Programme Officer

Programme officer

Applications must be sent by email to the address: echo-administration.kathmandu@echofield.eu no later than 26/08/2024 at 17:00hrs (local time). The application should be clearly indicated “Programme Officer (REF: KTM 2024-08) ” in the subject line.

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The European Commission’s Directorate General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) funds relief operations for victims of natural disasters and conflicts outside the European Union. For humanitarian aid, the Commission works with about 200 operational partners, including United Nations agencies, the Red Cross/Crescent movement, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Humanitarian Aid is channelled impartially, straight to victims, regardless of their race, ethnic group, religion, gender, age, nationality, or political affiliation.

ECHO Nepal office announces a position for a Programme Officer for its office based in Kathmandu. This position is open to nationals and other residents of Nepal with valid work and residence permits.

DG ECHO applies a policy of equal opportunities. Our recruitment policy is based on respect of diversity, maintaining the gender balance, as well as the balance between professional and private life, and support for training and developments opportunities.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The jobholder carries out activities to ensure that effective humanitarian response is delivered. The jobholder conducts assessments; develops strategies and represents DG ECHO at technical level when appropriate. The programme officer may be asked to run an antenna/office and supervise staff in the absence of a TA (Technical Assistant) or, when in a RO (Regional Office), be in charge of regional overview tasks.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

A relevant second level university degree or equivalent professional experience.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience at national or international level in managing programme/project operations, including at least 2 years of experience with and NGO’s, donor or national/international organisation;
• Very good knowledge of the EU humanitarian aid system;
• Very good knowledge of International NGOs, UN Aid Agencies and Red Cross Movement;
• Very good understanding of Humanitarian Aid principles, policies and standards;
• Able to work independently with no direct supervision;
• Excellent drafting skills;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).

Languages:

• An excellent knowledge of English (verbal & writing) is essential;
• An excellent knowledge of Nepali.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

The terms of reference for this job can be downloaded here

DEFINITION OF COMPETENCIES

Definition of competencies can be downloaded here

HOW TO APPLY

Applications MUST comprise of:

• A cover letter setting out the candidate’s motivation and suitability for the position.
• A detailed CV in the European CV standard format only. The standard format can be downloaded here. No other format will be accepted.
• Academic and relevant employment certificates certified true copy by the applicant.
• The name, position and contact number/details (telephone, e-mail) of three references (including HR department and the supervisor), one of them being a recent employer.
• A copy of the valid work and residence permit to live and work in Nepal (in case of non-Nepalese).
• Applications should be sent by email to echo-administration.kathmandu@echofield.eu no later than 26/08/2024 at 17:00hrs (local time). The application should be clearly indicated “Programme Officer (REF: KTM 2024-08) ” in the subject line.
• Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. They will have to bring the full supporting documentation in original with them at the interview stage.
• Candidates must abstain from contacting the ECHO Kathmandu office for information on the selection process. Any form of canvassing, soliciting or influencing will be treated as grounds for disqualification .

THE EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

The contract is initially for one year with possibility of renewal subject to a successful completion a 3-month probationary period and following a positive annual evaluation. The contract is expected to start in February 2025.

As an indication, the monthly basic salary is on average approximately NPR279,748 which corresponds to five years of relevant experience and will be adapted according to the exact duration of relevant professional experience supported by a work certificate. Besides the basic salary, the employee will receive disability / retirement allowance, a 13th salary, as well as a medical coverage. (The salary is subject to local taxes.)

ECHO employees observe the National Staff code of Conduct which is available on the link:

https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/who/about-echo/field-network_en

“Any processing of your personal data will be done in accordance with the applicable EU legislation (Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data.”

The privacy statement can be found on ECHO website.

https://ec.europa.eu/echo/system/files/2020-01/privacy_statement_recruitment_ns_final_version.pdf