SHORT- TERM CONSULTANTANCY OPPORTUNITY
Mercy Corps Nepal works to build the absorptive, adaptive and transformative potential of
vulnerable individuals and communities across Nepal. Mercy Corps began operations in
Nepal in 2005, and since then has implemented projects in the sectors of economic and food
security; climate, natural resource and disaster risk management; youth engagement; with the
inclusion of women and disadvantaged groups as important cross-cutting themes throughout
each intervention area. Mercy Corps has recently launched Promoting Agriculture, Health
and Livelihoods (PAHAL) Program and is a Food-for-Peace funded 5 years program with
the overall goal that vulnerable populations in Nepal are resilient to the stressors and shocks
that impede food security.
Mercy Corps is undertaking Strategic Resilience Assessment to identify various drivers of
food insecurity in 5 districts out of 14 implementing districts of Mid and Far Western Region
of Nepal. Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) remaining as one of the major cross
cutting theme of PAHAL Program, and realizing its priorities, Mercy Corps Nepal office is
seeking 5 national consultants to support PAHAL STRESS assessment team for
Rolpa, Surkhet, Doti, Dadeldhura and Bajhang districts of Mid and Far Western
Region of Nepal.
Required qualifications for the consultant positions must include:
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BA or equivalent in gender studies, social science, or other relevant field.
Demonstrated skills and experience in designing and engaging in qualitative data
collection research, analyzing qualitative data, and applying gender analysis to data
collected, with an emphasis on identifying vulnerabilities and opportunities for
engagement by gender group.
Minimum of three years development work experience with GESI background would be
an added value
Experience on community facilitation skills particularly on GESI lines of enquiry
Ability to work with team members
Adequate written and oral communication skills in English.
Pre-existing knowledge of the region and adequate understanding of gender and
social inclusion dynamics in Mid and Far West Region, strongly preferred.
Please refer to nepal.mercycorps.org for the full position description before applying.
Fostering a diverse and open workplace is an important part of Mercy Corps' vision, and we
encourage people from all back grounds, especially women, to apply'.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV and a cover letter by May 15, 2015 to
the address below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The
telephone enquires will not be entertained.
Attn: (Tittle of the position for which you are applying)
Email to: [email protected] or GPO Box: 24374, Kathmandu, Nepal
Email to: [email protected] OR
GPO Box: 24374 Kathmandu, Nepal