Duty Station: Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies (MoICS), Kathmandu

Duration: 01.12.2020 – 30.11.2023

Responsibilities:

• Support MoICS in TIP/investment component implementation, coordination and reporting
• Ensure that the key concerns of the trade and investment sector are well addressed by the facility
• Increase trade and participation in regional and global value-chains
• Improve the investment climate for attracting Foreign Direct Investment
• Improve the trade and investment coordination strategy elaborated and agreed between country partners and development partners
• Assist the Facility Director/Team Leader in his/her contacts, helping to reach the right persons and obtain the right information

Required Qualifications and experience:

• Master’s degree in Trade, Investment, Economics, Management, international Development, or other relevant subject
• At least 10 years of experience in managing programmes and/or advising as a consultant in the area of trade and investment
• Proven experience and expertise in Investment and FDI related issues
• Previous experience of EU Preferential Trade Agreements (including EBA, GSP, GSP+) and EUs External Investment Plans (blending, guarantees and investment climate) will be an asset
• Experience of interacting with the Nepalese public administration, in particular Ministries related to FDI facilitation and trade would be an asset
• Experience of similar projects or set-up would be an asset
• Experience in green finance / green economy would be an asset
• Experience in trade and investment projects promoting gender equality and social inclusion would be an asset
• Excellent Nepali and English expression both orally and in writing

Applying Procedure:

Interested candidates are requested to apply via the link https://jobs.giz.de/index.php?ac=jobad&id=49620 by 26.05.2020

Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview. No telephone inquiries will be entertained. The organization reserves the right to cancel or postpone the whole recruitment process without providing any reasons whatsoever.

The salary and social benefits will correspond to the GIZ rule applicable to national staff. Especially women and candidates from minority groups are highly encouraged to apply.