NGO JOBS

Organization: International Maize and Wheat Improvement
Country: Nepal
Closing date: 15 Nov 2013

We are seeking an outstanding, highly-motivated candidate for the position of Cropping Systems Agronomist in the Global Conservation Agriculture Program. The position will work across CSISA-Nepal objectives to couple seed sector activities with locally adapted agronomic best practices and scale-appropriate mechanization.

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org

The selected candidate will be based in either the mid or far-western development region of Nepal.

Specific duties of this position include:

1. Work with the Project Coordinator and hub teams as well as with the Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC), Department of Agriculture (DoA), the USAID prime contractee (KISAN), and other key partners to develop and implement agronomic trials and demonstrations across the target area.
   2.Contribute to rigorous trials, develop and provide feedback on experiment protocols, monitor trials, organize data according to data management guidelines and SoPs, analyze data, and graph results.
2. Develop, test, and refine manual and power machinery with project staff, NARC, DoA, farmers, and public and private sector partners, according to need, scale, local conditions, and gender.
3. Spearhead the demonstration of machinery adapted to local needs, and promising varieties via Baby trials, IRD, and other trials, coupled with well-organized and targeted field days and other learning opportunities for farmers and other partners.
4. Build awareness for farmers, service providers and other partners on the benefits of improved seed, management, and mechanization through the development of training modules and marketing tools (particularly targeting increased access for women).
5. Develop training modules to help nodal farmers, CBSPs, agro-vets, private seed companies, rice and pulse mills, and other promising actors in the seed value chain build entrepreneurship skills and linkages with public and private sector partners.
6. Catalyze partnerships between farmers and diverse partners in the seed and machinery sectors, including NARC and the DoA, manufacturers, dealers, service providers and repair agents, and those in the rural finance sector.
7. Assist in developing and conducting surveys, participatory appraisals, market chain analysis, and mapping institutional landscape.
8. Provide feedback to the BDS, who will lead participatory market chain analyses (PMCA), and efforts to map the institutional landscape to identify various actors in the seed value chain.
9. Work with DADOS, District Development Committees (DDCs), and Village Development Committees (VDCs) to identify and develop nodal farmers/champion farmers into seed entrepreneurs in the seed system.
10. Provide technical support and training to improve seed processing, packaging, and marketing, and helping arrange field days, trade fairs, and annual planning sessions involving key actors within the seed sector.
11. Ensure all seed sector activities are coupled with tested, locally-adapted agricultural management practices to maximize return on investments in inputs.
12. Work across other objectives as appropriate and liaising with the prime to ensure that seed, machinery, and management interventions adapted to local circumstances maximize return on investments, and broaden reach and adoption.

We are seeking candidates with the following academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

1. PhD in crop production, soil science, agronomy, or other relevant agricultural-related discipline.
2. Minimum 2 years experience in managing agronomic trials effectively on-station and on-farm, with broad disciplinary expertise extending to seed and machinery interventions—particularly for maize, lentil, rice, and wheat.
3. Solid knowledge of agronomic concepts and measurements, process-based research approach, openness to new ideas, and ability to think critically about agricultural interventions appropriate for different scenarios.
4. Practical experience with conservation agriculture and scale-appropriate machinery in Nepal (or less ideally, South Asia), and the resourcefulness to find innovative solutions to problems encountered working in farmer fields.
5. Willingness and aptitude to follow project and institutional data management and communication guidelines; experience and good abilities in statistical analysis, preferably with the R statistical package.
6. Demonstrated expertise with farmer mobilization, participatory research in the seed sector (incl. Baby trials, IRDs etc) and mechanization.
7. Experience developing training materials and organizing and conducting trainings, field demonstrations, farmer fairs, etc.
8. Hands-on expertise with agricultural machinery, and demonstrated ability to trouble-shoot will be an advantage.
9. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experience working and interacting effectively with a variety of stakeholders (field assistants, farmers, extension workers, public and private sector entities), and demonstrated ability to collaborate well across disciplines and with key Nepali institutions and agencies.
10. Fluent English and Nepali (written and spoken).

We will offer an initial contract for two years, which may be renewable subject to continued need and funding for the position and performance of the staff member. Our internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please email cover letter and CV no later than Friday, 15 November, 2013 to HR, CIMMYT (Email: irsrecruitment@cgiar.org / Please indicate Position Reference number: 12327 in the header of your email).

For further information on the selection process, please contact Guillermo Flores, Staffing Specialist, at g.flores@cgiar.org.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Organization: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
Country: Nepal
Closing date: 26 Sep 2013

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is a regional intergovernmental learning and knowledge sharing centre serving the eight regional member countries of the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Our aim is to influence policy and practices to meet environmental and livelihood challenges emerging in the HKH region. ICIMOD delivers impact through its six Regional Programmes of Adaptation to Change, Transboundary Landscapes, River Basins, Cryosphere and Atmosphere, Mountain Environment Regional Information System, and Himalayan University Consortium (emerging). These regional programmes are supported by the four Thematic Areas of Livelihoods, Ecosystem Services, Water and Air, and Geospatial Solutions and underpinned by Knowledge Management and Communication. ICIMOD seeks to reduce poverty and vulnerability and improve the lives and livelihoods of mountain women and men, now and for the future.

The Livelihood Thematic Area focuses on promoting diversified and sustainable livelihood options in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region. It also provides expertise on strategic institutional functions such as governance, gender, poverty, and inclusive development to promote ICIMOD’s goals. Poverty alleviation is a key to livelihood security. Hence the Centre is looking for a specialist who has comprehensive understanding of micro and macro issues of poverty in the HKH region and is capable of identifying and facilitating appropriate actions to alleviate poverty.

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Livelihood Theme Leader, the Senior Poverty Specialist will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Provide support to ICIMOD’s Thematic Areas and Regional Programmes and Initiatives to enhance social dimensions and enhance poverty focus in ICIMOD’s work.
• Develop suitable analytical tools to measure and analyse poverty and livelihood vulnerability at the household and community level; develop and update the poverty profile for the HKH region.
• Take a lead in assessing vulnerability conditions concerning poverty,and strategies for alleviating poverty in the HKH region.
• Develop livelihood strategies to reduce poverty and vulnerability.
• Explore feasible ways and means to take opportunities of increased market access, economic growth, and liberalization and minimize the risks of climatic variability and market shocks.
• Initiate research on poverty and livelihood issues and ensure high-quality research and publications keeping in view sustainable development goals.
• Organize, conduct, and contribute to internal and external trainings, workshops, and seminars on poverty and livelihood issues to strengthen the capacity of partners.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Postgraduate degree, preferably PhD, in economics, agricultural economics, development economics, sociology, anthropology, rural development, or any other related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in research on poverty, social analysis, and poverty measurement and well conversant with different approaches and methods to poverty estimation.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake rigorous quantitative and in-depth qualitative analyses including policy analysis related to poverty, its causes and determinants, trends, and patterns.
• Demonstrated ability to link research outcomes into policies and practices.
• Ability to conceptualize different dimensions and changing socioeconomic context of poverty in the HKH region.
• Intercultural sensitivity and contribute to establishing commitment among team members.

The duty station is Kathmandu; frequent travelling in the region may be required.

Remuneration: Salaries and benefits of ICIMOD are highly competitive compared to other regional organisations; remuneration is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Duration: 3 years, of which the first 6 months are on probation, and subject to ICIMOD’s future funding levels.

How to apply:

Qualified and eligible women candidates and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. ICIMOD implements a gender fair policy and is supportive of working women.

For more information on ICIMOD, please visit to our website www.icimod.org. For more information about the position, go to www.icimod.org/vacancies. Applicants are requested to apply before 26 September’ 2013 through ICIMOD’s Online Application System: www.icimod.org/vacancies.

Only short- listed candidates will be notified.

Organization: dZi Foundation
Country: Nepal
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

The dZi Foundation is a small international NGO based in the USA. We seek a qualified Nepali national to fill the post of Communication and Outreach Officer for our Nepal Country Office, starting immediately. The Communication and Outreach Officer will be a member of the dZi Foundation Nepal Country Office senior management team, and will be responsible for managing institutional learning, spearheading donor and public outreach, and informing strategic decisions. The post will also require direct management for the dZi Foundation’s monitoring and evaluation activities, thus ensuring that institutional leadership is informed by data while incorporating the needs and perspectives of all stakeholders. The position will be based between our Kathmandu office and our remote field sites, with up to fifty percent of work time spent during extended field stays.

For more information about our work, please visit www.dzifoundation.org or https://www.facebook.com/thedzifoundation

How to apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV along with a cover letter, two professional references, and salary expectations to vacancy@dzifoundation.org with ‘Communication and Outreach Officer Posting’ in the subject line by September 30, 2013.

Organization: Room to Read
Country: Nepal
Closing date: 09 Sep 2013

Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. It is an INGO with its head office in San Francisco, USA and currently working in 10 countries of Asia and Africa.

In Nepal, we believe that the change is possible if our children became educated. If we support children to improve reading skills and habit at their early stage, they will be lifelong independent readers. Being inspired with this notion, as of now, we, together with our partners, have supported to establish over 3500 school libraries, published 231 children books for quality learning materials to read, constructed over 500 schools to improve school environments. In addition, to improve reading skills of early graders, we have been implementing Early Grade Reading and Writing Instruction Program in 80 schools. Under our Girls Education Program, we have been providing financial, material, academic & life skills education support to more than 3000 girls from underprivileged families to complete secondary education and beyond. We are at growing stage and currently developing our expansion strategy to expand our program. We have a team of around 100 people, geographically dispersed and dedicated directly working with RtR. Our programs are being implemented through 9 partner NGOs in 11 districts.

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced and creative Nepali citizen for the position of “LITERACY DIRECTOR” which is very senior position in Room to Read. This position is responsible for overseeing Room to Read’s Country Office Literacy program. The Literacy program currently includes Room to Read’s School Library, School Construction, Book Publishing and Reading and Writing Instruction programs, but increasingly will evolve over the next few years as a single, integrated Literacy program. The Director will provide technical guidance, oversight; direction and support to the Literacy Program. The position will share supervisory responsibility of the RtR field based teams and PNGOs and closely collaborate with the Program Operation Director. To understand more about the job, we encourage you to contact our HR at below email address and get the job description or you can visit our website.

The key selection criteria are:

• Master’s degree required in a related field of study (e.g. MA, MSS, MPA, or MSc in International Education, Development Studies, Education, or Early Childhood Development) from recognized university;
• Minimum of 8 years of work experience in a field focused on primary education levels, with a minimum of three years in a senior management capacity;
• Experience working with government system for primary education;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English;
• Strong planning, supervisory, and management skills.

If selected, we will provide you the competitive salary and benefits, capacity building opportunities, career progression and enjoyable working environment.

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter explaining with evidences how you meet the above criteria along with your recent resume by email (no calls, faxes, or drop-ins, please) to “nepal.hiring@roomtoread.org” OR by post through G.P.O. Box 21103, Kathmandu with “Application for Literacy Director” as the case might be in the subject line.

For further details please visit http://www.roomtoread.org/page.aspx?pid=262 or email nepal.hiring@roomtoread.org

Last date for application: 09 September 2013

Organization: Pact
Country: Nepal
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

13-0149

Position Summary: The M&E Officer will be responsible for assisting in all program monitoring activities for an anticipated five-year, USAID-funded project to promote local governance in Nepal’s. S/he will help to implement a Performance Based Management System (PBMS) that ensures comprehensive and accurate data collection, proper database development, and analysis of results to improve project implementation. A successful candidate will have experience working on local governance and/or conflict mitigation projects funded by the US Government or other major international donors.

Core Values: Pact employees embrace the following core values as representatives of the institution:

• all people have a right to participate in decisions affecting their lives

• gender equity is mandatory for social transformation

• resources are allocated in a transparent manner, guided by accountability to our clients and Pact’s role as steward of resources intended for the poor

• diversity in background, gender and age strengthen our capacity to be wise managers of public and private funds

• teamwork and collaboration shape our day-to-day working relationships

• innovation and risk taking to achieve impact and broad scaleable results drive strategic priorities

• gathering and sharing information are primary roles for all employees

• staff growth and advancement are a priority, including training and professional skills building to increase knowledge and competence and to stay abreast of new developments, especially in technology

• a healthy balance between work and life outside of work must be maintained for work satisfaction and fulfillment

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of the PBMS, Performance Monitoring Plans, as well as Monitoring and Evaluation plans at Pact and partner levels.

• Performs regular monitoring visits to partners and ensures the production of consolidated reports and agreed action plan for follow up response

• Conducts data collection, collation, storage, analysis and reporting, ensuring that data is audit worthy. Where problems exist, supports partners in the identification of solutions to challenges

• Responsible for creating regular program reports for submission to USAID.

• Uses data collected to make informed and timely decisions related to program implementation

• Supports program staff to implement their learning agenda (baseline, mid-term, final evaluations, etc.) This may include the identification of appropriate consultants to provide technical support.

Qualifications:

• BS in related field, Masters preferred in social sciences with practical experience in developing and implementing, monitoring and evaluation activities in local governance

• 4 years of relevant professional experience preferred. Experience with evaluation and research design, data collection and analyses, indicator construction, GIS, curriculum development and computer software i.e. MS Office and database programs.

• Experience with civil society/NGO sector a plus, especially with local organizations.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage a variety of activities concurrently.

• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a high profile, fast-paced environment.

• Fluency in English.

• Open to Nepal nationals only

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org

Organization: Pact
Country: Nepal
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

13-0148

Summary: The Senior GIS Officer ensures GIS capability of the Performance Based Management System, provides of technical expertise to Project’s GIS mapping system and data collection activities, and insures full integration of field-generated GIS data into the Project’s PBMS database.

The Senior GIS Officer reports to the Senior PBMS Manager

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:.

GIS

• Supports GIS mapping system and data collection

• Ensures grantee GIS data is uploaded into the PBMS database

• Assists with report generation.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA and a minimum of 4 years of experience working with grants to local partners and community program design and implementation.

• Experience with USG (USAID preferred)-funded programs or other international donors

• Experience in supporting and monitoring field-based programs in the region.

• Excellent computer literacy in Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required.

• English and Nepali fluency required

• Open to Nepal nationals only

Preference for:

• Demonstrated capacity to create and/or maintain systems and procedures for managing complex programs with many implementation sites, partners and beneficiaries

• Good analytical skills

• Ability and willingness to work in a challenging and dynamic environment

• Ability and willingness to travel domestically on short notice

• Strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity

Skills and Abilities:

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong in all areas

Leadership

• Ability to sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal colleagues and contacts in donor and peer organizations

• Strong understanding of Pact’s strategy and how tasks contribute to the greater good

• Consistently works within internal process and procedures

• Strong interpersonal and team building skills

• Engagement in corporate initiatives

Project Management

• Strong planning and time management skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to make a presentation

• Ability to problem-solve difficult issues

• Ability to multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities

• Good negotiating and conflict resolution skills

• Strong understanding of budgets

Technical Skills

• Good experience in one of Pact’s technical areas or a support function

• Working knowledge and understanding of donor policies and regulations

• Competence using common desktop applications and internal systems

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org

Organization: Pact
Country: Nepal
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

Position Title Chief of Party--Nepalgunj, Nepal Requisition Number 13-0151 Post Date 8/19/2013 City Nepalgunj

Description Position Summary:

Pact seeks a Chief of Party (COP)/Team Leader for a USAID local governance and community development program in Nepal. The COP/Team Leader will serve as the senior international staff member for Pact on the ground, and will interface directly with USAID. S/he will also be responsible for: meeting the project’s objectives; managing national staff; and developing and maintaining good working relationships with host government officials, civic participation organizations, local community-based organizations, and other stakeholders. The Chief of Party/Team Leader will be responsible for implementing a strategic and successful local governance and community development program in Nepal. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: The Chief of Party/Team Leader must demonstrate dynamic leadership and a spirit of flexibility, adaptability and collaboration under challenging conditions.

Specific responsibilities may include:

•Rapid roll-out and supervision of field office activities. This includes hiring and management of field staff, subcontractors and consultants;

•Oversight of financial management and procurement;

•Supervision of program monitoring, evaluating, and reporting;

•Oversee design and implementation of capacity-building activities with local and community development organizations, government and other stakeholders;

•Oversee management , delivery and monitoring of subgrants;

•Serve as Pact liaison to USAID and partners in the field;

•Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders in all aspects of project planning, monitoring, and implementation;

•Perform all work safely and maintain a safe working environment. Qualifications:

•Demonstrated experience in project implementation and management;

•Strong English language skills; preference for candidates with Nepali or other South Asian language skills.

•Experience with monitoring and evaluation best practices preferred;

•Previous exposure to a diversity of civil society capacity building interventions;

•Subgrant management experience;

•Experience working on civil society, local governance and community development in Nepal or similar environment.

Education and Experience Requirements:

•Bachelor Degree required; Advanced Degree is strongly preferred

•A minimum of 10 years (of which 3 are in a leadership position) progressive experience in activities related to civil society and/or capacity building;

•Experience managing a governance project in Nepal, or similar setting

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org

Organization: Pact
Country: Nepal
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

13-0150

Administrative OfficerLCN Grade: 6

Summary: The Administrative Officer provides administrative support services to all staff.

The Administrative Officer reports to the Director of Admin

Specific Duties

• Provide administrative support to all staff

• Assist in a broad set of accountable procurement processes,

• Assist in Fleet Management and Equipment over-site

• Assist in writing and monitoring service contracts.

• Assist with security and supplies

• Process incoming field staff, arrange hotel accommodations and scheduling orientation/meetings

• Maintain electronic filing system, including scanning and filing

• Provide backup to receptionist during lunch hour and when receptionist is out on leave.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Preference for:

• Work experience in a similar role

• High energy and ability to multitask

• Attention to details and deadline oriented

• An demonstrated interest in international development

Skills and Abilities

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong in all areas

• Written and spoken command of English

Leadership

• Ability to sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal colleagues and contacts in donor and peer organizations

• Basic understanding of Pact’s strategy and how tasks contribute to the greater good

• Consistently works within internal process and procedures

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Engagement in corporate initiatives, as requested

Project Management

• Good planning and time management skills

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Ability to problem-solve

• Ability to multitask, adapting to frequently changing priorities

• Good negotiating and conflict resolution skills

Technical Skills

• Baseline experience in one of Pact’s technical areas or a support function

• Basic knowledge and understanding of donor policies and regulations

• Competence using common desktop applications

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org

Organization: Workforce Humanity
Country: Nepal
Closing date: 25 Aug 2013

Description of Core Logistician Responsibilities

General:
• To actively contribute to the organizations values, principles and mandate;
• To share information with the Project Team on logistical and technical matters;
• To follow organizations protocols and procedures.
• Maintenance, rehabilitation and construction support to program
• Participation in NGO community activities and advocate for target population.

Timely and efficient execution of construction, rehabilitation and maintenance work:
• Provide tech log support to infrastructure
• Management of support services
• Maintenance of office

Overall Logistics Management
• Human Resources Management for logistical staff, training/development and task management and in particular making operational newly recruited staff and ensuring operational autonomy among the supervised teams
• Implementation of operational security management as delegated by the director, which include management and improvement of hardware (buildings, equipment) and software (HR) security/safety in movements and infrastructures
• Improve computer IT systems and data management in the organization
• Reporting:
• Monthly logistics reporting to the supervisor

Requirements:

ESSENTIAL
• Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience
• Minimum of 3 months travel and/or work experience in a developing country or similar environment
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Technical skills in the following fields:
o Construction of buildings: planning and technical implementation
o Vehicle mechanics
o Communications
• Experience in supervising and training others
• Ability to cope with stress
• Ability to act as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team
• Willingness to be present in unstable environments
• Availability for a minimum of 6 months

How to apply:

This position is unpaid and part of Workforce Humanities internship program that develops entry level humanitarian workers so they can gain valuable field experience. Participants need to pay the cost of their flight, food, accommodation for the six month period of placement. If you are interested to apply please send your C.V. and cover letter to inna@workforcehumanity.com

To see the full list of VAs available please visit our site: http://workforcehumanity.com/jobs-2/