Executive Director/Advocacy Officer/Community Officer

Animal Health Training and Consultancy Service

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Animal Health Training and Consultancy Service (AHTCS), a service oriented, non-profit making national NGO officiated in Pokhara that works in the areas of animal health and management, equine welfare, influencing, community development, veterinary research, and training to poor, marginalized and needy farmers all over the country. The AHTCS invites application from the dynamic, qualified and highly motivated Nepali citizen for the following position:

1. Job Title: Executive Director

Level: AHTCS Level 11

Responsible to: Chairperson/Executive Committee, AHTCS

Duty Station: Pokhara based job with occasional travel to project sites/Kathmandu as and when required.

Job Summary

The Executive Director drives the strategic and organizational development of AHTCS, in particular overall expansion of projects that fits to organizational objectives along with support to technical components of the project, research and volunteer placement. The protection of the organization’s financial assets while ensuring compliance with board directives and applicable grantor, district and national government requirements. Further, the position also provides leadership and overall management direction to ensure that research related to animal care and its cross-cutting issues is done with appropriate support systems with researchers and collaborators.

Qualification and Experience

• Masters in Veterinary Science (M.V.Sc.) with a minimum 3 years managerial experience or Bachelor’s in Veterinary Science or Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) or Doctor in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Experience in project development, management and reporting.
• Registered veterinarian with Nepal Veterinary Council.

2. Job Title: Advocacy Officer

Project: Sustainable Equine Welfare Project (SEWP)

Level: AHTCS 8th

Responsible to: Executive Director/Project Coordinator

Location: AHTCS Office, Kathmandu with frequent travel to project sites and government offices (Working Station may changes as needed)

Job Summary

The Advocacy Officer (AO) will provide strategic leadership in policy, advocacy, and program-related learnings at the federal and local levels. The role will include the development and implementation of advocacy initiatives focusing on animal health, particularly equine welfare, and other thematic areas relevant to the organization. The goal is to enhance political will and commitment towards improving animal welfare policies incorporating equid needs into those policies and sustainable healthcare systems for working animals in Nepal.

The Advocacy Officer will identify key animal welfare forums at the local, provincial and federal levels to ensure that the voices of stakeholders such as veterinarians, animal owners, and communities contribute to the realization of project objectives.

The Advocacy Officer will lead AHTCS's efforts to improve animal welfare policies and veterinary services in Nepal, with special focus on equine health. This role combines field-level veterinary experience with policy advocacy to:

• Develop and implement evidence-based advocacy strategies using AHTCS's project data
• Strengthen partnerships with government agencies, local municipalities, and veterinary networks
• Translate practical field challenges into actionable policy recommendations
• Build capacity of veterinarians, animal health workers, and owners through training programs
• Represent AHTCS in policy dialogues and contribute to national animal welfare frameworks realization of the project’s objectives.

Additionally, the role involves packaging research findings and developing effective communication channels for the dissemination of information. Other responsibilities include project documentation, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and promoting learning and knowledge management within the sector.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in veterinary science (BVSc&AH) or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or higher and must hold a valid veterinary practice license from the Nepal Veterinary Council (NVC).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in veterinary project management, including planning, monitoring, and reporting for animal welfare or community development initiatives.
• Proven track record in advocacy, policy analysis, or stakeholder engagement (e.g., drafting policy briefs, leading campaigns, or collaborating with government/NGOs).
• Experience in veterinary practice, with basic practice equine health or welfare (e.g., clinical work, field projects, or research) will be preferable.

3. Position: Community Officer

Project: Sustainable Equine Welfare Project (SEWP)

Level: AHTCS 7th

Responsible to: SEWP Project Coordinator

Location: AHTCS Nepalgunj Office (Working Station may changes as needed)

Job Summary

The Community Officer (CO) will play a crucial role in engaging and mobilizing communities to improve equine welfare and enhance the livelihoods of working equid owners. This position involves working closely with project beneficiaries, facilitating training, monitoring community led initiatives, and ensuring effective implementation of project activities. The officer will also assist in reporting, stakeholder coordination, and awareness programs to support AHTCS’s Mission.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Rural Development, Agriculture or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in community development, training facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in equine welfare, animal health, or rural development is an advantage.

Deadline for Application Submission: April 13, 2025: 5.00 PM

For more details, visit the detailed Job Description and application process. Please Visit https://www.ahtcs.org.np/category/career/