Website 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 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.
“Promoting Resilience and Enterprise Development through Local Resource Utilization in Nepal (PRERANA)” project is funded by Bayer Foundation, Bayer’s Social Innovation Program (SIP) and led by iDE, Nepal in Kaski and Syangja districts. LI-BIRD will implement this project in Machhapuchre and Madi Rural Municipalities of Kaski district. This project aims to improve resilience, health, nutrition, and economic prosperity at the household level by improving access to and equitable use of nutrition-specific, nutrition-sensitive, climate-resilience services and improving healthy habits and practices.
“Empowering and Innovative Designing for Protecting Nutrient Dense Food: Rural Market Development (RMD)” project is funded by USAID, Food System and Nutrition Innovation Lab (FSNIL) and led by iDE, Nepal in Kaski, Syangja, and Myagdi districts. LI-BIRD will implement this project in the same municipalities as PRERANA project. This project aims to strengthen the supply chain of nutrient-sensitive vegetables and fruits in rural Nepal markets by facilitating technology commercialization backed by research and adaptive, human-centered design principles.
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:
Technical Assistant (Level 4) -2, PRERANA and RMD Project, Field based (One each at Machhapuchhre and Madi Rural Municipality)
Job Summary: The Technical Assistant reports to the Senior Programme Officer and will be primarily responsible for implementing day-to-day field-level activities in each rural municipality. The Technical Assistant will work closely with farmers, groups, cooperatives, youths, local government, and relevant stakeholders to plan, implement, and coordinate the project activities at the community level to promote Tricho-vermicompost and post-harvest technologies in the project areas.
Education and Experience: Intermediate in Agriculture Science (Plant Science) or JT with three years’ experience or JTA in Agriculture (Plant Science) with five years of work experience in a rural setting.
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 13th August 2024 (29 Shrawan 2081) by filling an application in the link https://bit.ly/460IHW3“. 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.