Senior Programme Officer for Human Rights and Good Governance

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Senior Programme Officer for Human Rights and Good Governance

Embassy of Denmark in Nepal

The Embassy of Denmark is seeking applications from qualified, talented and result oriented Nepalese citizens for the position as Senior Programme Officer for Human Rights and Good Governance. 

Key responsibilities:

• Coordination, dialogue, liaisonand cooperation with government, national and international civil society partners and other partners involved in the Peace, Rights and Governance Programme (PRGP).
• Formulation, preparation, supervision and monitoring of programmes and projects within peace, rights and governance, in particular related to human rights support. 
• Support to the Human Rights Core Group, Universal Periodic Review, NHRC, humanrights defenders, rule of law and local governance and community development programmes.
• Participation in programme steering committees, monitoring visits, strategic programme workshops, financial management, preparation of reviews, reporting to MFA, project database maintenance and project completion.
• Financial monitoring and reporting on programmes and projects.

Required qualification and experience:

• Master’s degree in political science, human rights, peace building, sociology, development studies or any relevant field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in working with government, development partners or civil society in one or more relevant fields including human rights, good governance and/or peace building.
• At least 3 years of experience at senior level working with government, development partners and/or civil society in coordination, management and supervision of larger development programmes or projects.
• A team player with good communication skills. 
• Excellent writing, facilitation, analytical, organisational and planning skills. 

The Embassy of Denmark offers an attractive compensation package commensurate with the level of the position, including attractive salary, health and pension scheme. The contract is for 2-3 years with possibility of extension. 

How to Apply: Candidates (Nepalese nationals only) must forward a written application with CV attached. Please send your application only by email to ktmamb@um.dk clearly marking Application for Senior Programme Officer in the subject of your email.   

Deadline for Applications: Friday, 16 January 2015 by 5:00 pm. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. The Embassy of Denmark will only respond to applicants in whom we have further interest. 

Women, Dalits, Janajatis, Madhesis, people with disabilities, and other minorities are especially encouraged to apply.