Practical Action is a charity organization which aims to reduce poverty through the wider use of appropriate technologies in the developing world. Registered in the UK, Practical Action works in more than 45 countries through its offices in the UK, Bangladesh, Bolivia, India, Kenya, Malawi, Nepal, Peru, Rwanda, Senegal, Sudan, and Zimbabwe. With above 50 years of expertise, Practical Action has a strong heritage and track record of bringing communities and experts together to find practical, sustainable solutions to enable people to meet their needs, which work for both people and the planet. Practical Action works to improve lives of around one million people every year through access to energy, sustainable agriculture, water, sanitation, hygiene and waste management, and disaster risk reduction.
We are a trusted partner of many communities, governments, development agencies and the private sector. We are uniquely placed as a knowledge organization with a breadth of capacities which enable us to capture and share knowledge in relevant ways for our diverse audiences. We are influential at a national level where we work, and globally and considered a "go-to" agency by those seeking to improve energy access for people living in poverty. We seek to recruit the following positions in Practical Action Nepal Office.
1. Thematic Lead – Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR):
- Reporting to the Regional Director, the Thematic Lead will play a leadership role within the Regional Management Team (RMT) being accountable for providing innovative and impactful thought leadership in Nepal, India and South Asia region. S/he will articulate Practical Action's change ambitions in Nepal and India building and nurturing strategic relationships including the government, private sector and donors in support of these change ambitions. S/he will provide effective thought leadership and technical inputs into the design and delivery of technical assistance and on-the-ground projects and will take lead in knowledge generation and advocacy. S/he will support the overall effective and efficient management of the region. S/he is also a key member of the Global DRR Change Ambition Hub, contributing to global leadership on Practical Action's DRR goal area, supporting the global agenda on evidence and learning, and ensuring synergy between our national and global work.
- The minimum qualifications required is a Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, Development Studies, International Development and/or any related discipline with at least ten years of working experience, at least half of that in management positions and thematic area, preferably gained in Nepal, India and/or South Asia.
2. Head of Programme Delivery:
- The Head of Programme Delivery plays a leadership role within the RMT and is accountable for ensuring effective and high-quality delivery of all projects and awards implemented by Practical Action in Nepal, including management of sub-awards to partners. S/he shall ensure timely delivery of all projects and awards, ensure gender, knowledge management, communications, and technology approaches are integrated within projects, and oversee high-quality reports, safety and security across Practical Action's operations in South Asia. S/he should ensure project and award management processes, tools and systems that are consistently applied across Practical Action's delivery processes while ensuring government compliance.
- The minimum qualifications required is a Master's degree in Development, Engineering, Social Science or in any related disciplines with at least ten years' experience of project/award management, at least half of that in the management position and preferably with experience of managing multiple awards.
3. Senior Project Officer - DRR:
- Reporting to the Project Manager, s/he shall support to deliver specific project strategies and activities related to strengthening end-to-end flood early warning systems and preparedness for effective disaster reduction and resilience in selected river systems in Nepal.
- The minimum qualifications required is a Bachelor's degree in Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change, Social Science or any related disciplines with at least five years' related experience.
Interested candidates can download a standard application form and detailed job description from http://www.practicalaction.org/jobs. Submit a cover letter together with the duly filled standard application form to [email protected] by 26 September 2018.
Female candidates and candidates from marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.
Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff and all those acting on behalf of Practical Action to demonstrate, share and abide by this commitment.
Practical Action Nepal Office
House No. 1114, Panipokhari, Lazimpat
Kathmandu, Nepal
