VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
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.
‘Upscaling Pollination to Enhance Biodiversity and Human Welfare in Nepal’ is a four-year consortium project funded by the UK Government’s Darwin Initiatives, led by the University of Bristol (UK), and being implemented in Nepal by Local Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research and Development (LI-BIRD), HERD International, Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU) and Tribhuvan University (TU) starting from October 2025. This project will be implemented in parts of Karnali, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces in partnership with Department of Agriculture, Provincial Ministries of Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperative (MoLMAC), Federation of Nepalese Beekeepers (FNBK) and International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). The project aims to improve conservation and management of pollinators across Nepal and the Himalayan region leading to healthier communities, economies and ecosystems.
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 position.
Communications Officer (Level 7) – (1): (Women only, to be based at Programme Coordination Office, Sanepa, Lalitpur)
Job Summary: Reporting to the Project Leader, The Communications Officer will be responsible for strengthening the visibility, outreach, and impact of the project and the organization. The position will lead project-level communication and support for strengthening organizational communication functions. The Communications Officer’s duty includes planning, producing, and managing content across print, digital, audio-visual and multimedia; documenting and disseminating learnings, success stories and good or best practices generated by projects and programmes; managing organizational engagement and outreach with media; and ensuring effective knowledge sharing within organizations, partners, project consortium and beyond. The Communications Officer is also responsible to ensure consistent application of the respective project and LI-BIRD’s branding and visibility standards across all communication initiatives.
Education and Experience: Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Mass Communication, Journalism, Development Communication, or Media Studies with three years of relevant professional experience in communication, outreach, or knowledge management work within NGO/INGO or development organizations. Proven experience and skills in digital, and audio-visual media production along with strong writing, editing and translation skills in English and Nepali language will be considered an added advantage.
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 21 November 2025 (5 Mangsir 2082) by filling an application in the link https://bit.ly/Vacancy-Pollination. 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.