Team Leader/ Expert

Expression of Interest (EOI)

Creating an enabling environment for Women’s Economic advancement through Dialogue (CEEWEAD) is an 18-month development project managed by GIZ with the jointly funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the European Union. Forum for Protection of Public Interest (Pro Public), established in 1991, a national-level non-governmental organization working in the areas of democracy, good governance, inclusion, gender equality, social justice, and civic engagement, is a national thematic partner for the implementation of this project. The aim of this project is to create an enabling environment for women's economic advancement by addressing critical issues of participation, resource access, asset ownership, decision-making power, and skill development within the context of male overseas migration. Pro Public aims to address the critical issues impeding women’s economic advancement by using tools of dialogue to foster mutual understanding and to bring about shifts in the atti

Pro Public is seeking expression of interests from qualified, experienced, and motivated Nepali Experts to fulfill the following positions.

1. Position Title: Team Leader /Dialogue Expert

Role Summary:

The Team Leader/Dialogue expert will bring expertise to the structured seven-steps social dialogue process, facilitating citizen–government dialogues in close alignment with local governments from inception to exit policy workshops. The expert will ensure the delivery of intended project outcomes and outputs while providing technical guidance to Dialogue Facilitators (DFs). The expert will also conduct trainings on intensive, relevant professional courses, including Non-Violent Communication, mediation skill, Gender and Women’s Participation, Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights, and other related areas.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate trainings for Dialogue Facilitators, building their capacity to provide technical support for creating an enabling environment for Women’s Economic Advancement through Dialogue.
• Lead and guide the design and implementation of the seven-steps social dialogue process, facilitating citizen–government dialogues in close alignment with local governments from inception to exit policy workshops.
• Provide overall supervision and regular guidance to Program Officers and Dialogue Facilitators to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Support the project team in documentation, reporting, and ensuring quality standards in dialogue processes and workshops.

Location: Based in Kathmandu, Nepal with frequent travel to the project locations (Koshi, Karnali and Sudurpanchim)

Contract Type: Short-Term Consultancy Agreement

Duration: 90 days

Qualification & Experience:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least seven years of intensive and specific experience in dialogue facilitation, mediation, and related areas.
• Completion of professional courses such as Training on Dialogue Facilitation (Particularly on seven steps dialogue), Mediation, Non-Violent Communication, and relevant training in Gender and Women’s Participation, Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully leading multiple projects in similar areas and expertise with multiple development partners is essential.

2. Position Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Knowledge Management (M&E & KM)

Role Overview:

The M&E & KM Expert will provide technical expertise in designing and implementing a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, and Knowledge Management framework for the project. S/he will ensure that the ME Framework thus designed effectively tracks progress, measures outcomes, and captures transformative changes, particularly related to gender norms, economic behaviors, and social accountability. The expert will also integrate knowledge management approaches to document lessons learned, promote adaptive management, and facilitate evidence-based decision-making for stakeholders and donors.

Key Responsibilities / Tasks:

• Design, develop, and implement the project’s comprehensive M&E framework, including logical frameworks, detailed implementation plans (DIP), and gender-sensitive indicators.
• Conduct data collection, verification, and analysis to track project progress, outcomes, and impact.
• Facilitate learning and knowledge sharing sessions for project teams and stakeholders to ensure adaptive management and informed decision-making.
• Provide technical guidance and support to field staff and in applying M&E tools and methodologies effectively.
• Document lessons learned best practices, and key findings to contribute to knowledge management and future programming.

Location: Based in Kathmandu, Nepal with frequent travel to the project locations (Koshi, Karnali and Sudurpanchim)

Contract Type: Short-Term Consultancy Agreement

Duration: 20 days

Qualification & Experience:

• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in M&E and knowledge management of development projects.Strong knowledge of participatory and adaptive M&E methodologies.
• Excellent documentation, analytical, and reporting skills.

Remuneration and Benefits:

Applicants are requested to specify their daily fee, (exclusive of travel and daily allowance) rate in their application.

Safeguarding and Ethics Applicable for the position

• Successful resource person/experts adhere to all the procedures, policies, and security guidelines of Pro Public and development partners.
• Successful resource person/experts promote security awareness and ensure compliance with relevant procedures.
• Successful resource person/experts uphold Pro Public’s Code of Conduct, preventing exploitation, abuse, and harassment while fostering diversity, equity, and inclusivity.

Application Process:

Qualified and interested candidates with the required qualifications, experience and not 100% commitment in any government and non-government institutions are invited to submit their application, including a recent CV, two professional references, supporting documents, and a passport-sized photograph, by January 12, 2025. Women, Dalit, Janajati, Madheshi, Muslim candidates, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process. Inquiries regarding the application will not be entertained, and any attempt to influence the selection process will result in automatic disqualification.

Pro Public reserves the right to accept or reject any application without providing any explanation.

The Executive Director

Pro Public

Nagarjun Marga, Anamnagar

Kathmandu, Nepal

Email: propublic.vacancy2024@gmail.com