Habitat for Humanity International has been present in Nepal since 1997, serving landless, low-income, vulnerable (ultra-poor, socially excluded, disaster-affected, or living in disaster-prone areas) and Dalit families to build adequate (safe, secure, habitable, and accessible) houses. With its central office in Kathmandu and three field offices in Koshi Province, Madhesh Province and Sudur Paschim Province.
Habitat for Humanity International Nepal is an international non-profit organization that builds decent and affordable housing in partnership with people in need. The organization focuses on shelter, partners with families to build decent houses, advocates for land and housing rights, and works with financial institutions for inclusive financial literacy and loans products for the poor while promoting strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. It employs a holistic approach to long-term shelter solutions by forging effective coordination, collaborative partnerships with government agencies, strengthening relationships with local partners, and pursuing growth through market development initiatives.
Habitat for Humanity International has been present in Nepal since 1997, serving landless, low-income, vulnerable (ultra-poor, socially excluded, disaster-affected, or living in disaster-prone areas) and Dalit families to build adequate (safe, secure, habitable, and accessible) houses. With its central office in Kathmandu and three field offices in Koshi Province, Madhesh Province and Sudur Paschim Province.
Habitat for Humanity International Nepal is an international non-profit …
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Position: Sr. Manager – Housing Finance and Markets
No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
Date of Announcement: 15 January 2025
Duration: One Year and Extendable
Location: Kathmandu
Reports to: Program Director
Field Visits: 50% travel to project areas
Core Function
Habitat Nepal’s country strategy for housing market systems and housing finance in Nepal calls for an expanded role in market approaches to housing improvement for low-income communities. The Senior Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing the financial inclusion strategy for Nepal by working closely with the financial institutions and helping them develop/refine housing finance products. The position will also support a new and evolving work of the housing finance system. The position also provides strategic leadership, management, and oversight of programs to expand Habitat’s work with housing market actors in the country. The position requires working with private sector firms and the other departments of the Nepal office, requiring exceptional interpersonal and consulting skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Inclusion and Housing Finance
Market Systems
Project and Staff Management
Networking and Representation
Knowledge Management and Business Development
Other responsibilities
Safeguarding
In accordance with its foundational mission principles, Habitat for Humanity International is committed to the highest ethical standards and opposes all forms of discrimination, exploitation, and abuse. We intend to create and maintain a work and living environment that is safe, productive, and respectful for our colleagues and for all we serve. We require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to Safeguarding (Child Protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation Harassment and Abuse) our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children), and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening, police check and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behaviour, including safeguarding and whistleblowing. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.
Education Qualification and Professional Experience
Preferred Competencies
Habitat for Humanity Nepal is an equal opportunity organization. Women, persons with disabilities, marginalized and disadvantaged communities are encouraged to apply.
It can be applied through www.merojob.com/habitatnepal.
Application submission deadline is 29 January 2025
Human Resources Department, Habitat for Humanity Nepal
We strive to keep our recruitment process consistent and fair. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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