TECHNICAL COORDINATOR – WATERSHED (INT10275)

“Applicable for Nepali Nationals only”

Level: D1

Duration: Fixed term contract until March 31, 2025, with possibility of extension

Location: Kathmandu

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role:

The Technical Coordinator – Watershed sits under Wash and Water Governance team and is managed by River Basin Program Manager. The position is responsible to coordinate with federal government of Nepal especially Water Energy Commission Secretariat (WECS), Partner management, technical backstopping on GIS based watershed planning and policy influence, Meal and documentation and advocacy and representation.

What we are looking for:

The Technical Coordinator – Watershed is required to support the team for operational, influencing and policy work of the program to ensure the achievement of organizational goals related to wash and water governance program. This position is responsible in building the capacity of Oxfam/partners staff and government representatives on GIS based watershed planning and decision making.

• At least master’s degree in the relevant thematic sector/water resource management/ social science/environmental science.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in GIS development, programming, server administration, or geospatial analysis or equivalent working knowledge/experience related to database design and geospatial data management for watershed/water resource management projects.
• Hands on program management experience (Project Cycle Management, Partner Management, and government coordination.
• Technical knowledge/experience in IWRM.
• Gender, feminist, and right-based programming.
• Proven track record in achieving objectives.
• Can effectively influence others and can successfully represent Oxfam in different fora.
• Is strong in connecting, networking, and linking with different stakeholders.
• Training, facilitation, coaching skills to build capacity of team and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate interaction between different development practitioners of various levels with strong social skills, managing processes between colleagues, partners, donor, government, and communities.
• Fluency in written and verbal English and Nepali languages.

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. 

How to apply:

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Application for the above position can be sent by 25 March 2024. If you would like to learn more about this role, please refer to job profile.

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.