Donor Focal Point

Switzerland through its development cooperation has been engaged in Nepal since 1959. With the establishment of its Embassy in Nepal in August 2009, Switzerland’s cooperation with Nepal continues to focus on federal state building, employment and income as well as migration. Switzerland is committed to support Nepal’s socio-economic development and federal state building at national, provincial and local level.

The Embassy of Switzerland offers a competitive salary and benefit package as well as a stimulating team and working environment. We are looking for a qualified Nepali professional for the following position of a 2 years fixed term contract with possibility of extension.

Switzerland through its development cooperation has been engaged in Nepal since 1959. With the establishment of its Embassy in Nepal in August 2009, Switzerland’s cooperation with Nepal continues to focus on federal state building, employment and income as well as migration. Switzerland is committed to support Nepal’s socio-economic development and federal state building at national, provincial and local level.

The Embassy of Switzerland offers …

Donor Focal Point

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Basic Job Information

Job Category : NGO / INGO / Social work
Job Level : senior
No. of Vacancy/s : [ 0 ]
Job Location : Kathmandu
Offered Salary : None
Apply Before(Deadline) : Oct. 21, 2013 00:00 (10 years, 6 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level : Graduate (Masters)
Experience Required : Not Required
Other Specification
  • High level communication and write up skills, coordination and ability to accompany and orient multi-stakeholder processes including the government and civil society actors, proven ability to analyze and use complex information to support policy development and monitoring, proven track record of ability to achieve results and outcomes, proven ability to organize monitoring and quality documentation/presentation, sound understanding of forestry sector governance especially of government and civil society actors operating in the sector, understanding of and demonstrated commitment to address Poverty, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion issues in Nepal.

Job Description

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), acting through the Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal, is seeking application from qualified persons for this position to work as a Donor Focal Point (80%-100% engagement) for 2 years (fixed term) starting January 2014 until December 2015. The DFP will be recruited by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), represented by the Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. The DFP will report to the Head of Cooperation through the Portfolio Manager of the Embassy of Switzerland and maintain contact with the two other MSFP donors on equal basis.

The purpose of the position is to liaise between the donors and the programme, to provide technical quality assurance, and support the donors to reduce policy and fiduciary risks.  The DFP will support the MSFP in the following three specific areas:

  • Coordination and linkage among the donors and between the MSFP and donors,;
  • Technical quality assurance and monitoring/verification
  • Strengthening multi stakeholder process for forestry sector governance and systems improvement

The Swiss government offers a very competitive package with reference to United Nation P4 level (for proven competencies and extensive experience, the United Nations P5 may also be considered).
Detailed Terms of References are available on the website, www.cinfo.ch , www.eda.admin.ch, www.sdc.org.np and www.merojob.com or can be personally collected from the Embassy  reception.
An application explaining your interest and suitability for the position along with curriculum vitae, academic certificates and relevant testimonials, names and addresses (including telephone / fax /e-mail) of three referees, and date of availability should reach Latest by 21st October 2013 through post or through the email at [email protected]. Please clearly mark “Donor Focal Point for the MSFP” on the envelope / subject of the email.
Head
Personnel and Administration (Chancery)
P.O. Box 113
Kathmandu, Nepal

The recruitment process is handled by the Personnel unit of the Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal. The interviews will take place in Kathmandu Nepal.
The successful candidate should be able to join us by 1st January 2014.

 


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