Project Funding Opportunity jobs

Note from the Blogpost: If you work for a NGO, civil society, media, on eliminating/ minimising exploitation of people in trafficking, sexual slavery, child labour, child servitude, debt bondage (Kamaiya, Haliya systems of Labour), forced labour, forced marriate, sale of wives or children etc. this opportunity offered from the OHCHR could be a good opportunity to fund your project. Please visit the website mentioned in the text below for more information.
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The United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery allocates project grants (for a maximum of 15 000 USD), for programmes of humanitarian, legal and financial assistance to individuals whose human rights have been severely violated as a result of contemporary forms of slavery. Contemporary forms of slavery include trafficking, sexual slavery, child labour and child servitude, debt bondage, serfdom and forced labour, forced marriage and sale of wives ect.
Projects undertaken with previous Trust Fund grants include medical and psychological aid, food, shelter, and vocational training to victims of trafficking for sexual and economic exploitation; support to rehabilitation centres for sexually and physically abused street children and a project to identify and release bonded labourers in the carpet industry and stone quarries. Other projects have provided victims with the means to generate sustainable sources of income, such as sewing machines, hairdressing equipment, or farming tools.
The application form in english is at http://www2.ohchr.org/english/about/funds/slavery/docs/AppSHEN2010.doc.Application forms should be duly completed and submitted by 31 Mars 2009.
If you need more information on the Fund, you can consult the website of the OHCHR:http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Pages/ListOfIssues.aspx.

Teachers jobs

Teachers (to teach Nepali and English)

Employer: Budhanilkantha School

Position: a teacher to teach Nepali up to class 10+2 and a teacher to teach English up to A-level and 10+2

Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in respective subjects preferably with a First Division
- Be ready to contribute actively to the pastoral and extra-curricula r life of the school

Preference may be given to the candidates having the boarding experience. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Application Procedures: Application form can be collected from the School Office during school hours or downloaded from the school’s website: www.bnks.edu.np. Completed applications form along with a cover letter explaining how you might be able to contribute to the dynamic, academic, pastoral and extra-curricular life of the school should be submitted to the Principal’s Office by Sunday 30th November 2008 (15 Mangsir 2065). Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Salary and benefits will be as per the rules of the school.

Budhanilkantha School
P O Box 1018, Kathmandu
Phone 4371637, 4371670

Career Opportunities in Life Insurance Industry

Do you have the convincing power? Do you have the salesperson skills? Do you like the challenge of interacting with new people? then here are some jobs that might be right for you.

Employer: Nepal Life Insurance Company

Position: Management Trainees

Duty Station: Corporate office and branch offices
Person Specification: energetic result oriented person; Nepali Citizen; good computer skills; MBA/MBS level education; age within 25 years.

Position: Business Promotion Officer

Duty Station: Corporate office and branch offices
Person Specification: energetic result oriented person; Nepali Citizen; good computer skills; MBA/MBS level education with specialisation in Marketing; age within 30 years; experience of working in marketing, preferably in insurance marketing.

Salary for both the positions will be as per the company rules.

Application Procedure: Send the application letter together with a recent CV in an envelope marked "job application for the Management Trainee" to apply for the position of the Management Trainee" or "Application for the Business Development Officer" to apply for the Business Development Officer to the following address:
NLIC Ltd.
P.O.Box No.11030, Kathmandu

Human Resource Development Officer job

Employer: Livelihoods and Forestry Programme (LFP), the bilateral aid programme of Government of Nepal (GoN) and the DFID/UK. Its purpose is to enhance the assets of rural communities through equitable, efficient and sustainable use of forests and other natural resources.

Location: Kathmandu based but extensive visits to LFP-supported districts.

Responsibilities:
The Human Resource Development Officer (HRDO) will coordinate the development, updating and implementation of LFP’s Human Resources Management strategy, policy and procedures to enable the programme and its partners to deliver more effectively by:

• Enduring effective HRD strategies, policies and procedures are in place to support the overall organizational strategy and direction and that capacitate the LFP team to implement these.
• Supporting preparation of staff performance development plans in line with the programme needs and required core competencies and overseeing implementation of those plans.
• Assessing staff capacity building needs and ensuring their effective delivery through a coordinated programme.
• Developing and delivering plans and processes for staff and consultant recruitment, including Torso, staff induction and orientation.
  

Qualifications/experience:

• A Masters Degree in Human Resources Management (HRM), Organizational Development (OD), Social Science, MBA (with HRM specialization) or related fields
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experiences in HRM/OD
• Familiar with HRD practices of development organizations and GoN in Nepal
• A good understanding of policy, institutional and structural barriers to pro-poor livelihoods and social inclusion and approaches to deal with these in relation to HR development
• Experience of working with multiple partners and multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Nepali

Competencies:
Team worker with good communication and influencing skills; ability to innovate and be pro-active; empathy with the poor and socially excluded; and commitment to social justice

A competitive Salary and benefits package is available.

Application Procedures: Obtain the application pack from Pragya Management Group (PMG) and submit the completed application in writing or by e-mail to the following address: PRAGYA MANAGEMENT GROUP
Pulchowk (neat St. Mary’s School), Lalitpur,
PO Box 10157, Kathmandu, Nepal
Email: pragyamg@wlink.com.np

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Sunday, 30th November 2008. Short listed applicants will e invited to an assessment workshop in which the experiences and competencies mentioned above will be tested.

Preference will be given to i) women from disadvantaged castes and ethnic groups ii) other women iii_ other minority groups and men from disadvantaged groups.

Only completed applications will be considered. PMG reserves the right to reject any or all applications. No telephone calls will be entertained. Undue influence will result in automatic rejection.

Applicants who have already applied for this position need not apply again.

Job in Resources Management Project job

Deputy Chief of Party for upcoming Natural Resources Management Project

CARE Nepal is an international humanitarian organization working in Nepal for the past 32 years. It currently works in 38 districts through its 17 projects and programs on issues relating to improving the lives of the poorest and most vulnerable populations through programs in natural resource management, livelihoods, women empowerment equity and social justice.

CARE Nepal is seeking qualified Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP) candidates to assist in the program implementation of an upcoming Natural Resources Management (NRM) program in Nepal, funded by USAID, with an expected value of $30M over a 5-year period. This position will be based in Kathmandu.

The program aims to reduce threats to biodiversity and vulnerabilities of climate change in Nepal through an appropriate set of site-based interventions in priority biodiverse landscape(s) as well as enabling policy environment at the national level. The specific objectives of the program are to: A) reduce threats to biodiversity in target landscape(s); B) build the structures, capacity and operations necessary for an effective sustainable landscapes management, especially reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) readiness; and C) increase the ability of target human and ecological communities to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• In conjunction with the Chief of Party (COP), oversee, facilitate, design, develop and supervise an efficient and effective program implementation;
• Establish and maintain excellent communication, and develop networks with senior program staff and partner organizations, Government of Nepal (GON) representatives, international institutions, various stakeholders and development partners,
• Engage the Government of Nepal (GON), civil society organizations (CSOs), and business communities in activities to attain the program objectives mentioned above.
• Plan and carry out regular monitoring trips to the regions and provide support where needed. Support programmatic reporting efforts and adapt program activities to reflect monitoring and evaluation findings.
• Ensure that program implementation is in accordance with USAID regulations and procedures and the specifications determined in the Cooperative Agreement.
• Ensure performance management of all program staff; and enhance staff development though mentoring or other activities.
• Represent the program to USAID, all partners and all other stakeholders in the absence of the COP.

Key Qualifications Required:

• Masters degree or higher studies in natural resource management/forestry/climate science/environmental studies/social sciences or related field.
• Proven track record of at least 10 years of experience working in projects related to Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Climate Change, Climate adaptation, REDD, carbon finance, and/or livelihoods development, must have experience in managing similar programs of comparable scope and complexity.
• Proven financial and personnel management skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing large USG grants and related reporting, budgeting, procurement, and project management procedures.
• Demonstrated programming, advocacy and capacity building experience at the Government of Nepal (GON) and community levels.
• Solid monitoring and evaluation knowledge and skills, preferably in of NRM-related interventions.
• Demonstrated professional experience working in partnership with USAID-supported cooperating agencies USAID missions, and international counterpart organizations is a plus.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Nepali required

NOTE: POSITION PENDING DONOR APPROVAL

Candidates are requested to submit their application with updated CV along with the names of two referees
by December 28, 2010 addressed to:

The Human Resource Manager
CARE International Nepal, PO Box 1661
Kathmandu, Nepal
OR
via email: apply@np.care.org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
CARE is an equal opportunity organisation which also believes in promoting affirmative action.