Career Opportunities - ForestAction

Established in 2000 ForestAction is a well recognized policy think tank and action research organization in the field of natural resource management and livelihoods. ForestAction blends professional knowledge with citizen power to build the pressure for the change. It links research with civil society activism to influence policy and practices. It has a pro-poor focus on its research, development action and policy influence.

Position: Researcher (Intern)
Job Type: Contract
No. of vacancy: 5
Job Location: Kathmandu
Deadline to apply: February 19, 2013

Educational Description

For Forestry Governance and Climate Change-Masters degree in Forestry (or Diploma in Forestry and masters in relevant subject), natural resource management, climate change or related discipline
For Sustainable Agriculture- Masters degree in Agriculture (or Diploma in Agriculture and Masters in relevant subject)

Job Description

ForestAction Nepal is looking for dynamic individuals for the post of Researcher (Intern) for two different disciplines stated below.

1. Eligibility for Forestry Governance and Climate Change Researcher
- Masters degree in Forestry (or Diploma in Forestry and masters in relevant subject), natural resource management, climate change or related discipline
- Sound knowledge in forest governance, climate change and REDD+
- Excellent research ability with analytical and writing skill
- Team work skills, ability to work under pressure and willing to travel

2. Eligibility for Sustainable Agriculture Researcher
- Masters degree in Agriculture (or Diploma in Agriculture and Masters in relevant subject)
- Sound knowledge in agriculture, agricultural policies and food security issues
- Excellent research ability with analytical and writing skill
- Team work skills, ability to work under pressure and willing to travel
- Employment Conditions

The duration of  the tenure will be upto six months initially with possibility of extension based on performance
Salary will be provided as per the rules of ForestAction

Other Specific Requirements

The candidates should send their CVs (with at least two referees and their contact address) along with a cover letter to fa@forestaction.org and amrit@forestaction.org latest by February 19, 2013.

Only selected applicants will be invited for an interview

 Enquiry through phone calls will not be entertained