WWF Nepal, the global conservation organization leading international efforts for a living planet, seeks applications from qualified Nepali candidates for the following full-time position. The recruitment of this position is subject to receiving donor funding.

The Hariyo Ban Program is a USAID-funded five-year initiative implemented in Terai Arc and Chitwan-Annapurna landscapes, running from August 2011 to August 2016, The program aims at reducing the adverse impacts of climate change and threats to biodiversity in Nepal and is implemented by four consortium partners - WWF Nepal, CARE Nepal, National Trust for Nature Conservation and Federation of Community Forest Users Nepal. Hariyo Ban has three thematic components (biodiversity conservation, sustainable landscapes and climate adaptation) and three cross-cutting themes (livelihoods; governance; and gender and social inclusion). The Program also works in payments for ecosystem services particularly REDD+.

If you think you are an achiever and willing to work within a diverse team in a multicultural environment with commitment and passion for what you believe in, you are highly encouraged to apply.

Green Recovery and Reconstruction Specialist, Hariyo Ban Program (based in kathmandu)

Major Responsibilities: The Green Recovery and Reconstruction Specialist will lead Hariyo Ban’s green recovery and reconstruction strategy following the April 2015 earthquake, and will be responsible for rolling out the strategy within the Hariyo Ban consortium’s work S/he will be responsible for providing technical support to the humanitarian sector on green recovery, and build on work by WWF US on a Green Recovery and Reconstruction Toolkit, post disaster needs assessment, rapid environmental assessment, etc. S/he will need to work closely with the government, consortium partners, the humanitarian agencies, and donors.

Qualifications: A Master’s degree in disaster risk management, environmental impact assessment, environmental management, international development or a related field with at least 6 years of experience in both environment and development/humanitarian programs is required. Experience in disaster response, environmental impact assessment, and/or green recovery and reconstruction is highly preferred.

Interested applicants are requested to download the application form and send the same with an application letter to the email address [email protected].

Please mention the position you are applying for as the subject. Emails without an application letter and completed application form will not be entertained. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed. Detailed TOR for the mentioned position can be downloaded.