Livelihoods Advisor

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Handicap International (HI), an INGO working in the field of disability in Nepal invites applications from qualified Nepali candidates for the following positions:

Livelihoods Advisor

Organisation Name :Handicap International
Organisation Type :NGO / INGO / Development Projects
Published on :The Himalayan Times
Published Date :July 30, 2014
Category :NGO / INGO / Social work
Job Type :Full Time
Job Level :mid
Salary :-
Educational :Master
No. of Vacancies :1
Job Location :Kathmandu
Apply Before :August 13, 2014 [12 days left]

Educational Description

  • Master's degree in one of the following agriculture, natural resources management, Microfinance, local governance, social protection or the realeted field

Job Specification

  • Minimum four years experience in INGOs with focus on inclusive livelihoods, local governance and social protection in low income countries, policy/strategy guidance; interacting with government, and/or external development partners
  • Experience in managing technical resources
  • Practical experience of working with people with disabilities and other marginalized groups will be an asset.
  • Track record in project design, proposal writing and management
  • Ability to articulate technical input and communicate with impact
  • Ability to anticipate and take the right initiatives autonomously
  • Ability to work with different teams and have impact without management responsibilities

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic technical guidance to HI and to external stakeholders in ways that assert Hl’s legitimacy and added value in livelihoods, local governance and social protection
  • Network with donors, government and INGOs in all relevant forums to raise Hl’s profile
  • Design new projects in these technical areas and secure funding

Specific Requirement

Conditions, Salary & Benefits:
  • Based in Kathmandu with travels to other parts of Nepal as required
  • Attractive salary and benefits package
  • Duration of the contract for all positions is initially for 1 year with possible extension

Apply Instructions

Interested candidates are advised to request an application form via email to recruitment.hinepal@hi-nepal.org .Application must consist of a duly Filled- in application form, recent an names of three referees electronically sent to the same email address with the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line. Applications should be received by 13th August 2014; applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for test and interviews.
Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women, people with disability, and members from disadvantaged communities are strongly encouraged to apply.