Practical Action is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that uses sustainable technology to challenge poverty in developing countries and improve the lives of people worldwide. We find out what people are doing and help them to do it better. Through technology, we enable poor communities to build on their skills and knowledge to produce sustainable and practical solutions - transforming their lives forever and protecting the world around them. With 50 years of expertise, Practical Action has a strong heritage, and track record of bringing communities and experts together to find practical, sustainable solutions to enable people to meet their needs, which work for both people and the planet. Technology features in everything we do.
Working throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America, Practical Action improves the lives of around one million people every year through improved access to energy, sustainable agriculture, water, sanitation and waste management, and disaster risk reduction. We are a trusted partner of many communities, governments, development agencies and the private sector. We are influential at a national level where we work, and globally and considered a "go-to" agency by those seeking to improve energy access for people living in poverty. We seek to recruit the following positions in Practical Action South Asia Regional Office, Nepal.
- Project Manager: Reporting to Head of Programme Delivery, the Project Manager will work under the Zurich funded Flood Resilience Programme. S/he shall oversee the project and be responsible for coordination with the UK and other country teams as well as alliance members in Nepal towards achieving the global outcomes of the Zurich flood resilience programme. In coordination with different experts within Practical Action, s/he should represent the programme to alliance members and externally as required. The minimum qualification required is Master's Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, or Project Management with five years of work experience in related field.
- Fragility, Peace Building and Relation Officer: Reporting to the Project Manager of Climate Change and Fragility Project (CCFP), the incumbent shall be responsible to support, plan and deliver the project activities on adaptation to climate change that leads to harmonious community, offer strategic leadership to build relation among partners, provincial and local governments, local communities, and other relevant stakeholders and provide support in framing strategies to minimise climate change triggered competition over resources. The minimum qualification required is a Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management, Climate and Environment Science or Social Science with three years of work experience in related field.
Interested candidates can download the detailed job description and standard application form from www.practicalaction.org/jobs. Submit a cover letter along with the duly filled standard application form to hr@practicalaction.org.np by 6 January 2019.
Female candidates and candidates from marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.
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Practical Action Nepal Office
House No. 1114, Panipokhari, Lazimpat
Kathmandu, Nepal
