Communication, Learning and Documentation Officer

Communication, Learning and Documentation Officer

DanChurchAid South Asia 

DanChurchAid (DCA) is a faith-based, non-missionary organization. We work for the poor, vulnerable and socially excluded communities and believe in life before death. Our everyday work with development and relief aid strives to help the oppressed, neglected and marginalized groups in our focus countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America to strengthen their possibilities of a life in dignity. We are involved in several thematic areas with our work focusing on resilient livelihood, active citizenship, migrants' rights, and humanitarian response in Nepal, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. 

DCA SARO in partnership with other act alliance members, has joined hand and initiated an Early Recovery project to support the Earthquake survivors on Dhading, Makawanpur, Rasuwa and Sindhupalchowk districts under one umbrella to ensure that beneficiaries would receive comprehensive support. We are looking for a well-qualified person to lead the communication, learning and documentation activities for ECHO Project on Early recovery support to earthquake affected communities in Nepal (NERP: Nepal Earthquake Recovery Project) in coordination with Consortium members (DCA LWF, ICCO and CA) of this project.

Major responsibilities for Communication, Learning and Documentation Officer:

• Lead in developing monitoring and evaluation framework, documentation of learning, and communication of ECHO project related matters.
• Monitoring of the project in coordination with Consortium Members, implementing partners and provide feedback for the improvements of ongoing ECHO project activities.
• Prepare periodic, quarterly and annual report of the project and report to the consortium manager.  
• Assist the Consortium Manager in project management by providing data generated from the project. 

Applicants for the job should be a Nepali citizen and must have minimum 5 years of experience in project monitoring and evaluation, especially on result based approach. Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in a relevant subject, preferable development studies or management along with an experience in working with international donor agencies or INGOs. Expertise in problem-solving, analytical and writing skills is precedence. The applicants must possess strong skills in data management, analysis, reporting and coordination with different organizations. Fluency in oral and written skills in English and Nepali is a must.

DCA works in the development sector in South Asia Region. All staff, therefore must have personal commitment and practice of social equity and equal rights. This position requires strong analytical, facilitation, communication and writing skills as well as fluency in written English.  The Communication, Learning and Documentation Officer should be aperson with excellent interpersonal communication skills and a good sense of humour. Willingness and ability to travel extensively across the region and flexibility at work is essential. 

The position will be located in DCA office in Kathmandu, Nepal and shall be paid under local/ national terms and conditions in accordance with existing salary scales and benefits. 

Candidates should send their applications with CVs to dcasouthasia@dca.dk by 28th August 2015. Only applications consisting of motivation letter and resume will be considered. Please mention the position you are applying for in subject line.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the test and both written exam and interview will be conducted in due time.

DanChurchAid is an independent Danish faith-based organisation working on humanitarian; rights based development; emergency response, information and advocacy in partnership with national faith and rights based organisations. DCA is committed to promoting equal opportunities for women and men from different caste, ethnic and religious backgrounds and encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for all our positions.

For information about DCA visit www.danchurchaid.org

Women, Ethnic and Religious Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply