Team Leader– Water Governance

Oxfam in Nepal

Oxfam has been working in Nepal since the early 1980s undertaking various development initiatives addressing the poverty and injustice faced by women and other socially and economically excluded groups. The level of Oxfam's engagement increased substantially after restoration of democracy in 1990 as it became easier for civil society to work in the new political environment. Over the years, Oxfam has worked in partnership with local civil society organisations and the government to promote rural livelihoods, and vulnerable communities' resilience to climatic shocks and disasters. It has also significantly contributed to empowering community people, especially women, to; negotiate with people in power, influence decision making processes, claim rights and essential services to which they are entitled, demand accountability on the part of duty bearers and engage larger masses in advocacy efforts. Oxfam also worked closely with UNHCR in providing assistance to Bhutanese refugees during the 1990s. Oxfam and its long term programme partners believe that the underlying structural causes and drivers of poverty must be addressed if improvements in peoples's lives are to be broad and lasting. Poverty is not one-dimensional; nor is it purely local in its causes and solutions. Therefore, Oxfam's work addresses not only material and technical change, but also the related economic, social, institutional and policy changes which are necessary to end poverty and achieve development and wellbeing. The Oxfam Nepal Vision is: The people of Nepal are empowered and work together to attain a life of dignity with justice and equal rights for all. The Overall Nepal Programme Goal is: to improve the well being of vulnerable people through strengthening their participation in development and governance processes and reducing poverty and suffering.

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Team Leader– Water Governance

"Applicable for Nepali Nationals Only"

Requirement: 1

Level: C2

Duration: One year with possibility of extension

Location: Kathmandu

Job Role: In line with Oxfam's strategic plans and policy guidelines, under the overall supervision of Program Director, Sustainable Development Program director and under the direct supervision and leadership of the DRR and Climate Change Adaptation Programme Manager, the position holder will be responsible for leading, coordinating and managing Oxfam GB Nepal’s Water Governance (Trans Boundary Rivers of South Asia- TROSA) Program.

This position holder will coordinate the work delivered by Oxfam and affiliate staffs and will manage project staff, develop and maintain relationships with project partners at local, national and regional level, external stakeholders and ensure close coordination with the other lead agencies within and outside the national boundary in the water governance issue. S/he will play an important role in coordinating and interacting with internal departments and functions and with Oxfam affiliates for dialogues and learning sharing.

The position will play a lead role in project and budget planning, oversight and monitoring; ensuring the monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) framework is embedded in the project cycle; grant and contract management; and strategic external engagement with stakeholders. 

Desired Skills and Competencies: Masters Degree with excellent academic performance in Water Governance, Integrated water resource management, Natural Resource management, International Law, International Policies, Disaster Risk Reduction, Environment Science or other related subject with 5 Years of experience in Trans-boundary water issues, policy advocacy and/or  Business administration.

To apply for the above position, please go to the link below: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/5473/description 

Applications for this position can be sent by March 5, 2017 

 “Oxfam encourages Women, people of ethnic minorities and marginalized communities to apply.” 

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Overview

Category Development and Project
Openings 1
Experience Please check vacancy details.
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Posted Date 20 Feb, 2017
Apply Before 05 Mar, 2017
City Lalitpur