Gender and Social Inclusion and Livelihoods Expert

Job Description

Gender and Social Inclusion and Livelihoods Expert (based in Butwal with frequent travel to project districts)
The GESI Expert will be responsible for management of social inclusion and development programme of MSFP and western Terai region. S/He will provide technical backstopping to the district based officers and partners in practicing approach of mainstreaming gender, equity and social inclusion into MSFP practices and interventions. The theme leader will also liaise with MSFP SSU and other regional theme leaders to ensure that gender and social inclusion issues are well reflected and scaled up in MSFP areas.

Minimum Requirements:
 Bachelor degree in Gender studies, social science or development studies with 10 years experience or Masters Degree with 3 years experience.
 At least 5 years experience of working social forestry and rural development.
 At least three years experience in social mobilization and use of participatory approaches Knowledge of key issues in rural development (gender, exclusion, poverty, social inclusion, equity, empowerment, etc)
 Sound understanding of Western Terai region and the Social issues

Apply Instructions

RIMS-Nepal offers competitive remuneration and other benefits as laid out in its Personnel Policies. Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications with CV including two references, citizenship certificate and relevant testimonials by 15 April, 2015 at P.O.Box No.2464 (Kathmandu). Application can also be sent by email at vacancy@rimsnepal.org.np with the e-mail subject starting as: [VACANCY]. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for final selection process.
Telephone calls will not be entertained and could lead to disqualification.

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