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 oaf 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.
Pollination Management Officer (Level 8) – (1): To be based at Birendranagar, Surkhet
Job Summary: Reporting to the Project Leader, the Pollination Management Officer (PMO) will be responsible for the overall project planning and implementation, coordination and collaboration with project consortium partners and local stakeholders. The PMO’s key duties include coordinating cluster level project planning and implementation; monitoring and quality control at field level; capacity building of the project staff; support on organizing training and workshops; data collection and management; and technical progress report writing. The PMO should ensure the project is being implemented as per the project’s overall project goal, objectives, and outcomes. The PMO is also responsible for coordination with the provincial and local governments and district line agencies and other key stakeholders to ensure adequate programme synergies, resource leveraging and scaling-up of the potential innovations.
Education and Experience: Master’s Degree in Agroecology, Agriculture Economics, Entomology or other similar disciplines with three years of relevant experience. Candidates with work experience in bee keeping promotion and value chain development, pollinator conservation or other agroecosystem management and policy discourse related projects in the implementation and reporting of projects are encouraged to apply.
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.