Grant and Knowledge Management Officer

NDRC

National Disaster Risk Reduction Centre (NDRC Nepal) works closely on disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change adaptation (CCA), natural resource management, and contemporary socio-economic issues. The major modes of work of the NDRC are research, evaluation, project implementation, and knowledge management. It has altogether reached 69 out of 77 districts in Nepal through various different development initiatives in terms of both research works, consultancy services as well as project implementation. NDRC has a pool of experienced human resources with expertise in the fields of DRR, CCA, good governance, rights-based approach, and advocacy works with governments, bilateral, UN agencies, non-government, and civil society institutions. NDRC Nepal had worked in a number of countries in the South Asia region including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It has well-established networks with government line agencies and strong partnerships with national and regional organizations and development agencies. NDRC deploys DRR information and systems to reduce local, national and regional risk across South Asia. Its portfolio focuses on DRM capacity building, improving DRM for cities and climate change, mainstreaming DRM into national and local development, improving DRM systems, and undertaking disaster risk assessments.

Details / requirements:

Vacancy Announcement

National Disaster Risk Reduction Centre (NDRC) Nepal is working in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), natural resource management and contemporary socio-economic issues. The major modes of work of NDRC are research, evaluation, project implementation and knowledge management. NDRC is currently seeing following professional.

Job title: Grant and Knowledge Management Officer

Position Type: Full time

City: Kathmandu

Opening: 1

COMPETENCIES:

  • Completed university degree in Development Studies/ Natural Resources/ Economics/ Rural Development/ Social Work/English as Major
  • Advance knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, and approaches relevant to environment, disaster risk reduction and resilient livelihood. 
  • Ability to conduct data collection and analysis
  • Ability to apply judgement and set the priorities 
  • Proactive and possesses learning attitude
  • Good command on  Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint 

Key responsibilities:

  • Grant seeking and proposal writing
  • Responsible to prepare proposal for grant seeking
  • Responsible to prepare reports
  • Copy editing and proof reading of thematic reports on DRR, CCA, livelihood and contemporary socio-economic issues
  • Manage website and social media sites of an organization
  • Perform relevant other duties as required

Interested candidates are requested to send;

  • A cover letter clearly describing your experiences and competencies that meet the position requirement along with their CV (not more than 3 pages)
  • Two reference contact details
  • Sample of article/ research paper, etc. 

Only selected candidates will be called for an interview.

Email: ndrcnepal2007@gmail.com

Phone: 01-2299380

Website: www.ndrcnepal.org 

Overview

Category Development and Project
Openings 1
Experience Please check vacancy details.
Education Graduate (Bachelors)
Posted Date 16 Mar, 2017
Apply Before 15 Apr, 2017
City Kathmandu