Website Local Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research, and Development (LI-BIRD)
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Climate Change and DRR Officer
(Level 8)-1, (SAKSHAM Project, based at Site Office, Attariya, Kailali)
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 provides 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.
‘Strengthening Capacity of Smallholder Farmers for Resilient Livelihood (SAKSHAM)’, project is implemented by LI-BIRD in Kanchanpur and Doti districts with funding support from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland through FELM Nepal. The project aims to improve and diversify food and nutrition security by creating income opportunities in target communities and improving climate change adaptation and disaster risk management capacities of local governments, institutions and communities in these districts.
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 following positions:
Climate Change and DRR Officer (Level 8)-1, (SAKSHAM Project, based at Site Office, Attariya, Kailali)
Job Summary: Reporting to Team Leader, Climate Change and DRR Officer will be responsible for leading the Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction component of the SAKSHAM Project. The Officer needs to provide support the Team Leader and project team in planning, execution, monitoring, coordination, documentation, and reporting. The officer’s key duties include efficient management of the project resources and building relationships with donors; coordinating with local and provincial governments and other government institutions and private sectors for leveraging resources and building synergies in project implementation.
Education and Experience: Master’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university in the field of Environmental Science, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management or related field, with 3 years of work experience in managing climate change and disaster risk-related projects.
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 22 May 2024 (9 Jestha 2081) by filling an application in the link https://bit.ly/3UFdPWa. Applications should be submitted with a complete set of required documents, otherwise 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.