Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide technical advice for ensuring effective implementation of strategies for climate change adaptation, and alignment with activities and policies on climate change in general
• Build coordination and collaborative ownership of stakeholders on climate change initiatives and activities, process, outputs, and outcomes at all levels, particularly in assigned Project districts
• Prepare the participatory data in the assigned project districts to contribute to the preparation of the annual work plan and budget
• Prepare assigned district level trimester performance reports indicating the achievement of work plan targets and corresponding expenditures, as well as knowledge products
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and promote networking with IFAD project portfolio stakeholders in the area of climate change adaptation, mitigation and capacity development in assigned Project districts
• Under the technical guidance to the PCU/DPCU (District Project Coordination Unit), effectively implement the Project, through an interdisciplinary and comprehensive approach in the project districts
• Support the district team in the identification, prioritisation, and implementation of activities, process, outputs, and outcomes proposed in the LAPA, informed by GIS and landscape analysis
• Under the technical guidance of PCU/DPCU, ensure community and district level activities, process, outputs, and outcomes are climate adapted and/or climate proof, paying close attention to preventing maladaptation
• Support in capacity building on CCA targeting participating districts, SCs, AFECs and community groups
• Support in sub-watershed level planning for LAPA enhancement with GIS Specialist
• Support in updating LAPA Manual considering GIS, PSD, and other new tools
• Support IFAD projects knowledge management (KM) Officers to establish and manage a Climate Change-Community of Practice for knowledge sharing on climate change adaptation across the IFAD portfolio, and support the organisation of training and workshops for CC adaptation knowledge dissemination to all stakeholders
• Explore opportunities and advise on the adoption of climate-smart planning in on-going and future activities at community and district level
• Monitor climate change adaptation, maladaptation and mitigation issues across the community and district level Programme
• Work closely in collaboration with technical experts of all IFAD funded projects in Nepal to identify climate-smart innovations, and staff responsible for KM to disseminate related knowledge
• Assist in M&E and KM of LAPA formulation and implementation, with particular attention to CC, GESI, and CCA policy engagement
• Support in the assessment of national as well as project policies and processes, providing recommendations to improve project performance, and to make field implementation practical and effective at the farmer level, for integration into CCA and GESI Curriculum and Enhanced LAPA manual
• Other tasks as directed by PC

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in climate change, environment management, natural resource management, sustainable rural development or related discipline
• At least 5 years of professional experiences in relevant field, including at least 2 years of experience in the management of climate change adaptation and mitigation programmes, and 2 year working experience at the field level
• Excellent knowledge of local and national innovations in the field of climate change adaptation and sustainable rural development
• Familiarity with GIS, sub-watershed and landscape level planning and analysis
• Extensive experience in institutional strengthening and participatory processes at the smallholder level
• Proficiency in computer, information and communication technology
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Nepali

2. Local Adaptation Plan of Action (LAPA) Coordinator (6)

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide advice for preparing technically sound LAPAs at VDC level, and its alignment with national activities and policies on climate change
• Ensure coordination and collaborative ownership of stakeholders on LAPA initiatives and activities in ASHA Project districts
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and promote networking with IFAD project portfolio stakeholders in the area of LAPA for climate change adaptation, mitigation and capacity development
• Provide technical support for the effective implementation of the LAPA, through an interdisciplinary and comprehensive approach
• Support the VDCs in the identification, prioritisation, and implementation of activities, process, outputs, and outcomes proposed in the LAPA, informed by GIS and landscape analysis
• Work in close coordination with other district technical staff to ensure LAPA prioritised activities are climate adapted and/or climate proof, paying close attention to preventing maladaptation
• Prepare the participatory data, based on the LAPA, to contribute to the preparation of the annual work plan and budget
• Prepare LAPA trimester performance reports indicating the achievement of work plan targets and corresponding expenditures, as well as knowledge products
• Support local level environment and climate change officials and service providers in implementation and capacity building of climate adapted and/or climate proof activities
• Provide technical advice to update and audit all IFAD investments at district level in terms of climate change adaptation and provide technical advice accordingly
• Explore opportunities and advise on the adoption of climate-smart planning at district level
• Monitor LAPA, CC adaptation, maladaptation and mitigation issues at district level
• Work closely in collaboration with district agencies to identify climate-smart innovations, and with KM Officers to disseminate related knowledge
  • Analyse for cross-LAPA coordination and collaboration, adopting a sub-watershed perspective and maintaining a close relationship with other district teams
  • Assist in M&E and KM of LAPA formulation and implementation, with particular attention to CC, GESI, and CCA policy engagement
  • In collaboration with the Procurement Specialist, schedule and facilitate the procurement of relevant goods/services/works
  • Support in the assessment of national as well as project policies and processes, providing recommendations to improve project performance, and to make field implementation practical and effective at the farmer level, for integration into CCA and GESI Curriculum and Enhanced LAPA manual
  • Other tasks as directed by PC

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in climate change, environment management, natural resource management, sustainable rural development or related discipline
• At least 5 years of professional experiences in natural resource management, including at least 2 years of experience in LAPA preparation for local level climate change adaptation, and 2 year working experience at field level
• Excellent knowledge of local and national innovations in the field of climate change adaptation and sustainable rural development
• Familiarity with GIS, sub-watershed and landscape level planning and analysis
• Extensive experience in institutional strengthening and participatory processes at the smallholder level
• Proficiency in computer, information and communication technology
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Nepali

3. Land Use Planner (1)

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide technical support in the identification, mapping, prioritisation, and implementation of sustainable land management practices at landscape and sub-watershed level for improved agriculture, livestock, forestry and other activities according to the land capability classes and land systems for LAPA, ensuring activities are climate smart and/or climate proof, with reduced maladaptation
• Working together with the District GIS Specialist, assist and support the district line-agencies and farmers on land use planning according to land capability classes, land system, hydrology and support in effective zoning of the rural land resources
• Support the team in identifying and verifying the environmentally fragile and sensitive or vulnerable zone which need strict protection and/or special treatment for the protection of settlements, strategic infrastructures or structures
• In coordination with relevant district offices, support activities to strengthen the capacity of lead farmers, network of farmer groups, land-based planning agencies including forestry, agriculture, livestock on sustainable planning based on land capability classes and building their capacity in implementation of LAPA prioritized activities through trainings and workshops
• Coordinate and maintain partnerships with relevant sector stakeholders at district level including the production sectors and private sector representations, to facilitate effective implementation as well as improved land use policy and other relevant policies
• Contribute to the District Climate Change Specialist, LAPA coordinator and District Project Coordinator in preparing trimester performance reports indicating the achievement of work plan targets and corresponding expenditures, as well as knowledge products exploring and analysing adaptation practices with potential for scaling up at district level
• Participate in annual or other periodic meetings with ASHA stakeholders at the district, regional and national level, with direction from ASHA Project Coordinator
• In collaboration with the Procurement Specialist, finalize the terms and conditions under which competitive grants will be selected and approved under the LAPA process
• In collaboration with the Procurement Specialist, schedule and facilitate the procurement of relevant goods/services/works
• Provide technical support to other IFAD funded projects in Nepal upon request, with direction from ASHA Project Coordinator
• Ensure the effective use of geo-spatial planning tools in Project activities, particularly LAPAs, sub-watershed plans, and PSD
• Ensure concerns for sustainable land management practices are integrated into important project activities, including but not limited to LAPAs, PSD, sub-watershed plans, and CCA Toolbox
• Assist in M&E and KM of the respective field, with particular attention to CC, GESI, and CCA policy engagement
• Support in the assessment of national as well as project policies and processes, providing recommendations to improve project performance, and to make field implementation practical and effective
• Other tasks as directed by PC

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in rural development, development studies, environmental planning, hydrology, geology or similar discipline
• At least 4 years of professional experiences in relevant field, including at least 2 years of experience in landuse planning, environmental planning and/or land management, and 2 years working experience at field level
• Excellent knowledge of local and national innovations in the field of climate change adaptation and sustainable land management practices
• Strong knowledge on hydrology
• Familiarity with GIS, sub-watershed and landscape level planning and analysis
• Extensive experience in institutional strengthening and participatory processes at the smallholder level
• Proficiency in computer, information and communication technology
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Nepali

4. Livestock Specialist (1)

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide technical support in the identification, designing, prioritization, and implementation of livestock-related programmes proposed in the LAPA, focusing forage and fodder development, and best practices that are environmentally sensitive and non-detrimental to forest and local ecosystems, including promotion of stall-feeding, biogas systems, and others
• Assist and support the district livestock officers to ensure that LAPA activities prioritized by target beneficiaries are implemented effectively and on a timely basis, with adequate technical support to beneficiary groups engaged in livestock programmes
• In coordination with relevant district offices, support activities, process, outputs, and outcomes to strengthen the capacity of District Livestock Service Office (DLSO) staff, livestock officers and service providers in target districts, building their capacity in implementation of LAPA prioritized livestock activities through trainings and workshops
• Ensure concerns for sustainable livestock production are integrated into important project activities, including but not limited to LAPAs, PSD, sub-watershed plans, and CCA Toolbox
• Work in close coordination with PCU technical staff to ensure livestock activities are climate smart and/or climate proof, paying close attention to preventing mal-adaptation
• Ensure the production and dissemination of livestock and dairy related knowledge, including manuals and videos, for training of beneficiaries as well as district livestock officers
• Provide technical guidance on the selection and establishment process of livestock markets, including preparation of market management procedures and guidelines, and negotiations with VDCs, District Development Committees (DDCs), municipalities and/or Chambers of Commerce and Industry where necessary
• In collaboration with the Climate Change Specialist, M&E and KM Specialist contribute to the preparation of the annual work plan and budget and prepare trimester performance reports indicating the achievement of work plan targets and corresponding expenditures as well as knowledge products exploring and analyzing livestock-related adaptation practices with potential for scaling up
• Participate in annual or other periodic meetings and supervision missions with ASHA stakeholders at the district, regional and national level, with direction from ASHA Project Coordinator
• In collaboration with the Procurement Specialist, finalize the terms and conditions under which competitive grants will be selected and approved under the LAPA process
• In collaboration with the Procurement Specialist, schedule and facilitate the PCU level livestock related procurement, including the purchase of standard quality forage seeds, bucks, and required equipment
• Assist in M&E and KM of the respective field, with particular attention to CC, GESI, and CCA policy engagement
• Support in the assessment of national as well as project policies and processes, providing recommendations to improve project performance, and to make field implementation practical and effective
• Provide technical support to other IFAD funded projects in Nepal with direction from ASHA Project Coordinator
• Other tasks as directed by PC

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

• Masters degree in livestock production, veterinary science or related discipline
• At least 7 years of professional experience in the management of livestock production or animal health services, including at least 3 years experience in the senior level and at least 3 years work experience at field level
• Excellent knowledge of local, national and global innovations in climate adapted livestock production and animal health
• Extensive experience in institutional strengthening and participatory processes at the smallholder level
• Proficiency in computer, information and communication technology
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Nepali

5. Knowledge Management Specialist (1)

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Design and implement a KM Strategy to identify, analyse, document and disseminate lessons learned
• Consider the GIS/geospatial nature of products in KM outputs, including spatially analytical maps, while designing the KM Strategy
• Ensure that TORs for consultants recruited by the project also incorporate mechanisms to capture and share lessons learned through their inputs to the Project, and to ensure that the results are reflected in the reporting system described above
• Consolidate a culture of lessons learning involving all Project staff and allocate specific responsibilities, to document, package and disseminate lessons frequently
• Establish and manage a Community of Practice for knowledge sharing on climate change adaptation across the IFAD portfolio, and support the organisation of training and workshops for climate change adaptation knowledge dissemination to all stakeholders
• Facilitate exchange of experiences by supporting and coordinating Project participation in workshops and support development of IFAD Nepal’s website and any other existing network of local government
• Identify and participate in additional networks, for example scientific or policy-based networks that may also yield lessons that can benefit Project implementation
• Ensure effective KM of key project activities, including CCA Toolbox, Extension Materials, LAPA Manual, PSD, CCA and GESI Curriculum, NARC Research
• Clarify the responsibility to explore, introduce and manage various KM tools relevant to the project, with particular focus on policy engagement such as the Adaptation Pathway
• Ensure KM of important Project activities such as the PSD, Sub-watershed Plans and CCA Toolbox
• Assist all technical team members in the KM of their respective fields, with particular attention to CC, GESI, and CCA policy engagement
• Support in the assessment of national as well as project policies and processes, providing recommendations to improve project performance, and to make field implementation practical and effective
• Other tasks as directed by PC

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

• Master’s degree in natural resource management, agricultural economics, information and communication technology or related discipline
• At least 7 years of professional experience in relevant field with at least 3 years of experience in relevent fields with at least 3 years of experience in knowledge management work
• Sound knowledge and skills in documentation and dissemination
• Strong research and report writing skills
• Extensive experience in institutional strengthening and participatory processes
• Proficiency in computer, information and communication technology
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Nepali

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The application needs to be received latest by 17:00 Hrs, February 20, 2017 (Falgun 09, 2073) in the address given below.