Job Description
First date of publication: 8 October 2016
UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) invests its funding and technical capabilities in LDCs and other developing countries. UNCDF in Nepal operates in two areas: a. Local Development Finance where it works on strengthening public and private investment at the local level and b. Inclusive Finance (IF) promotes private sector driven, pro-poor growth by ensuring formal financial systems. UNCDF helps poor families and small businesses generate income, build assets, invest in opportunities and strengthen resilience to shocks.
The UNCDF Nepal is seeking for qualified, talented and result oriented candidates for following assignments:
Job title: Communications / Knowledge Management Officer
No. of position: 1
Contract type and level: Service Contract/ SB 4 Peg II
Duty Station: Kathmandu
Key responsibilities:
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Specialist, UNCDF Nepal and in close consultations with the UNCDF Regional Office and the Partnership and Communications Unit in HQ, the Communications / Knowledge Management Officer will participate in the implementation of the UNCDF Inclusive Finance (IF) programme in Nepal. For detail job description please visit below weblink.
Required qualification and experience:
Completion of Master’s Degree in communications, journalism, information technology, multimedia or other relevant fields. Advanced training in communications, journalism, photo/video editing using multimedia software and desktop publishing is desirable. At least 5 years of relevant experience in media at the national level and development communications is required; Knowledge/experience in web content management, use of multimedia/ graphics/ layout/design software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, and handling of still/video cameras will be treated as desirable technical qualifications; Knowledge of the UN and development issues would be an advantage. Fluency in Nepali and English, both spoken and written.
How to apply
Application deadline: 27 October 2016 Weblink for application: https://jobs.partneragencies.net/erecruitjobs.html?JobOpeningId=6239
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted UNDP retains the right to contact references directly. UNDP is committed to achieve work force diversity (in terms of nationality, minority groups, caste/ ethnic groups, persons with disability etc.) and has a policy to have gender balance among staff at all levels.
This vacancy is taken from The Himalayan Times.