Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Thorough knowledge on Nepalese handicraft traditions and know the craft traditions of the countries regions

• Establish strategic linkages with relevant organizations and enterprise development
• Technical and managerial competences in assigned responsibilities
• Strong ability to develop, manage and monitor budgets. 
• Practical knowledge of the market and business situation and are able to facilitate market linkages of the group
• Well versed with Government rules and regulation related to handicrafts
• Proficient in English and Nepali, spoken and written
• Seek the opportunities and have an optimistic mindset and a go-getter attitude and able to create solutions
• Understand the socio economic situation and constraints of the target groups
• Skills and techniques in facilitating women's group of minimum 25 persons
• Basic understanding and sensitivity to issues associated with poverty, hunger and the environment
• Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity with ability to maintain confidentiality
• Motivated to work responsibly with little supervision
• Excellent communication skills with ability to cooperate effectively and harmoniously with various groups and like-minded organizations
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, both local and national. This is a Kathmandu based position and requires over 50% of time to be spent in the field
• Ability to participate and contribute to a spirit of unity, teamwork and cooperation
• Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender equity