Royal Norwegian Embassy
Governance Advisor

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Provide high-quality, reliable, timely and relevant governance advice to the Embassy 

• Provide strategic analysis and advice to the Embassy on the issues of federalism and local governance, anti-corruption, public financial management, access to justice, and parliamentary affairs-related matters. 

• Provide grant management support.

• Cooperate with partners for effective implementation of programs/projects and contribute to developing and maintaining a constructive dialogue and broad network with national stakeholders and the international community in Nepal. 

• Work as the focal person for anti-corruption, one of the cross-cutting issues of the Embassy.

Candidate Profile
The Governance Advisor should have concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:

• A University degree at master's level, preferably in a relevant subject. 

• At least five years relevant working experience.

•  Experience in grant management is an advantage. 

• Excellent spoken and written Nepali and English as well as good computer skills.

• Strong analytical networking, communication, and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work both efficiently and thoroughly, independently and in a team. 

• High level of personal integrity is required 

• At least two of the following governance related technical competencies: 

• federalism & local governance, law & human rights, and public financial management and anti-corruption 

• cross cutting issues related competencies: gender equality, climate and environment human rights, and anti-corruption 

The position is available from 15 September 2022. The first 6 months are probation. Short-listed candidates will be called for an interview, including a written test and oral presentation. Salaries and benefits are competitive at national level and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
VACANCY CLOSING DATE: 15 AUGUST, 2022