Team Leader (Level 8) - 1 (CSV Phase II Project, Based At Nawalparasi)
Local Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research and Development (LI-BIRD) is a non-profit making, non-governmental organization established in October 1995 with its Head Office in Pokhara. LI-BIRD is committed to capitalizing on local initiatives for sustainable management of renewable natural resources and improving livelihoods of rural people in Nepal.
LI-BIRD provides a collegial, supportive and multidisciplinary 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.
Climate-Smart Villages (CSV) Phase II project is funded by CCAFS and being implemented in Bardiya, Mahottari, and Nawalparasi districts. The project aims to enhance national capacity for scaling up CSV approach for building community resilience to climate change in Nepal.
LI-BIRD invites applications from eligible Nepali citizens who are reliable, accountable and have the ability to deliver results with the highest integrity for the position.
Job Summary: The Team Leader will be responsible for the overall management of CSV Phase II project. Major duties include: managing budget and human resource, providing technical guidance to the team, monitoring and evaluation of project, coordinating with policy makers, partners and stakeholders, ensuring greater synergy and resource leveraging with similar initiatives, preparation of progress reports and knowledge products, and monitoring and evaluation.
Education and Experience: Master’s degree in Agriculture, Climate Change, Environmental Science or Natural Resource Management or related field, with 3 years’ work experience in project management on related fields.
LI-BIRD offers competitive remuneration and other benefits according to its Personnel Policies. Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications with CV including three references, citizenship certificate and relevant testimonials by 24 May 2017 (2074 Jestha 10). The application can also be sent by email at opportunities@libird.org with the e-mail subject starting as: [VACANCY]. Only shortlisted candidates will be called 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 community).
Please apply to: Human Resource Manager, LI-BIRD, PO Box. 324, Pokhara, Kaski
Local Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research and Development (LI-BIRD) is a non-profit making, non-governmental organization established in 1995 in Pokhara, Nepal. LI-BIRD is registered with the District Administrative Office of Kaski (Regd. No. 217/025/053) and affiliated with the Social Welfare Council (Regd. No. 3394).
LI-BIRD is committed to capitalizing on local initiatives for sustainable management of renewable natural resources in order to improve the livelihoods of rural poor and marginalized farmers, especially women.