National Biodiversity Centre

Category: Announcements

  • Invitation of Airfare Quotation

    The National Biodiversity Centre, Serbithang would like to invite air fare quotation from the eligible ticketing agent for the following sectors, as per the itinerary provided below:

    Type of Class: Economy

    Name of Official:
    1. Mrs. Asta Maya Tamang

    Date From To
    1st October, 2017 Paro Bangkok
    2nd October 2017 Bangkok Rome

     

    TERMS AND CONDITIONS

    1. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked as “Quotation for Air Ticket” to the Program Director, National Biodiversity Centre, MoAF latest by 18th September, 2017 on/before 11.00AM and will be opened at 11:30am on the same day.
    2. Airline and seats must be confirmed while submitting the quotation and submit confirmed itineraries.
    3. The validation of fares and availability of seats should be as per the details mentioned above.
    4. The successful bidder should submit the photocopy of every air ticket along with their invoices for payment.
    5. Unconditional quotations like an increase of fares or changes of airlines at the time of travel are not accepted, and shall result in forfeiting of EMD.
    6. The quoted air fare has to be valid for 3 weeks.
    7. Tender documents should contain a photocopy of valid trade license issued by Ministry of Economic Affairs.
    8. Tenders should be accompanied with a lump sum amount of Nu.5000/-only as earnest money deposit in the form of draft/cash warrant (Cheque will not be accepted) issued in favour of the Program Director, National Biodiversity Centre.
    9. The earnest money of the lowest evaluated bidder shall be retained with the Centre as performance security deposit and will be returned only after the delivery of the air tickets mentioned in the supply order for the above sector.
    10. The route should be shortest possible with appropriate duration for transits, if any, reasonable boarding timing and in a reliable and safe airline.
    11. The purchaser reserves every right to reject the bids if it is found not responsive to our terms and conditions, and the decision of tender committee will be final and binding.

    Evaluation of bids will be based on fare as well as the availability of confirmed seats, suitability of travel timing and reputation of the airline for safety reasons.

  • Capacity Building Workshop on ABS Checkpoints

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    21st August 2017: The National Biodiversity Centre (NBC) in collaboration with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) conducted a one day Capacity Building workshop on Access and Benefit-Sharing Checkpoints for twenty five participants from the National Environment Commission Secretariat, Department of Intellectual Property, the Drug Regulatory Authority, Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority, Legal Unit-Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, the National Biodiversity Centre, UNDP Country Office and Garuda Legal Services. The main aim of the workshop was to raise awareness on the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization and build national capacity to understand the role and working modalities of designated Checkpoints.
    The workshop was facilitated by Mr. Kiyoshi Adachi, Legal Officer, Intellectual Property Unit, UNCTAD and was funded by UNCTAD and Nagoya Protocol Implementation project.
    Submitted by: National Biodiversity Centre

  • VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

    The National Biodiversity Centre, Serbithang, is pleased to invite applications from the interested Bhutanese nationals for the following post:

    Sl No Post Category No. of Post Age Limit
    1 Gardener at Royal Botanical Garden, Serbithang ESP 2 18-45

    The applicant fulfilling the following criteria should submit an application to Adm. section, NBC, along with following documents, not later than 11am on 24/03/2017.

     

    1. Applicant should be a Bhutanese citizen
    2. Age should be between 18-45 years old
    3. Employment application form (Annexure 4/1). Available in RCSC website
    4. Valid Medical fitness certificate
    5. Security clearance certificate
    6. Application letter (mention contract No)
    7. Citizen ID photo copy
    8. NOC from parent office, if employed
    9. Experience certificate if any

    For further information, please contract @ 02-351417/351218 during office hours

  • Vacancy Announcement

    The Ministry of Agriculture and Forests is pleased to announce the following post for the recruitment on contract for a period of 23 months years:

    S/No. Position Title Position Level Qualification No. of post Job location
    1 Biodiversity Supervisor S2 A Diploma in Forestry 1 National Biodiversity Centre, Serbithang

    Interested eligible candidate are requested to submit their application alongwith CV to the Chief HR Officer, Human Resource Division on or before March 21, 2017. Please note that only the shortlisted candidiates will be called for Selection Interview. The date and time for Selection Interview will be announced at a later date on MoAF website. For details of Qualification, experience and ToR, please log onto www.moaf.gov.bt.