HERD International is a research and development agency dedicated to generating and utilizing evidence to improve the health and well-being of people. Our mission involves empowering individuals and communities through collaborative efforts with policy practitioners, researchers, and concerned stakeholders. We are committed to promoting evidence-informed and contextually tailored solutions to address local issues, strengthen systems, and establish best practices, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the quality of life.
Location: Central Office, Bhaisepati, Lalitpur
Position Open For: Senior Officer – Pollinator Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture
Must have:
* A Master’s degree in Agroecology, Entomology, Horticulture, or a related discipline with a strong focus on quantitative research methods from recognized institution.
* At least five years of progressive experience in communication and monitoring activities within agricultural research/development projects.
* Excellent written and spoken communication skills in Nepali and English.
Instructions for applying:
Interested and qualified individuals are requested to use the below link for the application to be completed by November 18, 2026.
Online Application Form (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/aJQPBKupBW)https://forms.office.com/r/mWWJ4bZpsG
Fill out the online application form and attach your latest CV and a Cover letter.
Only short-listed candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment process. Any effort to influence the selection process will result in disqualification.
We encourage applications from women and people from diverse groups across ethnicity and geograph
Deadline to apply
November 18, 2026
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HERD INTERNATIONAL
TERMS OF REFERENCE
1. JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Title
:
Senior Officer – Pollinator Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture
Department
:
Research, Evaluation, and Innovation
Project
:
Darwin Extra: Nepal Pollination Project
Reporting to
:
Project Manager
Job status
:
Annual Contract
Time Commitment :
100% (Full-time, 3 years)
Working hours
:
40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job Assignment
:
Central Office with frequent field visits
Field Area
:
Karnali Province, Gandaki Province, Lumbini Province
2. BACKGROUND
HERD International is a national research agency dedicated to generating evidence for the
enhancement of health and social development. Our mission is to empower individuals, improve their
health, and strengthen communities by working collaboratively with policy practitioners, researchers,
academics, and other diverse stakeholders, including communities. We are committed to promoting
inclusivity, evidence-informed, locally tailored solutions to address critical local issues at the system,
institution, and community levels, recognizing the importance of diversity and institutionalizing best
practices, ultimately improving the quality of life of people. More information about HERDi can be
found on the HERDi website (www.herdint.com).
HERD International is currently implementing the Darwin Extra Nepal Pollination Project:
Upscaling Pollination to Enhance Biodiversity and Human Welfare in Nepal. In
collaboration with national and international partners, this four-year project aims to address
pollinator declines that threaten livelihoods and nutrition in the country. With learnings from our
previous two projects (Micro-Poll and Darwin Main), we have proved that these trends can be
reversed at a local scale, if farmers, researchers and policymakers work together. Scaling up in extent
and ambition, we will deliver a national-level regime-shift in pollinator awareness, farming and
beekeeping practices, research capacity, and conservation policy in Nepal, leading to healthier people,
economies and ecosystems across the Himalayan region.
3. JOB PURPOSE
We are seeking a qualified Senior (Sr.) Officer – Pollinator Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture
to lead the Darwin Extra Nepal Pollination Project’s coordination, support monitoring activities and
manage its communication component, ensuring effective documentation, reporting, and knowledge
dissemination.
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4. SCOPE OF WORK
The Sr. Officer – Pollinator Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture is a key member of the project
team, responsible for leading the development and implementation of the project’s activities and
communication strategies to ensure effective activity delivery, stakeholder engagement and
knowledge dissemination. The Sr. Officer will prepare reports, IEC materials, and stakeholder briefs,
while supporting training, capacity-building, and knowledge-sharing events. In addition, the Sr. Officer
will oversee monitoring activities, including tracking project inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impacts,
and providing technical support for data collection, analysis, and reporting. The role also involves
coordinating with government counterparts, NGOs, and community stakeholders to enhance
collaboration and visibility, preparing monthly work plans with clear deliverables, and ensuring timely
implementation of all project activities. Through these responsibilities, the Sr. Officer will contribute
to strengthening the project’s impact, strategic visibility, and evidence-based decision-making.
5. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
The anticipated roles and responsibilities of Sr. Officer – Pollinator Conservation and Sustainable
Agriculture include but are not limited to the following:
I. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION
• Work closely with the Project Manager and coordinate project activities across different
workstreams to ensure efficient delivery of project activities, including knowledge
management, communication, and monitoring outputs.
• Develop and implement project work plans, monitoring frameworks, and communication
strategies in coordination with the Project Manager and relevant team members.
• Support the team in organizing and conducting stakeholder and partner coordination
meetings, exchange visits, training sessions, and workshops.
• Prepare regular monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports for internal and external
stakeholders, supporting evidence-based decision-making and program improvement.
• Collaborate closely with partners and government stakeholders to support research,
monitoring, and data system strengthening.
• Ensure all project activities comply with donor, partner, and organizational policies and
standards.
II. COMMUNICATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
• Design, produce, and publish high-quality knowledge and communication materials tailored to
various audiences like: universities, partners, government agencies, and communities.
• Support the generation and dissemination of communication and knowledge products such
as photos, interviews, manuals, notices, announcements, fact sheets, policy briefs, video
documentaries, opportunity assessments, reports, presentations, brochures, banners, and
other outreach materials.
• Generate innovative ideas for producing theme- or issue-specific materials that promote
research visibility and policy impact.
• Ensure all communication materials comply with HERD International’s branding, formatting,
and visualization standards.
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III. MONITORING, EVALUATION, RESEARCH, AND LEARNING (MERL)
• Strengthen MERL systems by designing and implementing robust data collection tools,
methodologies, and protocols aligned with project indicators and learning objectives.
• Monitor project progress and results through baseline and endline surveys, field visits, routine
monitoring systems, and stakeholder feedback mechanisms.
• Ensure data quality assurance (collection, entry, verification, analysis, reporting) and lead data
processing including cleaning, coding, validation, and automated quality checks.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to generate actionable insights for adaptive
management, strategic decision-making, and policy advocacy.
• Support capacity strengthening of project staff and partners on MERL systems, data
management, reporting standards, and learning practices.
• Produce high-quality evidence products (reports, briefs, presentations, knowledge products)
ensuring compliance with donor requirements and organizational quality standards.
IV. ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TEAM CONTRIBUTION
• Actively participate in organizational meetings, trainings, workshops, and seminars to
contribute to both project-specific and strategic initiatives.
• Support the implementation of organizational policies and guidelines, ensuring adherence to
best practices and compliance standards.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment by sharing information,
supporting colleagues, and fostering collective problem-solving.
The above list of responsibilities is not comprehensive, and the Sr. Officer – Pollinator Conservation
and Sustainable Agriculture may be required to take on additional responsibilities, as determined by
the Line Manager or other team members, to meet activity/organizational needs and requirements.
6. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ACCESSIBILITY (DEIA)
All duties will be carried out in a manner that supports and promotes absolute commitment to HERD
International and its policies, including the promotion of Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, Diversity,
Equity and Accessibility. HERDi is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal
employment opportunities for all individuals while valuing diversity and inclusiveness. We recruit,
employ, train, promote, and compensate without regard to color, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender,
gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age,
physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by
law.
7. SAFEGUARDING
At HERDi, safeguarding is at the core of our commitment. We define safeguarding as the proactive
measures we take to protect the well-being and safety of our employees, clients, and the communities
we engage with. Our unwavering commitment to safeguarding ensures that all individuals, especially
children and vulnerable adults, are treated with the highest level of respect and are safeguarded from
any form of harm or abuse. To maintain these standards, our selection process for all successful
candidates includes safeguarding-focused interviews and a comprehensive due diligence process.
HERDi is dedicated to providing a safe and respectful environment for all those who come into
contact with our organization.
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8. JOB PROFILE
We are seeking a qualified and talented Sr. Officer – Pollinator Conservation and Sustainable
Agriculture to join our central office team at HERD International. The ideal candidate will
demonstrate strong abilities in leading and executing strategies related to project implementation,
monitoring and communication of the Nepal Pollination Project. Success in this role requires strategic
thinking, integrity, a results-driven approach, and effective teamwork. The candidate should possess
strong technical knowledge, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and strong analytical
skills. Adaptability, proactive engagement, innovation, sensitivity to gender and cultural
considerations, and the ability to work under pressure while embracing change and complexity are
also essential.
9. BASIC REQUIREMENTS
These foundational qualifications and experiences ensure the Sr. Officer – Pollinator Conservation
and Sustainable Agriculture can effectively contribute to HERD International’s project.
• A Master’s degree in Agroecology, Entomology, Horticulture, or a related discipline with a
strong focus on quantitative research methods from recognized institution.
• At least five years of progressive experience in communication and monitoring activities
within agricultural research/development projects.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in Nepali and English.
10. CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO EXECUTE THE TERMS OF REFERENCE
These specific skills and expertise align with the Sr. Officer – Pollinator Conservation and Sustainable
Agriculture’s responsibilities to support the Darwin Extra Nepal Pollination Project.
• Academic knowledge and professional experience in agroecology, horticulture, and/or insect
pollination.
• Strong communication skills, including report writing, presentation of monitoring results,
development of IEC materials, and preparation of research, policy, and knowledge briefs
tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).
• Experience using electronic data collection platforms (e.g., CommCare, ODK, Kobo
Toolbox) and managing multi-sectoral datasets.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement quantitative data collection tools and analyze
data using STATA and/or R.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural collaboration skills, with proven experience
working effectively with government agencies, academic institutions, and NGO partners.
• Strong adaptive management, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented, proactive, and able to work under pressure while maintaining quality and
meeting deadlines.
If you possess the necessary qualifications and competencies to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply
and be part of our dedicated team. We encourage applications from women and people from diverse groups
across ethnicity and geography.
Interested and qualified individuals are requested to use the below link for the application to be completed by November 18, 2026.