VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Organization: Center for Research and Sustainable Development Nepal

Center for Research and Sustainable Development Nepal (CREASION), is a not for profit, non-governmental organization that provides Nepali citizens — especially those of a younger generation — the opportunity to actively participate in compassion-based change. CREASION strives to be an innovative platform for development, collective solutions, sustainable progress, volunteerism, and research-based tasks. CREASION runs four major programs at present: Rebuild for Change (RFC), Volunteer for Change (VFC), Women for Change (WFC) and Green Recyclers with multiple ground-level projects under it.

RFC is an earthquake recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction program that works to create a sustainable model for earthquake-resilient villages in earthquake-affected communities.
VFC is a volunteer-platform conducting its activities with a special emphasis on youth-empowerment.
WFC is a program to empower women with dignity with active engagement in all aspects of community and nation building.
Green Recyclers is a self-sustainable waste PET bottle Recollection and Recycling enterprise which is an effort to solve waste PET bottle recycling within Nepal. The project is based on Bharatpur, Chitwan.

Position: Program Associate

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Location : Chitwan, Nepal

Offered Salary : NRs. 20,000.00 Monthly

Job Specification

Education Level : Bachelor

Experience Required : More than or equals to 1 year

Other Specification

• Graduate in social science, business, environment science or other relevant fields
• Good command of the English language both spoken and written
• Interested to work in ground level, in the areas like Community Development, Youth Engagement, Business Development and Environment sector
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the working culture of Government & Non-Profit Agencies in Nepal
• Honest, hardworking, good communication skills and willingness to learn
• Have good knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint etc
• Able to work as part of a team in a cooperative and supportive way, particularly with staff with different background and age group
• Comfortable planning and delivering multiple activities under pressure
• Able to communicate complex issues in a concise, accessible and engaging way

Professional Skill Required:

• Leadership Ability
• Communication skills – listening
• Entrepreneurship traits
• Strong Work Values

Job Description

Program: Green Recyclers – A PET Bottle Recycling Program

Program Summary:

The current program aims to improve the plastic waste management practices in Nepal while creating environmental, economic and social impact through the establishment of a self-sustainable recycling enterprise in Bharartpur. The program works towards the recovery of waste PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) bottles i.e., plastic bottles used for food/ beverage packaging, through recollection and recycling mechanism with all the major stakeholders brought together.

Primary Purpose of the Role:

To assist in the execution of the program implementation through undertaking site development actions, performing day-to-day program activities, coordinating with key vendors and reporting of the overall program development activities to the Program Officer, whilst maintaining a good relationship with strategic partners of the program.
Job Detail: Currently, the CREASION is seeking application from Nepali citizens for the position of Program Associate.(This is a full-time position. The selected candidate will work closely with the concerned team, based in Chitwan with frequent travel and stay in the head office.)
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities of the Program Associate include but are not limited to the following:
• Lead and execute resource-sourcing strategies, obtaining sign off from key vendors. (Resource here refers to materials required for project site development and plant operation)
• Support site management in relation to plant administration.
• Implement social action projects engaging local communities, women, and youths under supervision while representing an organizational overview.
• Take ownership of and work with the local partners, donors, and relevant stakeholders to implement project related activities, with the aim of retaining a good relationship with the key stakeholders.
• Monitor, track and report key functional activities in the field to improve project effectiveness.
• Identify, coordinate and drive continuous project improvement actions both internally and externally.
• Understand and react to the project needs.
• Manage the implementation of any agreed strategies, contracts or processes and ultimately become the company point of contact for all operational issues relating to Facilities Management

Last date to apply: January 27, 2019

HOW TO APPLY

Please clearly specify the position you are applying for and send your application to the attention of CREASION – Program Officer (Green Recyclers) no later than Sunday, January 27, 2019 (applications received after this date will not be entertained). Resume and application letter can be sent via email to [email protected]

For more information, please contact Ms. Ram Devi Prajapati, (Human Resource Department) at 01-4004069| 4440085.

(The actual date for the interview will be confirmed to those who are short listed for the post. If you are not contacted, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.)