Position Details
- Number of Vacant Position: 1
- Job Level: None Specified
- Degree: Bachelors(Undergraduate)
- Job Category: Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
- Location: Kathmandu
Summary of Position
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Nepal is an international, non-governmental humanitarian and development organization that has been working in Nepal since 1984 focusing on Sustainable Livelihood, Quality Services and Protection and Social Cohesion.
The Lutheran World Federation Nepal invites applications from all potential Nepali candidates for the following position:
DRR and Climate Change Adaption Specialist (only for FEMALE): Grade 10; based at Kathmandu with frequently field visits
Description
Essential job responsibilities
The specific duties and responsibilities of the DRR and Climate Change Adaptation Specialist, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead the program in developing and implementing DRR, CCA, and community resilience program strategies, policies, procedures, systems, and guidelines that align with LWF Nepal’s country strategy and country annual plans and localization agenda.
- Conduct thematic policy review and analysis, and policy advocacy at the local, provincial, and national levels for DRR, CCA, and resilience of the most marginalized and vulnerable families, including refugees.
- Develop programmatic strategies to achieve DRR, CCA, and community resilience outcomes, ensuring all programs/projects are based on evidence and good practices from Nepal and globally.
- Provide support to program/project/MEAL teams and implementing partners to generate good practices and recommendations using assessment and planning tools.
- Design participatory evidence-based pilot projects to test new DRR, CCA, and community resilience approaches and tools, learning agenda to advance community resilience framework, and support to development of funding proposals and resource mobilization.
- Explore piloting of innovations on multi-stakeholder collaboration with communities particularly the most marginalized and vulnerable families including refugees for DRR, CCA, and community resilience promotion.
- Ensure CBOs-led innovation and action research (e.g. CBDRMC, cooperatives, groups) through field schools and transfer of learning through youth digital innovators and/or climate change champions.
- Lead and provide technical guidance, supervision, and support to all implementing partners on DRR, CCA, and community resilience.
- Develop standards and systems to maximize the impact on DRR, CCA, and community resilience in collaboration with local governments, private sectors, academia, market actors, and communities.
- Develop and strengthen capacities of programs, projects, and partners on DRR, CCA, and community resilience.
- Ensure replication and scale-up of proven and appropriate knowledge and skills on DRR, CCA, and resilience.
- Lead the DRR/CCA theme in developing program documentation, good practices, and effective knowledge transfer packages and tools for various types of clients.
- Represent LWF Nepal in national and international level meetings, workshops, missions, working groups, and other relevant events related to DRR/CCA themes.
- Support/advise Advocacy and Inclusion Specialist to identify policy gaps and advocate for DRR, CCA inclusive policies and plans at local, provincial, and federal levels.
- Contribute to timely and appropriate emergency preparedness and response actions of LWF Nepal.
Other roles:
- Oversee local partners in several districts and their contracts/agreements, work plans, budget, M&E, and reporting. Districts and partners will be finalized based on the discussion after the selection of the candidate.
- Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
- Conduct themselves both professionally and personally to contribute to the organization’s humanitarian and development mission.
- Other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor and Country Director or his/her designate.
Safeguarding and accountability
All staff must comply with safeguarding and accountability policies in line with the LWF World Service Geneva. All staff are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respect local laws, customs, and client policies, procedures, and values always and in all in-country venues.
Reporting and supervising
The DRR and CCA Specialist will report to the Humanitarian Program Coordinator. S/he will work in close collaboration with other staff in the program.
Location
This position will be based in Kathmandu with frequent field visits.
Duration
Annual contract with possibility of extension based on performance and LWF Nepal’s future funding levels.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in DRR/M, CCA, humanitarian development, social science; or related discipline with more than three years of relevant experience in a technical specialist/advisory role in DRR/M, CCA, or Humanitarian action.
OR
- Bachelor’s degree in DRR/M, CCA, humanitarian development, social science; or related discipline with more than five years of relevant experience in a technical specialist/advisory role in DRR/M, CCA, or Humanitarian action.
- Proficient in working experience in the field of inclusive DRR/M, Humanitarian, Early Action, inclusive emergency/humanitarian responses, and CCA.
- Proven experience in program cycle management, M&E, and reporting.
- Demonstrated experience in multiple roles and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Proven ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Fluency in Nepali and English (both written and spoken) is required.
The LWF Nepal requires that everybody associated with it abide by its Child Protection Policy and the Code of Conduct
Application Method
For Registered Candidate:
Login to https://p2p.com.np/ with your username and password, click on the job you want to apply for and press "APPLY" that appears on the selected job page.
For New Candidate:
Go to https://p2p.com.np/
Register/Create new account,
Use your newly created username and password to login
Click on the job you want to apply for
And press "APPLY" that appears on the selected job page.
If cover letter/ CV is not attached, a pop up will appear The pop up will direct to "MANAGE COVER LETTER/ CV" page where you can add/upload cover letter/ CV, then press "APPLY" at the bottom of the page.
Application Deadline: Monday, 12th Feb 2024
Note: Qualified female candidates and candidates from Dalit, Persons with Disabilities, disadvantaged and socially excluded group are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for selection process. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.
P2P and our client The Lutheran World Federation Nepal is committed to promoting inclusivity and equal opportunity for all applicants. In recognition of the different needs of PLWD we offer options for application submission. Do contact us for further assistance.
JOB APPLY LINK:
