sustainable forest management standards including NFSS
• In-depth knowledge on handing over process of community forests
• Ability to handle forest survey tools and equipment, and familiar with GIS
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills in English and Nepali
• Ability to plan and prioritize work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Proficient in using information technologies and good computer skills, particularly in the use of MS Office Package
• Motorbike riding skill with valid driving license

  Qualified candidates meeting the above requirements may apply by sending latest curriculum vitae along with two references and a cover letter including expected gross salary to email address jobs@ansab.org.np clearly mentioning the position applying in the subject line by December 03, 2024.

ANSAB is an equal opportunity employer and doesn’t discriminate any applicant with regards to caste, race, color, or religion. Priority will be given to the candidates from the project area and 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 written test and interview. No telephone enquiries will be entertained.