Vacancy Announcement - United Mission to Nepal (UMN)

United Mission to Nepal (UMN) is an international development organization which strives to address root causes of poverty leading towards fullness of life as it serves the people of Nepal. UMN is seeking applications from qualified candidates for following positions:

Job Position: Programme Officer
No. of Vacancies: 1
Location: Bajhang or Doti
Deadline to apply: December 12, 2012

Job Vacancy - Save the Children (an International Non-profit Organization)

Save the Children (SC) is an international non-profit organization working in Nepal and Bhutan to create positive and lasting changes for children through as various themes such as education, child rights and child protection, health core, HIV & AIDS, youth and economic opportunities, Emergency and Disaster Management. It advocates for the nights of the children and expresses zero tolerance to any kind of child abuse. It requires that anyone associated with a abides the child rights policy. SC invites applications for the following positions.

1. Advocacy Specialist
Term and Location: Fixed term position (till June 18, 2014) with frequent field visits / Kathmandu based

2. Finance Officer
Term and Location: Fixed term position (till December 31, 2013) Butwal based position

3. Secretary - Global Fund
Term and Location: Fixed term - Grant position (till July 15, 2014) / Kathmandu based position

Deadline to apply: 4:00 pm on December 4, 2012

Job Vacancy at Heifer International Nepal (INGO)

Heifer International Nepal (INGO) is a non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to ending hunger and poverty and caring for earth by providing livestock, education and other resources to help poor families become self-reliant is seeking qualified Nepali citizens for the following positions:

1. Program Manager- Enterprise Development (PM-ED) - 1
2. Program Manager- Cooperatives (PM-Coop) - 1

Deadline to apply: 5 December 2012

36 positions Sub Engineer (Overseer) Wanted - Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in Nepal

Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in Nepal is providing Technical Assistance (TA) for the Government of Nepal (Department of Local Infrastructure and Agricultural Roads within Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development) in implementation of Local Roads Bridge Programme - Phase I in different districts of Nepal. More than 100 motorable bridges in local roads shall be built in this phase focusing on following four components: 

i) Construction and piloting of new bridges and approaches;

ii) Generation of knowledge and technology transfers; 

iii) Formulation of appropriate policy, strategies, business plans, norms and standards for local road bridges; iv) Capacity building of GoN, local communities and private sector.

ITECO Engineering Ltd., Switzerland, on behalf of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has set up a TA team to support the GoN in providing services for carrying out tasks under above four components to improve accessibility on District Roads Network through the Local Roads Bridge Programme. To supplement its team, ITECO Engineering Ltd. is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced Nepali nationals for the positions below to keep in a pool of experts. For the selected candidates, the appointment and the timing of the contract will be fixed as per requirements of the programme.

Job Position: Sub Engineer (Overseer)
No. of Vacancies: 36 positions
Deadline to apply: December 21, 2012

Job Vacancy - World Health Organization (WHO), Nepal

The World Health Organization (WHO), Nepal invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following position.

Post Title: National Professional Officer
Grade: NO.B
Contract Type: Temporary Appoontment
Application Deadline: 14 Derember 2012
Duty Station: Kathmandu

Job Vacancy - UNICEF Nepal Country Office

United Nations Children's Fund Nepal Country Office UNICEF, the world's leading children's rights organization, has openings for passionate and committed professionals who want to make a lasting difference for children in Nepal. It is seeking people with a commitment for women and children, high drive for results, demonstrable embracing of diversity, integrity, demonstrable teamwork, good self-awareness and self-regulation.

1. Emergency Specialist
Post Level: National Officer (NO-C)
Post Duration: Fixed Term
Post Location: Kathmandu

2. Programme Assistant (Emergency)
Post Level: General Service (GS 6)
Post Duration: Fixed Term
Post Location: Kathmandu

Deadline to apply: December 09, 2012

Job Vacancy - SNV Netherlands Development Organisation (an INGO)

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is a leading international organisation that specialises in capacity development support to government, non-government and private sector organisations. SNV aims to achieve impact by providing advisory services, facilitating knowledge development, networking, strengthening local capacity builders, and carrying out advocacy at national and international levels. SNV is committed to reduction of poverty through advisory services especially in Agriculture, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene and Renewable Energy sectors.

The HITT programme, aims to contribute to sustainable, scalable, pro-poor economic growth in 4 Sub-Saharan countries (Benin, Mali, Ghana and Mozambique) and 3 countries in Asia (Cambodia, Nepal and Vietnam) through the development and implementation of an integrated, market-driven tourism TVET system targeting the informal economy. More specifically, the HITT programme aims to expand access for disadvantaged groups (in particular women, youth, unskilled and semi-skilled) to practical and market-oriented vocational training and facilitate direct links with the tourism industry to maximise opportunities for production, income and employment for participants.

SNV Nepal requires professional and experienced Nepali citizen for the following position:

Job Position: Junior Consultant to support the implementation of hospitality trainings
Vacancy Code: 2012-26
Job Location: Kathmandu
No. of Vacancies: 1
Offered Salary: Negotiable
Deadline to apply: November 30, 2012

Job Vacancy - WaterAid in Nepal (an INGO)

WaterAid in Nepal (WAN) is an international NGO. It has been working in Nepal since 1987. Its headquarters is in London. Its vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation (WASH). It emphasises scaling up inclusive, affordable and sustainable community-managed water supplies, promoting sanitation, improving sustained hygiene behaviours, and increasing advocacy work for responsible WASH governance. WAN seeks to recruit for following position.

Position: Programme Officer (Urban)
Level: 3
Duration: 2 years with an initial probation period of six months
Duty station: Kathmandu, with regular travel to partners' offices and programme sites
Required number: One
Deadline to apply: December 06, 2012

Program Officer Vacancy - Room to Read Nepal

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 believes that the world change starts with educated children.

In order to lead its School Infrastructure Program in Dhading district, Room to Read Nepal is looking for a Nepali citizen, passionate, creative and experienced Civil Engineer as Program Officer.

Job Position: Program officer (Civil Engineer)
Location: Based in our Dhading office and report to the Program Manager based in Kathmandu office.
Qualification and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil) with at least 5 years experience of undertaking construction work at community level by mobilizing local contribution
Deadline to apply: December 06, 2012

Job Vacancy in INGO - Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Nepal

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Nepal, a development and humanitarian INGO, invites applications from result-oriented and highly motivated Nepalese candidates for the following position.

Job Position: Program Officer  
Grade: 6
Location: Based in LWF Nepal West Regional Program Office, Dhangadhi with frequent field visit.
Required Qualifications/Competencies:
- Bachelors degree in Business Management specializing in marketing management or other relevant field with two years of relevant work experience
- Strong report writing and communication skill and sound knowledge on program, planning, monitoring and documentation.
- Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and aware on local context and cultural sensitivity.

Deadline to apply: November 26, 2012

Job Vacancy - Heifer International Nepal (INGO)

Heifer International Nepal (INGO) is a non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to ending hunger and poverty and caring for earth by providing livestock, education and other resources to help poor fiunilies become self-reliant is seeking qualified Nepali citizens for the following positions:

1. Program Manager- Enterprise Development (PM-ED) - 1 position
2. Program Manager- Cooperatives (PM-Coop) - 1 position

Date of first publication: 21 November, 2012
Deadline to apply: December 05, 2012

Job Vacancy - Helen Keller International (HKI)

Founded in 1915, Helen Keller International (HKI) is among the oldest international nonprofit organizations devoted to fighting and treating preventable blindness and malnutrition. HKI is headquartered in New York City, and has programs in 22 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States. HKI builds local capacity by establishing sustainable programs, and provides scientific and technical assistance and data to governments and international, regional, national and local organizations around the world.

HKI programs combat malnutrition, cataract, trachoma, onchocerciasis (river blindness) and refractive error. The goal of all HKI programs is to reduce suffering of those without access to needed health or vision care and ultimately, to help lift people from poverty. 

Helen Keller International (HKI), an international NGO working in nutrition and food security, now in partnership with the five year USAID-funded SUAAHARA program, invites qualified Nepalese citizens to apply for the following SUAAHARA position:

 

Post Title: Cluster Agriculture Officer

No. of vacancies: 2 positions

Category: Agriculture + Livestock

Location: Kathmandu Cluster and Butwal Cluster

Deadline to apply: November 20, 2012

Career Opportunity at World Health Organization (WHO)

The World Health Organization (WHO), Nepal invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the post of Surveillance Medical Officer at NO-A 1/1 level for its field office outside Kathmandu valley.

Post Title: Surveillance Medical Officer

Educational Qualification: Medical Graduated, Masters in Public Health preferred or a Medical Graduate with Public Health experience.

Experience: Three years experience in Public Health.

Language: Fluent knowledge of spoken and written English, spoken and written Nepali.

Other Skills: Good management of basic computer packages: word processors, presentation tools and data sheets.

Salary: In accordance with UN Scales.

Deadline to apply: November 21, 2012

Job Vacancy - John Snow Inc. (For USAID/Deliver project based in Kathmandu)

John Snow Inc., invites application for the post of Finance & Administration Officer for the USAID /
DELIVER PROJECT based in Kathmandu.

Job Position:  Finance & Administration Officer
Deadline to apply: November 23, 2012
Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disability are equally encouraged to apply.

Job Vacancy - German Development Cooperation (Support of Measures to Strengthen the Peace Process Project)

the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH invites applications for a suitable and qualified professional for the Project "Support of Measures to Strengthen the Peace Process (STPP)"

STPP works for peace building and reconciliation in selected communities in Nepal. The objective of the project is to improve livelihoods, to foster peaceful relations and social inclusion through supporting income generation activities, market oriented skill building and vocational training, and social events. Furthermore, STPP strengthens local capacities for dialogue facilitation to constructively address resentments, arising conflicts or tensions in host communities.

Position: Senior Programme Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation)
Duty station: Kathmandu
Deadline to apply: November 25, 2012

Career Opportunity at WWF Nepal

WWF Nepal, the global conservation organization leading international efforts for a living planet seeks applications from qualified Nepali candidates for the following full time position. If you think you are an achiever and willing to work within a diverse team in a multicultural environment with commitment and passion for what you believe in, you are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Position: GIS ASSOCIATE
Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Geo-informatics or any relevant degree with at least 3 years of work experience that includes one year of GIS training or experience.
Deadline to apply: November 21, 2012

Vacancy Announcement - German Development Cooperation

Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH invites applications from suitable and qualified professional for the Nepal Energy Efficiency Programme (NEEP). The Programme provides international expertise arid services to Nepalese public and private institutions aiming at improving the efficient use of energy in the industries and households.

Position: Senior Programme Officer
Required qualification: Master Degree in Engineering, Science or Economics
Required Experience: At least two years of professional specialisation on energy, energy efficiency or power sector 
Deadline to apply: November 25, 2012

Vacancy Announcement - Amnesty International

Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights. AI is independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion. It does not support or oppose any government or political system nor does it support or oppose the views of the victims whose rights it seeks to protect. It is concerned solely with the impartial protection of human rights.

Amnesty International Nepal is one of the Section offices of the AI around the world and it has been contributing to achieve global goals and objectives of the Al by taking part in its worldwide campaign. AI Nepal is seeking to recruit a full time professional as detailed below:

Position Title: Campaigner, Maternal Health Rights
Duration: Until July 2014
Deadline to apply: November 16, 2012

Job Vacancy - Handicap International (An international, non-profit and non-governmental organization)

The Federation Handicap International (HI) is an international, non-profit and non-governmental organization implementing disability-related development and emergency projects in more than 60 countries. HI has been present in Nepal since 2000, working primarily through partner organizations in tho development of projects and activities for tho rehabilitation and inclusion of people with disabilities into the mainstream development process. Prevention of disabilities and combating exclusion and stigmatization of people with disabilities are also a major focus of our work. The HI Country office in Nepal is inviting applications from qualified professionals for the following position:

Post Title: Knowledge Management and Communication officer
Deadline to apply: November 09, 2012

Job Vacancy - Ecosystem Based Adaptation Project for Mountain Ecosystems in Nepal (EBA)

The Ecosystem Based Adaptation (EBA) Project for Mountain Ecosystems in Nepal, Peru and Uganda aims to strengthen the capacity of these three highly vulnerable countries to deal with the impacts of climate change. The project targets to strengthen ecosystem resilience and reduce the vulnerability of local communities with a particular emphasis on mountain regions.

The project will create new opportunities for experimental learning between regions and among countries through parallel and cooperative development and application of methodologies and tools and the implementation of pilot projects. It will shorten the learning curve of local and national institutions and fast-track the transfer of knowledge related to building ecosystem resilience.

The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) and is being jointly implemented by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Therefore, applications are invited from the interested and qualified citizens of Nepal for the following positions:

1) Post Title: Field Officer (NPPP I)
Duty Station: Pokhara with frequent visits to identified EBA areas
Duration: Annual contract and extended based on performance
No. of positions: One

2) Post Title: Field Research Associate- SU 7
Duty Station: Pokhara with frequent visits to identified EBA areas
Duration: Annual contract and extended based on performance
No. of positions: One

Deadline to apply: November 04, 2012