We are looking for a competent Thematic Specialist to provide innovative and strategic expertise in the field of market development of sustainable agriculture development, private sector strengthening and agriculture market system development in Nepal. Practical Action’s Strategic Intent to 2030 aims to bring about impact at scale that can enable people living in poverty to use technology to improve their lives. You will integrate gender, climate technology and digital technologies as cross-cutting areas across our work.
You are experienced and credible in contributing technical excellence to competitive proposals. You are confident in building relationships with relevant ministries at central, provincial and municipality level governments, donors, clients, private sector and other relevant organisations. You will provide effective thought expertise and technical inputs into the design and delivery of consultancies and on-the-ground projects in agriculture and markets sector.
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working – these are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.
In addition, we offer the following benefits:
Practical Action is a change making organisation that works in unconventional ways. We put ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.
We do things differently, so answers that start small can grow big – bringing people together in bold collaborations, using innovation and knowledge to build futures free from poverty and help shape a world that works better for everyone.
We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, caste, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.
Practical Action are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.
The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in Nepal and should be willing and able to travel.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 18th August 2019
Submit a cover letter along with the duly filled standard application form to hr@practicalaction.org.np
Practical Action is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) that uses technology to challenge poverty in developing countries.Practical Action is a registered charity in the UK and a company limited by guarantee, under the direction of a Board of Trustees. The senior management team, which has executive responsibilities, is called the Strategy Leadership Team (SLT) and it comprises the Chief Executive and twelve Directors, including seven Country and Regional Directors.