The Senior Programme Officer will be responsible to provide technical support to IUCN’s ongoing programmes and develop new initiatives. His/her overall responsibility will be to lead IUCN’s work in Nepal on economic valuation, payment for environmental services, trade and environment, and business and biodiversity.

Priority will be given to the successful candidate who possesses a Masters in Environmental or Resource Economics. Candidates with Masters in agricultural economics or Masters in economics with research experience and interest to work in the field of natural resource management are also eligible to apply. Candidates must possess at least six years of proven and relevant work experience in programme implementation and development. The incumbent should have excellent communication, writing and presentation skills with an understanding of technical and institutional complexities in the Asia Region (particularly Nepal) and proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.

IUCN is an equal opportunity employer; qualified women and members of ethnic minorities or disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be notified. Interested candidates should send their CV, names of two referees and a cover letter explaining their interest in the position by 14 May 2008 to: The Human Resources Unit, IUCN Nepal Country Office, P.O. Box 3923, Kathmandu, Nepal. E-mail: hr@iucn.org.np. Details of the Terms of Reference is available at the Country Office reception desk or click below hyperlink.

Terms of References (ToR)