Policy Analyst

Job Description

The Association of International NGOs (AIN), formed by INGOs working in Nepal in September 1996, is an important network in the development sector of Nepal. AIN has come together to promote mutual understanding, exchange information, share experiences and learning of our work in Nepal for more effective collaboration. AIN's aim and objective clearly states that it has to stay abreast of Government policies, systems, strategies and procedures. AIN Members are continually improving systems towards increased accountability, transparency and diversity and in the process they are engaging & coordinating with other development & Humanitarian Actors, including Government Bodies, NGO Federations and the Donors.

Objectives & Scope: The main objective of the Policy Analyst is to provide guidance, knowledge and service to the AIN Secretariat, Steering Committee (SC) and its member organizations in dealing with issues related to INGO operating space in Nepal, including but not limited to:

• Laws, policies and regulations that affect INGO and civil society operating space
• Government consultations on issues related to operating space
• Key donor policies with regard to operating space
• Relationships with ministries, SWC, elected officials, and other government agencies that influence INGO operating space

Priorities will be set by the SC and all work outputs must be approved by the SC before release/action. Additionally, this role will support the AIN Secretariat in planning, development and implementation of AIN’s internal and external communication activities and contribute in the profiling of AIN, and member organizations. This ToR is developed to take on professional service with the aim to facilitate the AIN and its member organizations in dealing with above issues.

Job Description
Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Policy Analysis

1. Maintain awareness of contextual developments and trends in Nepal regarding civil society operational space, especially in law and policy that have impact of INGOs operation in Nepal.
2. Coordinate the INGO Operational Space Policy Working Group (IOSP WG) of AIN members.
3. Support the Steering Committee and the membership with their responses to consultations initiated by the GoN, donors and other actors on issues affecting civil society operational space.
4. Support the IOSP WG in making quarterly recommendations to the SC on policy priorities for the coming quarter.
5. With the support of the IOSP WG, compile and draft policy/position papers on operational space issues for Steering Committee review and approval, based on the strategic plan set out by the SC.
6. With the support of the IOSP WG, design advocacy and lobbying strategies on major operational space issues, including identification of key stakeholders.
7. Support the SC in meetings and consultations with stakeholders on civil society/ INGOs operational space issues.
8. Advise and update AIN new policies, rules, regulations, procedures by the Government relating to the INGO operation in Nepal.
9. Draft documents/ white/ policy analysis papers including AIN response to existing/ new policies that has relevance and impact for AIN members.
10. Upon request from an AIN Working Group and approval by the SC, support policy analysis and advocacy on other development issues. (This will always take second priority to work on INGO operational space.)

Coordination

1. Coordinate the INGO Operational Space Policy Working Group (IOSP WG) of AIN members, including organisation of meetings.
2. Ensure that the broader INGO forum is kept well-informed of key developments in government policies related to INGO operations through the preparation and distribution of key updates and announcements, including a newsletter.
3. Assist with engaging and inducting new members of the Forum on operational space issues, AIN policy positions, and ongoing advocacy priorities.
4. Guided by the SC, facilitate outreach to and communication with International NGO Fora, national NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders, including “non - traditional” humanitarian and development actors.
5. Work with Steering Committee members on building relations between national and international NGOs and with INGOs that are not members of the INGO Forum.

Communications

1. Support the AIN Secretariat to continue to develop a meaningful communications mechanism/system to respond to AIN member organization needs in relation to policy issues;
2. Work with AIN Communications Working Group to support AIN’s media relations so that the role, contribution and issues of I/NGOs is better represented and misconceptions, misunderstandings and wrong information are avoided or corrected.

Competency

• Minimum Masters in Arts/Sociology/Development studies/ International Relation etc. with background on Law degree is an advantage.
• At least 5 years work experience in development/humanitarian sector or related field
• Understanding of internal and external development trends, government regulations and general policy climate in Nepal
• Sound understanding of Nepali laws and regulations related to International organizations, legal background/experience desirable
• Excellent analytical and writing skills preferably in English and Nepali
• Ability to develop a holistic and need-based Communications, Visibility, and Publicity strategy in relation to policy issues in Nepal.
• Excellent and proven writing skills of high level policy, position, discussion papers, both English and Nepali
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Translation skills Nepali to English and vice versa

Apply Instructions

Applicants should send their CV together with the names and contact details of two references, a short paper (500 words) on how they propose to implement AIN Advocacy Plan and its objectives based on above background and job description. Applications could be sent through email: reshma@ain.org.np Application deadline: 28 February 2018. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for test and interviews. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

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