Field Project Officer (FPO) at CARE Nepal/SAGUN

CARE Nepal invites application from interested candidates for the position of Field Project Officer for SAG UN extension project. This is a 9 months program starting from October 2008, and working areas are Banke, Bardiya, Kailali, Lamjung and Gorkha districts.

RESPONSIBILITY:

The FPO will be responsible for carrying out the planned activities in conjunction with the CFUGs and local NGOs. S/he will be responsible for facilitating proportionate participation of Women, Dalits and Poor (WDP) in the key leadership positions in Community Forest User Groups (CFUGs). S/he will also explore opportunities to ensure that the voice of WDP is heard in the user communities and equity is achieved in terms of holding positions and distributing resources and opportunities. The FPO will report to the District Program Coordinator (DPC) and maintain cordial working relationship with CFUGs and NGOs involved in the social mobilization process within the working areas/districts.

The FPO will be based in respective assigned working areas in the districts.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent facilitation and group mobilization skills.
• Should have sound technical knowledge on community forestry management.
• Should be able to design, plan and implement the training, workshop and cross visits related to good governance, RBA and advocacy, and community forest management at field level.
• Good-attitude and commitment towards GED.
• Have adequate knowledge and skills of monitoring and evaluation of effects due to project interventions.
• Willing to stay in interior part of the district and have good skills to work in team.
• Familiar with forestry sector policies, current development trend and current political situation.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Intermediate degree in Forestry from a recognized university.
• Two-years of practical experience in community forestry and NRM sector.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application/LOI with updated CV by 24th October 2008 to:

The Human Resource Manager,
CARE International in Nepal
P.O. Box 1661,
Kathmandu, Nepal

Preference will be given to qualified & competent dalit, women and marginalized group candidates.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.