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| 1 | Photography/Videography | - Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline with three years of previous experience in a related field with knowledge and experience in development and WASH sectors.
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| 2 | Video editors and graphic designers | - Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline with three years of previous experience in a related field with knowledge and experience in adobe photoshop, illustrator, premiere pro, Canva or DaVinci Resolve.
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| 3 | Translators and language interpreters | - Postgraduation of education with five of experience in translation service English to Nepali and Nepali to English for various level of document include official letter, government law and policy, research article, public announcement, etc.
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| 4 | Trainers for "Legislative Law Drafting" training for Local Level | - Master’s degree with seven years of experience in law and legislative matters, WASH governance, human rights in Nepal, drafting act, policies and guidelines and law-making process are necessary.
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| 5 | Trainers to conduct training on local level annual planning and Budget Formulation process focus in WASH sector. | - Master’s degree in social science or law and other relevant field with five years of experience in facilitating trainings, workshops, with local government. Extensive knowledge of the law on Local Public Administration in Nepal.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Proven and demonstrated broad knowledge and ability to identify findings on policy making level.
- Experience working in Karnali Watershed Areas (or similar context) is desirable.
- Excellent communication and written skills in Nepali
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| 6 | Trainer to facilitate the training events of Result Based Planning & Monitoring of LGs | - Master's degree in social science, Development Studies, or a related field (preferred) with minimum 5 years of experience in local governance and experience in WASH sector will be added value.
- Proven experience in developing and delivering training for local governments.
- Strong understanding of result-based planning and monitoring principles
- Excellent facilitation skills with a focus on participatory learning methods
- Experience working with the WASH sector target audience (government, NGOs, etc.)
- Experience working in Karnali Watershed Areas (or similar context) is desirable
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| 7 | Individual Consultant to Prepare VMW Training Manual | - Master’s degree in social sciences, water resources management, civil engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in developing training module and/or materials preferably in WASH sectors.
- Strong understanding of VMW principles and best practices.
- Experience working in Karnali Watershed Areas (or similar context) is desirable.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
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| 8 | Advanced level PowerBI data visualization Consultant | - Master’s degree with five years of experience in database management, and PowerBI.
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| 9 | Water Supply and Sanitation Technician (WSST) Training and Certification Expert | - Master’s degree or Advance degree in relevant subjects
- Experience and Knowledge on process and requirements of Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) for certification.
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| 10 | Environmentalist/ Environmental Safeguard Specialist | - Master’s degree or Advance degree in Environment Management, Science, and Engineer, NRM, forestry with more than 15 years of experience working in environment and social safeguard sectors.
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| 11 | Water Quality lab Assessment Expert in Karnali water Activity Working LGs | - Master’s degree in Environment, WRM with prior working experience in WQ testing and assessment. At least one report related or similar to the assignment must submit
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| 12 | Leadership and Entrepreneurship training Expert | - Graduate in Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Agriculture, Rural Development, Social Studies or any other relevant subjects.
- Have good understanding and comprehension of Karnali region’s context and socio-cultural situation.
- Good understanding and ability to analyze GESI issues.
- Have previous similar experience on leadership and entrepreneurship development training.
- Have understanding and experience on linking and resource leveraging among diverse stakeholders
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| 13 | GESI Expert on Mainstreaming Training in Planning and Budgeting to LGs | - Graduate in Gender Studies, Women Studies, Social Studies or any other relevant subjects.
- Good understanding of situation, capacity, and processes of LGs
- Previous experience on facilitating and supporting GESI mainstreaming related work with LGs.
- Knowledge and understanding of LG’s planning, budgeting implementation, and monitoring process.
- Experience working in Karnali Watershed Areas (or similar context) is desirable.
- Have previous similar experience of training delivery on GESI mainstreaming, GESI tools, GRB and so on
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| 14 | GESI Expert on GESI Session to USAID Karnali Water Activity | - Graduate in Gender Studies, Women Studies, Social Studies, or any other relevant subjects
- Have good understanding of diverse team member landscape in a project regarding GESI.
- Have previous similar experience of GESI sensitization with participatory tools and methods.
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| 15 | GESI Expert on GESI Assessment | - Graduate in Gender Studies, Women Studies, Social Studies or any other relevant subjects
- Good understanding Karnali Region
- Previous experience on GESI assessment
- Knowledge and understanding on GESI mainstreaming Project management.
- Have previous similar experience GESI assessment on USAID Karnali Water Activity like project, and USAID supported initiatives
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| 16 | Policy Analysis, Governance and Sustainability Expert | - Advanced degree (master’s or Ph.D.) in a relevant field, such as public policy, public administration, political science, or sustainability studies.
- Extensive in policy analysis, governance assessment, and sustainability consulting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant policies, laws, and regulations in the WASH, IWRM and environment areas including thorough and detailed analysis of the WASH, integrated water resource management (IWRM), environmental, and forest related plans, policies, acts rules, regulations, at the national, provincial, and municipal levels.
- Proven track record of providing strategic advice and recommendations.
- Familiarity with research methodologies, data analysis, and report writing.
- Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis, and interpretation.
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| 17 | Team building Expert | - Masters or Bachelor education in fields such as psychology, organizational behavior, human resources, or business administration. Courses or certifications in team dynamics, leadership, or group facilitation are also beneficial. Related experience typically 10 year or more in conducting training for development sectors.
- Experience in roles that involve team management, leadership, or facilitation is crucial. This could include working in HR, project management, or organizational development roles where team dynamics are central.
- Ability to effectively communicate with individuals and groups.
- Facilitation skill in guiding group activities and discussions to achieve specific objectives.
- Capability to address conflicts and challenges within teams.
- Experience in developing innovative team-building activities and programs.
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| 18 | Drinking Water Project Asset Management and Sustainability Expert | - MSc or equivalent in water, wastewater, environment, hydraulic engineering, or equivalent, specialization in water resources development, WSS scheme functionality/ sustainability or a relevant discipline.
- More than 15 years of experience working in WASH and WSS scheme functionality and sustainability in Nepal and abroad.
- Having General experience of 10 years in matters related to infrastructure asset management, tariff management, revenue analysis, etc. preferably related to water supply and sanitation projects.
- Having a Minimum of 5 years of work experience in similar projects particularly related to private and public sector reforms.
- Knowledge of best practices, laws, and policies related to financial analysis and tariff formulation in rural and urban development projects is essential for this position.
- Experience on Infrastructure Asset Management (IAM) plan preparation.
- Ability to prepare reports, presentations, and information for case studies.
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| 19 | Climate Resilient Drinking Water Expert | - Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Engineering, Environment, and Integrated Water Management.
- Specialized in the design and implementation of integrated development projects, e.g., community water supply, poverty reduction, food livelihood and water security including working on community-based initiatives.
- More than 15 years’ Experience in the formulation and management of resilient drinking water projects, for project design, management, and monitoring & evaluation.
- Experience in economic and financial analysis for project viability and budget formulations. Familiarity with technical issues related to adaptation, methods of cost benefit analysis for adaptation options, identification of multiple benefits of adaptation, including economic, social and gender related.
- Ability to prepare reports, presentations, and information for case studies.
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| 20 | GIS and MIS Expert | - Advanced University degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Geography, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, or in a related field relevant to watershed management, adaptation, and water supply project development with a combination of professional training, certification and experience in GIS mapping/remote sensing.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of GIS which includes digitizing, mapping and data analysis, preferably in Water supply projects, watershed management or a related field, including at least two years working experience with government agencies and/or international organizations as a GIS/MIS expert.
- Practical expertise in MIS designing, management and field -testing for surveys and other data collection instruments supported with experience in managing data collection, entry, and maintenance
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| 21 | Mobile Application Developer | - University degree in computer engineering, Information Technology, Software Application Development, or in a related field relevant to web/mobile applications development with a combination of professional training, certification.
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in developing web/mobile applications, preferably experience of mobile/web application development for community level water supply, triggering related content, training focus with friendly to community people (less literate).
- IT professional with extensive experience in development testing and launching of mobile application for rural community people and Experience in development of mobile games, puzzles, and applications to support and reinforce knowledge and behavioral practices related to the functionality and sustainability of water supply and sanitation (WSS) schemes focusing VMWs and WUSCs.
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