Prevention Expert

Chemonics International Inc., a Washington D.C.-based international development company, seeks a qualified Prevention Expert for an anticipated multi-year U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Counter Trafficking in Persons in Asia (CTIP-Asia) program in the lower Mekong sub-region. The project will combat human trafficking in the Southeast Asia Region through increasing efforts to prevent trafficking; protection of survivors; prosecution of perpetrators; and investment in strong partnerships with stakeholders across sectors to end human trafficking. This position will be based in Kathmandu.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments of the systems available at a local level in the target countries to respond to trafficking, including the capacity of relevant community based organizations and other relevant structures.
• Coordinate with the Database Specialist to gather and analyze evidence based data on how trafficking occurs to incorporate this information into the design of project prevention programs.
• Design effective evidence-based behavior change campaigns geared towards key populations in the target countries.
• Provide technical oversight to grantee organizations who support community level activities related to life skills or vocational development, capacity building of local multi-disciplinary stakeholder teams, or conduct awareness raising campaigns.
• Develop and implement knowledge management and learning activities for effective country-to-country learning and knowledge dissemination.
• Ensure needs and interests of country and country-based donors are reflected in program strategies and design.
• Ensure timely delivery and quality of technical deliverables.

Qualifications:

• At least 8 years of experience managing national level TIP programs.
• Technical experience in human rights, communications, capacity building or training, and/or CSO management.
• Demonstrated ability to work diplomatically across government and civil society actors, and with partners who have differing objectives.
• Experience working on USAID or other international donor-funded projects highly preferred
• Experience conducting trainings and managing grants
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English and Nepali; excellent written and oral communication skills

Application Instructions:

Please submit your CV and cover letter with “Prevention Expert in Nepal” in the subject line to CTIPrecruit@gmail.com . Applications will be reviewed as they are received; early submission encouraged. No telephone inquiries please. Finalists will be contacted.