Women Empowerment / Social Inclusion Specialist
At SNV we believe that no-one should have to live in poverty. We are dedicated to a society in which all people, irrespective of race, class or gender, enjoy the freedom to pursue their own sustainable development. We focus on increasing people's incomes and employment opportunities in productive sectors like agriculture as well as on improving access to basic services such as energy, water, sanitation and hygiene. SNV supports people to access and develop the capabilities, services and opportunities needed to live a healthy, productive and fulfilling life, while sustainably using the natural resources they depend on. Unlike many other development actors, we do not offer funding, but specialize in supporting the resourcefulness of development actors. We work with governments, businesses, knowledge institutes and low-income communities so that together we can transform ideas into policy, policy into action, and action into results. Through our technical knowledge, 50+ years of experience, passionate staff, extensive local presence and global footprint, we strive to make a lasting difference in people's lives. For Further details, please visit the website: http://www.snv.org
Details / requirements:
Women Empowerment / Social Inclusion Specialist
Kathmandu , Nepal Part-time
Company Description
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands nearly 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 38 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.
SNV Nepal and its partners are looking for Women Empowerment / Social Inclusion Specialist to be working for a potential upcoming multi-year project in the Agriculture sector (dairy and vegetable value chains). This position is contingent upon funding.
The project is intended to increase sustainable investment in agribusinesses with smallholder supply chains and increase the involvement of poorer smallholders in those supply chains.
The project will increase economic opportunities for smallholder famers by:
- demonstrating the commercial viability of agribusinesses with significant smallholder supply chains;
- deepen the smallholder impact of investments by investors;
- enable more smallholder farmers to engage with commercial markets.
The position will provide long and short-term technical assistance to farmer organizations and SME agribusinesses to understand the existing and potential markets for dairy and vegetables in Nepal and facilitate change that enables smallholder farmers to consistently and profitably participate in commercial markets.
Job Description
- Develop women empowerment and social inclusion strategy for the project
- Develop women empowerment and social inclusion tools for the project based on the existing practise of SNV and other international organisations
- Support project partners in use of the women empowerment and social inclusion tools
- Monitor women empowerment and social inclusion KPI’s
- Document knowledge and best practise
Profile
- Understanding of incentive based contract farming principles
- Demonstrated experience on Women, Social and Economic Empowerment
- Proven track-record on working with PPPs / Enabling Environment
- Understanding of incentive based contract farming principles
- Demonstrated experience on Women Social and Economic Empowerment
- Affinity with smallholder development, cooperative development and SME development
Qualifications
- Master degree, in Sociology, Management, Agriculture or relevant field.
- At least 5 (five) years of experience in women empower and GESI is required, preferably in similar development contexts as Nepal.
- Having experience in Donor funded programme/project will be an added advantage;
- Experience of working with Local Partners, Local NGOs, government agencies, Development Partners, Civil Society organisations and integrating them into program implementation.
- Fluency in written and oral English and Nepali
- Strong public speaking skills
- Strong skill on training design and facilitation
- Good IT skills and proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Aspiring for good service delivery with strong people centred skills, and interpersonal skills, committed, pro-active and dynamic
Additional information
Position Title : Women Empowerment / Social Inclusion Specialist
Contract Type: Consultancy Contract
Contract Period : Full time first year, later short term interventions
Duty Station : SNV Nepal Country Office, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur
How to Apply: If you are interested, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and cover letter on http://smrtr.io/DTDB by 27 June 2018 .
For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org
Overview
| Category | Consulting & Professional Services |
| Openings | 1 |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Education | Post Graduate / Masters in related field. |
| Posted Date | 20 Jun, 2018 |
| Apply Before | 27 Jun, 2018 |
| City | Lalitpur |
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