Embassy of Switzerland Kathmandu
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Switzerland through its development cooperation has been engaged in Nepal since 1959. With the establishment of its Embassy in Nepal in August 2009, Switzerland’s cooperation with Nepal continues to focus on federal state building, employment and income as well as migration. Switzerland is committed to support Nepal’s socio-economic development and federal state building at national, provincial and local level.
The Embassy of Switzerland offers a competitive salary and benefit package as well as a stimulating team and working environment. We are looking for a qualified Nepali professional for a 2 years fixed term contract with possibility of extension.
National Programme Officer – Federal State Building (1)
As a member of the Embassy team, the National Programme Officer (NPO) shall:
- Be responsible for the day-to-day project cycle management (PCM) of assigned projects of the federal state building domain, in particular the Provincial and Local Governance Support Programme (PLGSP) and She Leads project;
- Conduct regular field visits and interact with relevant stakeholders at federal, provincial and local level;
- Identify new development projects in coordination with governmental counterparts at federal, provincial and local level, and in line with national priorities and the Swiss Cooperation Programme 2023-26 for Nepal;
- Contribute to internal planning and reporting processes as well as quality assurance and knowledge management;
- Contribute to development partner coordination in federal state building;
- Monitor and report on relevant contextual factors and the implementation of the constitution;
- Advice on and advocate for policy reforms with relevant stakeholders.
Education and Experience:
- Master degree in in international relations, law, public administration, social science or other related fields;
- At least 3 years of relevant practical professional experience;
- Excellent understanding of the functioning of the federal, provincial and local governments, in particular in the governance sector;
- Excellent understanding of the political and development landscape in Nepal;
- Knowledge/experience in the area of public finance management;
- Good understanding of and experience with development agencies, including project cycle management (PCM) is considered an advantage;
- Sensitivity and experience in the areas of gender and social inclusion;
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and Nepali.
Methodical Qualifications/Competencies:
- Goal and result oriented;
- Excellent conceptual and analytical skills;
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualise, manage and monitor development programmes;
- Ability to work independently, make decisions and implement them;
- Innovative, ability to think out of the box and initiate changes;
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly.
Social competencies:
- Networking, negotiation and communication skills;
- Ability and willingness to work in team;
- Ability to address feedbacks constructively;
- Accept a wide spectrum of tasks;
- Intercultural sensitivity; sensitivity for gender equity and social inclusion questions.
Detailed Job Description is available on the following website https://www.fdfa.admin.ch/countries/nepal/en/home/news/open-jobvacancies.html
Application/Motivation letter in English with immediate contact address and a telephone number; an updated bio-data; copies of citizenship certificate and academic credentials; and reference from former employer(s) should reach at the latest by 17:00 hrs on 14 November 2022 through email as attachment (please do not provide a link to google drive or any other cloud server) at [email protected] or through post. Please clearly mark “NPO – Federal State Building” on the envelope / subject of the email.
Head
Personnel and Administration (Chancery)
P.O. Box 113 Kathmandu, Nepal
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Embassy reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons.
The Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (women and candidates from Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority community
Source: Kantipur Dainik, 29 October, 2022
