Position Title : Biodiversity Conservation Officer (1)
Contract Type : Fixed term-1 year, renewal at mutual consent
Workstation : Maharajgunj, Kathmandu with frequent site visits to Koshi Province.
Reporting to : Program Coordinator

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Biodiversity Conservation Officer will support the work and project portfolio of KTK-BELT. Specially, the successful candidate for this position will:

• Develop and implement a biodiversity conservation & forestry related capacity-building plan for local youth fellows & board members of PNGOs;
• Oversee and lead the establishment of multipurpose nurseries, including seed collection, nursery design, management, and plantation;
• Train and guide the local field team in nursery & landscape management tasks;
• Collaborate with the program team of PNGOs and CFUGs to identify and map the plantation sites;
• Support planning and coordination with concerned government bodies at the federal, provincial, and local levels for biodiversity conservation advocacy activities, as needed, in coordination with the Country Director and Program Team;
• Monitor biodiversity conservation program implementation of KTK-BELT ensuring alignment with the annual plan, and coordinate with PNGOs for smooth implementation;
• Coordinate with consultants and the field team for indigenous knowledge documentation;
• Provide necessary guidance and coordination with youth fellows for the implementation of biodiversity conservation education classes;
• Collaborate with the Program team and Finance team for statutory reporting and donor reporting;
• Ensure the timely collection of information from PNGOs for the completion and compilation of reporting requirements, in coordination with the field team and finance team members.

Key Qualification/Special Skills and Experience:

• At least 3 years of work experience in the field of nature conservation;
• M.Sc. in Forestry, Botany (ongoing or completed);
• Ability to monitor conservation projects;
• Highly organized, self-starter;
• Ability to work under pressure, organize, and prioritize responsibilities;
• Experienced in human-wildlife conflict management;
• Skilled with biodiversity monitoring tools;
• Experience in community engagement and community empowerment;
• Proficiency in English language both speaking and writing;
• Strong ability to work independently and on multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Strong ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising the quality of outputs;
• Highly motivated to learn and develop new skills, keen to bring in own ideas;
• A team player with a track record of working effectively in a multi-cultural and diverse environment with colleagues at all levels;
• Proven analytical, conceptual, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Remuneration:
Competitive salary based on Nepali pay scale commensurate with experience subject to HR Policy of the organization.