Vacancy Announcement for the post of Advocacy Officer

Career Ranju Paudel

Animal Health Training and Consultancy Service

 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 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:

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 network
  • Translate practical field challenges into actionable policy recommendations
  • Build capacity of veterinarians, animal health workers, and owners through training program.
  • 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.

Job Description: Advocacy Officer-JD

Interested candidates, who meet the above-mentioned criteria, may submit an application along with recently updated CV, name of two references, recently taken passport sized photo, and cover letter with expected salary and benefits no later than 5pm April 13, 2025.

The Chairperson

AHTCS, P.O. Box 419, Kaski, Pokhara-13

Or at email: [email protected]

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