Special Advisor (Natural Resource Management, Climate Resilience)

Contact duration: Fixed-term full-time position for 24 months, with a possibility for extension. The position is based in Kathmandu, Nepal.

The Special Advisor will particularly provide advice and support for the preparation, management and monitoring of interventions related to natural resource management, water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), livelihood development and climate resilience. These are part of Finland’s Country Strategy and Programme in Nepal (https://finlandabroad.fi/web/npl/finland-s-development-cooperation-in-country). Adviser supports in the overall implementation of the Country Strategy and Programme as a member of the Embassy’s Development Cooperation team. Key responsibilities include:

• Advising and supporting in the preparation, management, monitoring and supervision of Finnish funded and managed projects related to natural resource management, water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), livelihood development and climate resilience;
• Participating actively, as part of the Embassy’s Development Cooperation Team, to the implementation of Finland’s Country Strategy and Programme 2021-2024 for Nepal;
• Compiling, analyzing and reporting information (e.g. statistics) about Finland-Nepal development cooperation, and preparing related background documents, speeches etc.;
• Coordination and negotiation, as well as policy dialogue with the Government of Nepal representatives and other relevant stakeholders and development partners;
• Additionally, supporting the Team Finland work of the Embassy e.g. by following private sector development in Nepal and meeting with relevant stakeholders;
• Following and reporting the national political situation and key developments in governance;
• Media monitoring and communication related tasks;
• Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Interested candidates should submit:

• A max. 1 page cover letter expressing interest and clearly addressing the stated requirements for the position and the salary expectation;
• Resume/CV in the Europass CV format in English (https://europa.eu/europass/eportfolio/screen/cv-editor?lang=en)
• Two references and their contact details

The terms of employment are based on Nepal’s legislation and conditions applicable to locally hired employees. A security clearance will be conducted on the proposed candidate with the consent of the applicant. The probation period is four months. Salary is to be determined based on the applicant´s experience and abilities.

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