TECHNICAL COORDINATOR – CULTIVATING CHANGE (INT10196)

“Applicable for Nepali Nationals only”

Technical Coordinator – Cultivating Change

Level: D1

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

Location: Dailekh district, Karnali province

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

The Role

The Technical Coordinator – Cultivating Change comes under the leadership of the Thematic Lead-resilience and climate justice. This position will design, plan, implement and monitor activities and strategies of Cultivating Change Project which will be implemented in partnership with LIBIRD in selected municipalities of SudurPashchim and Karnali province. The project consists of activities on food and agriculture, climate, and land nexus.

What we are looking for

The Technical Coordinator (TC)- Cultivating Change is a part of Programme team, to be managed by the Resilience and Climate Justice thematic lead. The team is responsible for supporting partners for proper implementation of projects, incorporating policy influence and feminist principles, and contributing to portfolio development.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in agriculture or related subjects, master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of working experience (3 years of experience for master’s degree or above) on managing, coordinating, or implementing agriculture, livelihoods, climate change adaptation and agro-biodiversity programmes.
• Knowledge and experience on gender, and feminist approach
• Knowledge and understanding on Nepal’s agricultural research and development systems.
• Demonstrable skills on communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills in English and Nepali languages.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding.

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the Organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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:

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.