GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72036724R10017

2. ISSUANCE DATE: 12/17/2024

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: 12/31/2024 (11:30 PM Nepal time)

4. POINT OF CONTACT: USAID/Nepal HR office, email at usaidnepalhr@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: FSN-11 USAID Project Management Specialist- (BHA Humanitarian Assistance Specialist)

6. NUMBER OF VACANCIES: One (1)

7. MARKET VALUE: Final compensation will be negotiated within the market value for the position equivalent to FSN-11 level in accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan (LCP) of U.S. Embassy-USAID/Nepal. The LCP consists of the local salary schedule, which includes salary rates, authorized fringe benefits, and other pertinent facets of compensation.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Estimated to start o/a April 1, 2025, through o/a March 31, 2030 (depending on the security clearance process) Employment under this contract is of a continuing nature. Its duration is expected to be part of a series of sequential contracts; all contract clauses, provisions, and regulatory requirements concerning availability of funds and the specific duration of this contract shall apply.

9. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Kathmandu, Nepal with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties.

10. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: All interesting candidates – Cooperating Country Nationals (CCNs) AIDAR, Appendix J. 1 (b) Definitions: (6) “Cooperating country “means the country in which the employing USAID Mission is located. (7) “Cooperating country national” (“CCN”) means an individual who is a cooperating country citizen or a noncooperating country citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the cooperating country.

11. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Facility and computer access.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

a. Education: A Bachelor’s degree in fields related to Disaster Risk Management, Humanitarian Assistance, International Relations, Development Economics, Natural Sciences, or a closely related field is required.

b. Prior Work Experience: Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the design, management, and evaluation of humanitarian assistance programming, to include humanitarian response, resilience, risk reduction, and early recovery programming (ER4), working familiarity with the humanitarian response architecture, food security monitoring, disaster and needs assessments, and situation reporting is required.

c. Language Proficiency: Level IV English reading, writing and speaking ability is required. Fluent reading, writing and speaking ability in Nepali (Level IV) is required. Must be able to speak in a concise, articulate and thoughtful manner on development programs and issues.

d. Job Knowledge: A thorough knowledge of humanitarian assistance, host government, international NGOs, foreign government and donor agency policies, laws, regulations, disaster risk reduction, donor project documentation, design and implementation procedures; and Government of Nepal disaster risk management policies. Knowledge of gender and climate change in development principles and demonstrated experience in their application.

e. Skills and Abilities: The position requires a high degree of competence, professional maturity and experience in the understanding of humanitarian assistance, with a focus on BHA’s ER4 programming and nexus opportunities. Requires excellent technical, managerial and interpersonal skills with an in-depth understanding of the inner workings of the GON, particularly of the livelihood security improvements and disaster risk management sectors. Additional required skills include:

• Ability to prepare and deliver formal, high-quality power-point presentations on cross-cutting issues such as resilience, gender in emergencies, M&E, disaster risk reduction, climate change and food security, to internal and external audiences.
• Able to prepare short papers on sector strategy, performance and progress on program implementation. Must be able to quickly review and comment on reports, studies and other documents prepared by implementing partners.
• Ability to discuss issues and negotiate with government officials on humanitarian assistance and disaster risk reduction.
• Computer skill spreadsheet and PowerPoint including ability to obtain, analyze and evaluate a variety of data and to organize and present meaningful terms to others is required.
• Excellent social and professional judgment, strong interpersonal skills and cross-cultural communication abilities and the ability to navigate in potentially insecure or hazardous situations in remote areas of Nepal.

A good knowledge of Nepali work culture, language and Nepal development issues and context is required so as to be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with stakeholders at the local levels.

USAID/Nepal is an equal opportunity employer committed to a staff composition that reflects the social and ethnic diversity of Nepali society. We believe that social inclusion and diversity contribute to excellence. USAID/Nepal makes hiring decisions without regard for gender, gender identity, caste, race, ethnicity, disability, marital status, age, or sexual orientation. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are among USAID’s core values. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply and highlight in their applications their own diverse backgrounds and experiences that contribute to a more vibrant, dynamic, and inclusive workplace.