Contract Type: H-SC 6
Job Location: Manma, Kalikot Karnali Province 
Report to: Project Coordinator
Contract Period: Up to 31 December 2019, possibility of extension 
Benefits: Rs. 50,000 per month 

Purpose of the Position:

The Forest Officer has to undertake overall responsibility to facilitate, carry out and supervise forestry and natural resource management related works under WFP funded "Adapting to Climate Induced Threats to Food Production and Food Security in the Karnali region of Nepal" project. S/he will work directly under the guidance and close supervision of the Project Coordinator and Senior Program Director

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Under the overall supervision of Project Coordinator, s/he will assist in the conceptualization, development, facilitation and operation of the projects and programme in the areas of forestry, natural resource management and soil conservation
• Support in developing and maintaining relations with the government ministries, donors, and civil society including other stakeholders involved in the area of forestry, livelihood and rural development
• Carry out project activities, facilitate to enrich forest and forest soil health to improve adaptative capacity of the community and monitor the forestry related activities 
• Support in the collection, consolidation and maintenance of data on forestry and soil conservation as well as project/ programme related information and data
• As assigned participate in the meetings and workshop and represent the project in palika level for smooth operation of the project component
• Facilitate community user groups for sustainable management of forestry and utilization of forest resources in sustainable manner
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Forestry with at least 3 year of experience in relevant subject matter
• Builds strong relationships with focuses on impact and results and responds positively to critical feedback
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Proven networking, team building, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work in multi-culture environment
• Able to network and maintain working relationships with stakeholders, partners and staff  
• Aware on self-emotion and able to perform well with positive attitude in difficult situations 
• Proven ability to plan, organize and achieve results and experience of managing projects, contractors and services
• A clear understanding of contemporary development issues particularly on Forestry and soil conservation
• Experience of writing reports, good understanding of development sector of Nepal. Advance use of excel, word, power point and data analysis. Demonstrate flexibility and open mindedness. Cross cultural sensitivity and ability to interact well with diverse groups of people and multiple teams. Ability to write and speak good English

Additional Competency 

• Willingness to be contactable at all times when needed
• Willingness to work out of office hours when required