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.