Vacancy Announcement
Intern
Nepal Country Program
Application deadline:
29
thNovember 2017
RECOFTC – The Center for People and Forests holds a unique and important place in the world of forestry. It is the only international not-for-profit organization that specializes in capacity development for community forestry and devolved forest management. RECOFTC engages in strategic networks and effective partnerships with governments, non-government organizations, civil society, the private sector, local people, as well as with research and educational institutes throughout the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. With 30 years of international experience and a dynamic approach to capacity development—involving research, analysis and synthesis; strategic communication; training and learning networks; and piloting and demonstrating — RECOFTC delivers innovative solutions for people and forests.
Background
In Nepal, RECOFTC's engagement in strengthening forest sector governance dates back to 2002 when RECOFTC engaged with Women Acting Together for Change (WATCH) and FECOFUN in implementing Forest, Trees and People Program (FTPP) in Asia. The focus of the program was to strengthen internal governance of forest users’ groups, i crease space for participatio of argi alized groups i forest -related decision making, enhance institutional capacity of FECOFUN and improve networking of community based forestry supporters.
Beginning in 2009, under the Climate and Forest Initiative of Norad, Grassroots Capacity Building Program for REDD+ in the Asia-Pacific Regions was implemented in three phases from 2009 to 2015. The project was i ple e ted i part ership with Federatio of Co u ity Forests Users’ Nepal (FECOFUN), HIMAWANTI and ForestAction Nepal. The project covered a total of 18 districts and developed a total of 212 national and local level resource persons on REDD+ and Climate Change. In addition, the project in collaboration with REDD Implementation Centre of the Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation, published a series of extension materials and ToT manuals. Recently, RECOFTC concluded two small projects i) Trees and Bees Project, and ii) Climate Change Adapt. Both Projects were implemented in Sarlahi Districts. Until 2014, presence of RECOFTC in Nepal was limited to the projects. But later stage from 2014, Nepal is considered as focal country and established Nepal Country Program. RECOFTC has MoU with Social Welfare Council (SWC) and Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation (MoFSC). Nepal has substantial experiences on the development of community based forest management and is in fourth generation issues. The lessons from Nepal in Technical and Governance aspects could be very useful to other focal country of the RECOFTC. Hence, RECOFTC Nepal Country program is envisioned to engage in sharing lessons learnt/ Capacity building and further contribute in the development of community based forest management, climate change and livelihoods in Nepal.
Country Program Office in Kathmandu with occasionally field trip travel. The internship duration is for 12 months and opens for Nepali national only.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of Country Representative, Nepal Country Program (CR), the Intern will have the following responsibilities:
● Develop concept notes and proposals for fundraising; ● Organize logistics and facilitate workshop, training and event; ● Document best practices as a result of RECOFTC interventions; ● Document and update related data using RECOFTC online system;
● Generate baseline data of Secret Himalaya and Eastern Chure Terai Complex Landscapes of Nepal;
● Attend meetings and workshop on-behalf of RECOFTC as assigned by the CR; ● Work closely with RECOFTC regional office in processing all aspects of finance and
administration matters and maintain proper record for future reference; ● Communicate with service providers for any logistical requirement;
● Collect and analyse information and produce draft reports on impacts of RECOTC interventions and other best practices in community forestry;
● Other activities as assigned by the CR, Nepal Country Office.
Qualifications and Experience
The Intern will have the following minimum qualifications and experience:
Essential:
● A Masters degree in forestry, natural resources management, international development, or related field,
● Good understanding in forestry, climate change and livelihoods, ● Good facilitation skills with local community to national forums, ● Good analytical and writing skills in English and Nepali languages,
● Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at all levels in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment,
● Good knowledge and proven skills in operating Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe (Acrobat)(and/or Google (Drive, Docs, Sheets)
● Knowledge and skills using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or remote sensing applications would be advantageous.
Desirable
● Substantial experience in participatory forest management and climate change
Interested candidates are requested to submit CV and a cover letter indicating why they are suitable for this position and current contact details of three referees to HR@recoftc.org. RECOFTC offers intern stipend to cover basic cost of living in Kathmandu. Please quote the position title in the subject line of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
To learn more about RECOFTC, please visit our website www.recoftc.org
