VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Organization: Rural Development Centre (RDC)

Rural Development Centre (RDC) Nepal is a non-political and non-profitable organization established in June 2002 in Rautahat District of Nepal. Since then, RDC Nepal is heavily engaged in humanitarian assistance, community development, conservation of natural resources, and environmental protection mainly in the Terai region of Nepal through the dozens of humanitarian and long-term development projects.
In partnership with World Vision International Nepal, RDC Nepal started working in Garuda and Madhav Narayan Municipalities of Rautahat district. So, RDC Nepalseeking qualified, dynamic, and motivated Nepali citizens on following positions for smooth implementation of Community Engagement and Sponsorship Plan (CESP) Positive Deviance (PD) Hearth and Ultra Poor Graduation (UPG) project(s).

Position: Programme Officer- Livelihood

Number of Vacancies: 1

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or in any relevant discipline

Key Skills and Knowledge

• Sound knowledge on market and market system and business development
• Knowledge on policies priorities, needs and issues (focused on value chain/ business development) related to local economic development
• Knowledge and skills on Business planning
• Knowledge and experience on local value chain development process
• Skills on participatory Value Chain Analysis with Producers
• Situation Analysis of Local Producers and Market Opportunities
• Government policy, programme priorities, needs and issues in relation the sector priorities
• Well informed and disseminate message on WVIN Nutrition & Resilience Livelihood Sector Technical Program and Priorities, Project Model Agriculture (CSA, Agri Dev.), NRM and DRR (FMNR, CBDRM), Market Development (LVCD), Alternative livelihood (TVET, SYIB, BF)), Financial Inclusion (S4T, Coops), EWV,
• Good Knowledge on economic development approaches, theory of change
• Knowledge on business environment, market dynamics and ability to analyze context to inform the project
• Knowledge on UPG project models 4 pillars (Social Protection, Livelihood Promotion, Financial Inclusion, Social Empowerment)

Job description link https://bit.ly/2G6nqSW

Position: Health and CESP Field Mobiliser

Number of Vacancies: 1

Qualification:

• Intermediate level in health or in any relevant discipline with at least 2 years of experience.

Key Skills and Knowledge

• Understanding of poverty issues, development theories and sustainable development practices and knowledge on child rights
• Strong understanding of community dynamics with skills to communicate and build rapport with children and community
• Good translation skills both English to Nepali and vice versa [Preferred]
• Strong coordination skills with local level stakeholders (Parents, school management committee, child clubs, health institutions, M/Rural municipality, wards, cooperatives and various community groups)
• Latest technology friendly (Use of Smart phones, digital cameras, tablets)
• Computer and Technology literacy; Good computer skills including Word and Excel [preferred]
• Knowledge around CP and CFLG mechanism at the local level
•  Basic knowledge on maternal child health and nutrition
• General understanding of government policies, priorities, needs and issues related to health and nutrition
• Basic understanding of development approach
• Good Facilitation skills
• Good Communication skills

Job description link https://bit.ly/3cspcdi

Last date to apply: 20 December 2020

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates who meet these criteria should apply online and submit their (1) Motivation Letter, (2) Updated CV including at least recent two references and (3) a scan copy of Nepali Citizenship before 20 December 2020 (05:00 PM).

Apply online through below link: https://bit.ly/3kMu1kS

Note: Women, Marginalized, Local and Differently Able are highly encouraged to apply for the position. Only the short-listed candidates will be called for written test and an interview. No telephone calls will be entertained.