Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH invites applications from suitable
professionals for the Project “Green Resilient Agricultural-Centered Privat Sector Development” GRAPE
II.

GRAPE II is a collaborative project between Nepal and Germany, guided by the Ministry of Land
Management, Cooperatives, and Poverty Alleviation (MoLCPA) of the Government of Nepal. It is
implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of
the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

The project collaborates with the Government of Nepal and other partners to enhance conditions for
gender-equitable and climate-resilient economic development. This is achieved by supporting businesses
that contribute positively to these goals, with a particular focus on women's economic empowerment.

The project focuses on four key areas:

Private Sector Development: Supporting new and existing businesses that contribute positively to gender equality and climate resilience
Gender responsive partnerships in climate resilient and biodiversity friendly value chains
Local Economic Governance: Promoting gender-responsive and climate-resilient economic development through improved local governance.
Upscaling Good Practices: Expanding successful practices for a gender equitable and climate resilient economic development

Activities within the area of Upscaling:

Build capacities among value chain actors on technologies and management practices that promote gender equitable and climate resilient development
Promote the institutionalization of best practices in collaboration with NGOs, universities, training centers, and other training providers
Raise awareness about women's economic participation and promote positive role models of women entrepreneurs, in collaboration with civil society organizations.
Develop and implement formats for upscaling good practices at national level

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH invites applications from suitable
professionals for the Project “Green Resilient Agricultural-Centered Privat Sector Development” GRAPE
II.

GRAPE II is a collaborative project between Nepal and Germany, guided by the Ministry of Land
Management, Cooperatives, and Poverty Alleviation (MoLCPA) of the Government of Nepal. It is
implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf …

Component Manager Upscaling

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Position: Component Manager Upscaling
Duty Station: Kathmandu

Responsibilities:

Lead the area of Upscaling in alignment with project objectives, partner agreements, and team directives. Maintain accountability for project deliverables and outcomes.
Team Leadership and Development: Guide and mentor team members in line with GIZs principles of cooperation and leadership, fostering an inclusive and results-driven work culture.
Strategic Advisory and Partnership Management: Provide expert advice to partners and maintain active collaboration with key stakeholders, enhancing partnerships that support sustainable private sector development.
Drive Innovation and Knowledge Sharing: Lead knowledge management initiatives, promoting innovative practices and communicating key developments and insights to a broad, diverse audience.
Integrate Learning and Results: Embed project results and lessons learned into team processes and broader organizational practices, supporting continuous improvement across relevant groups.
Technical Support and Backstopping: Provide technical guidance for the implementation of global work packages and initiatives with the private sector.

Required qualifications and experience:

Educational Qualifications:

Master’s degree in social sciences, economics, international development, or a related field. Equivalent qualifications will be considered.

Professional Experience:

At least 5 years’ professional experience in a comparable position with management experience
Proven expertise in sustainable private sector development with a focus on gender-equitable, climate-resilient practices, and capacity-building.
Demonstrated experience in supporting upscaling initiatives at the national level, working with cross-sector partnerships, including NGOs, universities, training centers, and other training providers.
In-depth understanding of value chain development and experience in promoting women’s economic empowerment.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven track record in driving results and implementing solutions. Experience in managing remote teams is highly desirable.
Exceptional organizational and strategic planning skills, with cultural awareness, adaptability, and resilience to work effectively across diverse settings.
Strong networking and communication skills with experience in facilitating collaboration across sectors and engaging with audiences at various levels.
Excellent methodological skills with a capacity to promote and institutionalize best practices across diverse stakeholders.

Language Proficiency:

Fluent in English for business purposes.

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