COORDINATORS

COORDINATORS

Position: Full-time

Location: RAP3 CONNECT Regional Technical Management Office in Silgadhi, Doti.

Some travel to project sites will be expected

About RAP3 CONNECT

CONNECT is a component of Rural Access Programme 3, a UKaid funded flagship infrastructure project in Nepal. CONNECT aims to leverage the roads built and kept open by RAP3 for increased economic activity and poverty reduction. CONNECT is an innovative pilot testing new approaches to make businesses work for the poor by acting as a  connector, enabler and accelerator, working to reduce investment risks and strengthen the enabling environment.

Our team is small and consists of a rich-mix of creative, energetic, young adventurers passionate about social change and development experts lead by a private sector specialist.

Duties and responsibilities

We are currently looking for 2 Coordinators to join the Regional Technical Management team reporting to the CONNECT Team Leader. Responsibilities will include:

• Leading on managing CONNECT partners for the delivery of activities.
• Working closely with partners to analyse and develop organisational and market strategies for scale and sustainability (concept notes, strategy briefs); and managing District Officers to deliver the above.
• Developing cross sector relationships for integrated efforts to improve interest of youth in business.
• Facilitating partner and downstream suppliers capacity building.
• Drafting briefing papers and supporting research and report writing needs – primary data collection and case studies.
• Monitoring, verifying and reporting on project progress.
• Developing and feeding in to / maintaining an active presence on social media.

Must-have qualities

• Intellect - we are a high performing team and looking to add the smartest, brightest, creative thinkers to our tribe.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit - willing to dive in, learn and get things done with minimal supervision; hungry to learn.
• Team player - be fun to work with and eager to collaborate.
• Efficient and hard worker - we are aiming to cover enormous distances in very little time. Efficiency and love for work are essential to survive and excel.

Education

• Bachelors degree from a leading university, and have excellent writing, communication and presentation skills in English (and preferably Nepali).

Other requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience, with significant cross sector work experience
• A track record of working with diverse interest groups
• Strong analytical skills and interest in research
• Willingness to travel and live in remote districts in Nepal
• Being a woman is bonus!

TO APPLY

Please submit your CV and cover letter by 26 July 2016 online at  www.rapnepal.com or email to hr@rapnepal.com along with an answer to one of the following questions (300 words maximum):

• ‘How can CONNECT increase commercial activities in the Mid and Far West of Nepal?’ 

OR 

• ‘What must CONNECT do to increase participation of women and youth in business in Nepal?’