Website Oxfam
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Technical Coordinator – River Basins (INT9486)
Location: Nepal – Kanchanpur
Hours: 40
Salary: As per National Pay Scale
Region: Asia
Job Family: Programme
Division: International
Grade: National D1
Job Type: Fixed Term
Closing Date: 18 April 2023
“Applicable for Nepali Nationals only”
Level: D1
Duration: Fixed term contract until March 31, 2024, with possibility of extension
Location: Stationed at Kanchanpur (Bhimdatta Municipality) and roaming support to Kathmandu, Dadeldhura, Baitadi and Darchula based on requirement
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
The Role
Oxfam in Nepal is looking for a Technical Coordinator _River basins to support in the implementation of TROSA II (Trans Boundary Rivers of South Asia) project.
What we are looking for
The technical coordinator is under WASH and Water Governance team. He/she is managed by Program Manager. The team is responsible for the proper implementation of WASH and Water Governance projects or any relevant projects by partners, incorporating policy influence and feminist principles, and contributing to portfolio development..
- At least Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant thematic sector/ social science/environmental science
- Hands on programme management experience with at least 5 years’ experience (strategy development, project cycle management, HR and Financial Management, online MIS, and the use of excel),
- Technical knowledge/experience in Transboundary Water Governance
- Gender, feminist and rights-based programming.
- Proven proven track record in achieving objectives
- Can effectively influence others and can successfully represent Oxfam in different fora
- Is strong in connecting, networking and linking with different stakeholders
- Training, facilitation, coaching skills to build capacity of team and other stakeholders
- Facilitate interaction between different development practitioners of various levels with strong social skills, managing processes between colleagues, partners, donor, government and communities.
- Fluency in written and verbal English and Nepali.
We Offer
This role will provide you with an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam by working closely with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their field of Gender, WASH and Water Governance, Resilience and Climate Justice and so forth along with the national and international training and development opportunities. Our offer consists of fair pay and competitive benefits package.
Flexfam
We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home-based role or job share.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, click ‘apply for this role’ button below.
Application for the above position can be sent by 18 April 2023. If you would like to learn more about this role, please refer to job profile.
As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. Your application will be shortlisted based on your CV.
About us
Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
A thriving diverse Oxfam:
It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.
To do that:
- We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
- We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
- We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.
In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.
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