Project Officer
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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Join and be part of a global organization, which believes that everyone is entitled to a life of dignity and opportunity and works with poor communities, local partner organizations, volunteers and supporters to turn this into reality. Share your commitment and skills with us, and we will offer you a dynamic working environment, a competitive benefits package, and an opportunity to develop a professional career in one of the world’s leading international development and campaigning organization.
1) Project Officer – One Position
Fixed Term Position based in Surkhet district
Oxfam is seeking to fill the position of project officer under the Safer Remittance and Improved Livelihoods (SRIL) project that is being up-scaled under the Joint Migration Development Initiative funded by EU and SDC and implemented by UNDP in partnership with IOM, UNFPA, UNWOMEN, UNHCR and ITC-ILO.
Key Responsibilities: S/he will be responsible for supporting partners to implement SRIL project in Surkhet and Kailali districts. Support district team to deliver the SRIL project and related livelihoods and food security programme. Provide technical support to the partners in the areas of remittances, migration, social mobilisation, engagement with local authorities, livelihoods, enterprise development, campaigning, skill trainings, media mobilization etc. Contribute to the capacity strengthening of partners and target community organizations through training, mentoring, coaching, exposure visits etc. Contribute to cross-programme learning on integrating disaster risk reduction, climate change and sustainable livelihoods approaches. Support to develop media materials, manuals, guidelines and necessary tools around migration, remittances, enterprise development and livelihoods.
Requirements: Bachelors in Development Studies, Management or Business Studies or other related disciplines with minimum 1 year work experience in similar projects. Require well developed analytical and planning skills, good reporting skills, good understanding on migration and remittance and substantial experience in managing partners and capacity building.
S/he should have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs and excellent written and verbal English and Nepali. S/he should be willing to travel to project areas and stay in the affected area during humanitarian crisis.
Applications for the above position can be sent by 05 November 2014 via mail to recruitment_nepal@oxfam.org.uk or G.P.O. Box 2500, Kathmandu. Candidates are requested to attach their Application letter along with your CV and please clearly mention the position you are applying in subject of your application.
Only Short listed candidates will be informed for written test and interview.
"Oxfam encourages women, people of ethnic minorities and Dalits to apply.”
Overview
| Category | Development and Project |
| Openings | 1 |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Education | Please check vacancy details |
| Posted Date | 27 Oct, 2014 |
| Apply Before | 05 Nov, 2014 |
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