Duty Stations:
Cluster 1: Surkhet, stationed in Birendranagar
Cluster 2: Dailekh, stationed in Birendranagar
Cluster 4: Kailali, stationed in Dhangadhi;
Cluster 5: Doti/Dadeldhura, stationed in Dhangadhi;
Cluster 6: Bajura, stationed in Budinanda
Expected Joining Date: 01.05.2022

Tasks

Implementation of project activities

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and documenting meetings, workshops, seminars, and other project activities with a focus on technical aspects
• Advise project stakeholders on project-related topics 
• Support logistics for project activities as well as the participation of stakeholders in project activities
• Moderate team meetings and workshops and events with partners
• Support in developing training materials 
• Carry out basic training to local partners, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders
• Support quality assurance of the tasks implemented by partners and service providers.

Project coordination

• Support coordination with partners and development partners
• Assist short-term experts assigned to projects/programmes in completing their tasks 
• Participate in fora and public hearings on issues directly connected with the project/programme

Research

• Prepare and carry out qualitative research projects in consultation with the manager or expert (developing survey instruments, field trials, training field staff, organizational preparation in the field, collecting and analyzing data)

Knowledge management

• Assist in drawing up reports and translations
• Assist in organizing learning events/ interactions at the municipal, cluster, and province levels.
• Assist in communicating, updating, and collecting information relating to all fields of action
• Organize and update project documentation, the filing systems, and the project
• Assist with recording and documenting the results of all activities
• Assist with PR work for the project
• Assist in establishing and maintaining project databases 

General obligations

• Represents the interest of the GIZ-assisted measure and always act on its behalf
• Carry out important tasks for the project/programme, even if these are not explicitly cited in the job description

Other duties/additional tasks

• Assist other experts, if necessary, as translator
• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management 

Required qualifications and experience

• MA in agricultural sciences/economics, natural resource management, climate change studies, public management, or similar studies relevant for the project objectives
• At least 1 year of professional experience in development cooperation in the project(s) focussing on agriculture, natural resource management, climate change, or local governance
• Experience in the development sector is an advantage
• Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Fluent written and oral knowledge of English and Nepali
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management