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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)

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Project Officer (Livestock)

Posted Date: 2/5/2014 
Deadline Date: 2/19/2014 

Position Summary:

Project Officer (Livestock) (Level 6) – 1 (To be stationed at Nawalparasi, with frequent travel to project sites in Chitwan, Nawalparashi, Kaski, Lamjung, Manang and Mustang districts) The overall responsibility of Project Officer for LCC-CRSP II includes implementing action research aimed at improving the livestock productivity through a combination of low-cost high impact innovations in the six districts of the Gandaki River basin of Nepal. Successful candidate will work closely with the Principle Investigators and Project Coordinator to communicate research outcomes to policymakers and other relevant stakeholders in Nepal. The Project Officer is also responsible for coordinating all field level activities with the project collaborators such as Agriculture and Forestry University, Regional Directorate of Livestock Development, District Livestock Service Offices, and Regional Agricultural Research Station-Lumle, NGOs and Community-Based organization of six districts. 

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Responsibilities:

• Design and implement action research on five thematic areas identified by the project by mobilizing Technical Assistants and Community Mobilizers • Collate data, analyze findings and synthesize information from the action research and prepare assessment reports, summary reports and papers • Review literatures to collect secondary information on different topics relevant to the project • Build capacity (through training, coordinating work plans and schedules, mentoring) of the participating communities to respond and adapt to the challenges emanating from climate and other ongoing changes • Provide training to government and NGO support staff in conducting community-level training and recording and handling data • Monitor and evaluate ongoing field activities and report to project Investigators and Project Coordinator • Coordinate and collaborate with government line agencies and NGOs working in the area to build synergy and leverage resources and establish congenial relationship with them 

Required Experience And Skills:

Education and Experience: Bachelor Degree in animal sciences, relevant experience will be an added advantage. Competencies and Personal Specification • Strong interest to work on issues related to livestock health and fodder management • Desire to conduct community-based training on climate adaptation and livestock management • Ability to work with peers and project collaborators • Strong communication (written and oral) and networking skills to effectively correspond with a diverse audience of the project • Willing to travel extensively to the research sites to conduct trainings and other field research and able to adjust and work in tough field situations • Ability to take responsibility, meet deadlines and make progress with minimum supervision • Capacity and will to learn new skills, research methods, and work routines under the mentorship of Principle Investigators and Project Coordinator • Proficient in M.S. Office (Excel, Power Point and Word) and Knowledge of basic statistical concepts and the ability to deal with large data sets with the help of statistical packages such as SPSS
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