Nepal Development Society (NeDS) is a non-governmental organization focusing on research, innovation, and development. Currently, it has three offices located in Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Kaski district. NeDS has started a project “Composting and recycling for household and industrial waste management in Chitwan, Nepal (CAR-Nepal)” jointly with local government and International Center for Occupational, Environmental and Public Health (ICOEPH, Denmark). Hence the organization is inviting applications from qualified Nepali candidates for the Program Officer: 

Duty Station: NeDS office, Bharatpur-5, Chitwan 

Duration: 10 months (01/12/2020-31/09/2021)

Title: Program Officer

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Responsibilities:

Program Officer is responsible to work closely with local stakeholders and support the program coordinator to plan, implement and evaluate all the activities of the CAR-Nepal project to improve the health of people and environment by a proper waste management at household and small scale industrial level in Chitwan District, Nepal.

Job descriptions:

1. Support to develop and implement programs for household and industrial waste management
2. Support to develop Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials and mobilize social media for public awareness
3. Sensitize households, students, local leaders and communities on health and environmental hazards due to household and industrial waste and capacitate them to its proper management
4. Collect relevant information for the monitoring and evaluation of the project
5. Assist the program coordinator for the advocacy to local, provincial and federal government of Nepal to develop suitable policies and programs for household and industrial waste management
6. Contribute to evidence generation on the issue by engaging in researches and disseminating through scientific articles 

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science. Work experience in the sector of Waste Management would be preferable.

Salary and Benefits: NeDS offers a competitive salary for its staff. It offers a provident fund and festival allowance. The organization also enrolls all staff in Medical and Accidental Insurance. The organization is always supportive of the career growth of its employees and members. 

How to Apply: Interested qualified candidates are requested to send their CV, a cover letter mentioning expected salary, and two references to vacancy@nedsnepal.org.np no later than 30th November, 2020. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the further selection process. NeDS reserves the right to reject any or all applicants without providing any reasons. Undue influence at any stage of the processes will lead to automatic disqualification. People with disabilities, women, and candidates from marginalized groups are highly encouraged to apply.