GOPA AFC GmbH

National Long-term Expert / Cluster Manager

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Last update: Jul 5, 2022 Last update: Jul 5, 2022

Details

Deadline: Jul 29, 2022 Deadline for applications has passed
Location: Nepal Nepal
Organization: GOPA AFC GmbH
Job type:Contract, 12 months +
Languages:
English, NepaliEnglish, Nepali
Work experience: Min 7 years
Date posted:Jul 4, 2022
Expected starting date:Oct 16, 2022

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Description

The main objective of the services to be implemented by the contractor is to ensure the project presence and project management in the Humla-Cluster in Nepal. Tasks include the set up a project office in Simikot and the management of relations with partner municipality officials, municipality level stakeholders and other project partners such as the regional knowledge organization ICIMOD, NGOs, universities, research organizations and organizations providing agricultural extension services intervening in the implementation of the project in the cluster. Whenever needed, GIZ staff based in the province capital is supported in the coordination with the partner province.

Further tasks focus on strengthening partner municipalities and provinces in their capacity to improve economic development around climate smart agriculture and for natural resources and landscapes management related climate sensitive measures. In this context, support will be provided to dialogue formats, exchange platforms, strategic planning and the drafting of technical, budgeted investment projects for municipalities with short term-expertise and upon the request of the project. Tools of the Local and Regional Economic Development (LRED) approach will be used to support partners in identifying priorities, comparative advantages and strategic actions on local and provincial level, and organizes trainings for municipal planning following Nepal’s 7-step-planning-process.

QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • University degree (master’s) in Economics, Business Administration, Economic Geography, Agriculture or environmental/climate studies
  • Knowledge of English (5 out of 10 points) and Nepali (5 out of 10 points), both C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
  • 7 years of professional experience in the agriculture or local economic development sector
  • 5 years of professional experience in advising development partners on green economic governance, climate-sensitive value chain development or climate change adaptation
  • 2 years of management/leadership experience as team leader or manager in a company
  • 5 years of experience working on DC projects
  • 2 years of experience advising on Gender Equality And Social Inclusion (GESI approaches)