Type of role: Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation 
Location: Janakpur & Surkhet
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week

Role Overview

Establishment of 4 Climate Change Learning Centers in 4 selected wards (1 ward each in 4 municipalities) as a platform to strengthen knowledge and information on climate change and disaster risk reduction. Strengthened capacity of the youth through orientation and training on Climate and Disaster Resilience led by Youth Leaders. (Formation of youth groups and socialization).Preparation and Production of Learning Materials and IEC/BCC materials.

Skills, qualifications and experience

• At least Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Management, Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Science, or any related field with at least 3 years of firsthand experience in mentioned areas of work.
• Previous knowledge and experience of establishing CCLCs.
• Good understanding and engagement in Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change, livelihood promotion, green growth and its related policies and procedures.
• Experience and capacity to engage with local governments.
• Experience of L/WDCRP preparation and conduction of VCAs.
• Experience of developing disaster information management systems.

Competencies and Behaviour

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities: VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

Eligibility: Nepali national only