Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage program/project support (prepare decision documents and agreements, assess plans and progress/financial reports, participate in meetings, reviews, field visits etc.)

• Prepare analysis, reports, speaking points and background information for the Embassy, mainly on governance related issues

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

• Tasks related to other work at the Embassy might be assigned to the advisor depending on priorities and needs

Qualifications required:

• A university degree at minimum Master’s level, preferably in a relevant subject

• At least five years relevant working experience

• Experience from grant management is an advantage

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

• Strong networking, communication and inter-personal skills. Ability to work both efficiently and thoroughly, independently and in team

• High personal integrity is required

TO APPLY,

Application and CV including references, marked “Governance advisor,” should be submitted not later than 15 June 2016 to [email protected] or to the Royal Norwegian Embassy, P.O. Box 20765, Kathmandu, Nepal. see: www.norway.org.np

The position is available from 1 August 2016. The first 6 months are probation. Short-listed candidates will be called for interview, including a written test and oral presentation. Salaries and benefits are competitive at national level and commensurate with experience and qualifications.’