Call for Experts

KEY INFORMATION
Job Title: Call for Experts
Duration/Level of Effort: Full Time/Short Term & Long Term
Position Location: Nepal
BACKGROUND
In advance of several upcoming FCDO-funded projects in Nepal, we are seeking candidates for numerous long-term and short-term positions. Expected to start in late 2024, the projects will provide technical assistance and strengthen governance at the federal, provincial, and local levels. With numerous proposals under development, we are searching for skilled and dedicated experts across six priority thematic areas:

• Governance and Public Financial Management
• Climate Change
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Trade, economic development and infrastructure
• Social Services
• Inclusive Development

INTRODUCTION
Cowater is a global international development consultancy firm that works with partners to deliver technical assistance to governments and the private sector in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Our key technical areas of focus include: public financial management and accountability, revenue reform, customs, trade and investment facilitation, conflict, stability and security, inclusive economic growth, sustainable extractives industries, social service delivery, climate adaptation, monitoring and evaluation, as well as women’s economic empowerment.
Cowater works with a diversified set of development donors, including the UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) the European Union (EU), the World Bank, and others. Cowater further counts on a dynamic and diverse team of professionals committed to designing and implementing projects that deliver lasting results for the clients and countries with whom it works.
AIM OF THIS INVITATION TO TENDER
We are issuing this call to build a roster of experts ahead of the release of our target opportunities. We are looking for experts who can provide specialist knowledge and expertise relating to each of the following sub-themes:

• Sub-theme 1– Governance, including public financial management and social protection
• Sub-theme 2– Climate change mitigation & adaptation
• Sub-theme 3– Disaster risk reduction, including disaster risk management
• Sub-theme 4– Trade, economic development and infrastructure
• Sub-theme 5– Social service delivery, including health, WASH, and education
• Sub-theme 6 –Inclusive development, including GEDSI

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in relevant technical area; advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years of progressively responsible work experience, within the identified themes
• Experience working collaboratively with the Government of Nepal at various levels
• Experience with bilateral donor-funded projects preferred
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills;
• Familiarity with South Asia is preferred; Experience in Nepal highly desired
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English

 APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates are encouraged to apply by April 5, 2024.
For your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed: Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position.
Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.
We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
  
ABOUT US
Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore and Stockholm, Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2017.
We thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow.