Community Liaison Specialist

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Community Liaison Specialist

Applications: Interested applicants should drop or email their CV with current contact information and cover letter in the subject to Mr. Suman lal Shrestha slshrestha@winrock.org by December 14, 2016.

POSITION TITLE: Community Liaison Specialist

DUTY STATION: Kathmandu

About the organization: Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new

ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world. Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International will be recruiting applicants for the position of Community Liaison Specialist (Mid or Senior Level) with the anticipated Nepal Reconstruction Engineering Services (NRES) program (USAID/Nepal). Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described below:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Community Liaison Specialist is primarily responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the Community Engagement Plan. S/he facilitates resolution of possible conflicts during site selection and/or relocation for building new infrastructure. Coordinates and establishes working relationships with relevant technical offices within USAID/Nepal. Ensures Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) throughout all stages of the project.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The Community Liaison Specialist must have the following minimum qualifications:

• A master’s degree in sociology/anthropology, conflict resolution, community mobilization, or other relevant degree with commensurate professional experience;
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in community engagement and conflict resolution in development projects preferably having construction components; 
• Five years of professional experience working in Nepal or similar developing country context;
• Demonstrated high level organizational and record keeping skills with frequent travel to remote areas; and
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Nepali.
• Salary & Benefits: The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.