Friday, May 15, 2009

Climate Change and Natural Resources Adviser (A2)

DFID, the Department for International Development, is the part of the UK Government that manages Britain’s aid to poor countries. Our work is focused on achieving the Millennium Development Goals - the United Nations targets for fighting poverty that must be met by 2015. We work with the governments of poor countries, charities, and international organisations to find lasting solutions to the global problem of poverty.
DFID Nepal is responsible for managing the British Government’s contribution to development in Nepal, set out in our new country business plan 2009 - 2012*.
Its objectives are to (a) Support a sustainable and inclusive political settlement (b) Help build a more capable, accountable and responsive state, (c) Promote inclusive, low carbon, economic growth and better jobs for the poor (d) Reduce the vulnerability of the poor and improve their resilience to climatic shocks.
DFID now require an experienced adviser to work on expanding the Climate Change and Natural Resource aspects of the new country business plan. The focus will be on supporting the government and its development partners develop and implement a strategic plan for addressing climate change and improve management of natural resources for the benefit of the poor.

Expertise and skills: The post holder will be expected to have the following skills

A relevant qualification in natural resources, environment or other climate change Related Field.
At least 10 years experience working in a relevant field.
Experience working with development agencies.
Experience working with government agencies.
Experience in developing multi-donor and government financing mechanisms.
Proven track record of delivery (and contacts for two past employers).

Core competencies that DFID will assess as part of the selection process:

Working with others
Communicating with others
Analysis and use of information
Decision Making
Managing Change

There will be an attractive and highly competitive local salary and benefits package.

You can download an application form, diversity questionnaire and job description from http://www.dfid.gov.uk/recruitment/ and send the completed forms to recruitment-nepal@dfid.gov.uk Only completed applications made on the prescribed application form and diversity questionnaire will be considered. If you are unable to access the forms contact recruitment-nepal@dfid.gov.uk

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