VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Handicap International Federation (HI) is an independent and impartial aid organization, created in 1982, working across 63 countries. HI works alongside the vulnerable populations, whatever the context, taking action to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Present in Nepal since 2000, HI works through a network of local partner organizations in the area of health and physical rehabilitation, inclusive education and resilience including emergency response to improve the living conditions and involvement of the most vulnerable populations in Nepal.
HI is planning to conduct a research project entitled "Community based solutions for economic resilience – Building on local knowledge and know how to respond to climate change challenges" in Karnali Province. HI Nepal invites applications for the short-term consultancy for the following position:
1. TRANSLATOR – 1 position
Terms & Conditions:Short-term consultancy (10-15 days) tentatively from end of Jan till mid of Feb 2025
Location:Jajarkot, Nepal
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accompany the field mission tasked with identifying practices, knowledge and know-how in climate change resilience in vulnerable communities in Nepal.
More specifically, the Translator will be responsible for:
SKILLS REQUIRED
Language skills:
Technical skills:
Specific knowledge:
Skills in inclusion and disability:
EDUCATION
Education and experience:
SKILLS
Personal skills:
Additional skills:
2. COMMUNITY MOBILIZER – 2 positions ( 1 Male; 1 Female)
Terms & Conditions: Short-term consultancy (10-15 days) tentatively from end of Jan till mid of Feb 2025
Location: Jajarkot, Nepal
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accompany field mission to identify climate change resilience practices, knowledge and know-how in vulnerable communities in Nepal.
More particularly, the Community Mobilizer will be in charge of:
SKILLS REQUIRED
Community facilitation skills:
Analytical skills:
Planning and coordination skills:
Communication skills:
Expertise in inclusion and disability:
Language skills:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Thorough understanding of community-based disaster risk management and resilience principles
SKILLS
Cultural sensitivity:
Personal qualities:
To Apply:
Send a motivation letter mentioning position applied for, PAN card, expected salary and an updated CV including 2 referees with contact number and e-mail address to recruitment@nepal.hi.org no later than, 5th January, 2025. HI Nepal reserves the right to cancel, postpone or modify the whole recruitment process without providing any reasons whatsoever.
Handicap International (HI) is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women, people with disability, and members from disadvantaged communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
HI firmly believes in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organization. This is why we are committed to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities. Please indicate if you require any special accommodations, including participation in the first interview.
Candidates applying for this assignment with HI must be ready to comply with our Child Protection Policy, and Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment. HI Nepal has a zero tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the values and mission of HI, hence, all selected candidates are expected to adhere to these standards and principles.