Field Officer

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Field Officer

Number of Positions: 5

Location: Koshi Province -

1. Phakphokthum Rural Municipality – Ilam (फक्फोकथुम गाउँपालिका – इलाम)
2. Gauradaha Rural Municipality – Jhapa (गौरादह गाउँपालिका – झापा)
3. Ramdhuni Rural Municipality – Sunsari (रामधुनी गाउँपालिका – सुनसरी)
4. Aiselukharka Rural Municipality – Khotang (ऐन्सेलुखर्क गाउँपालिका – खोटाङ)
5. Pauwadungma Rural Municipality – Bhojpur (पौवादुङ्मा गाउँपालिका - भोजपुर)

Full-time

Company Description

The Why: NEPAL aspires to graduate from least developing country to a lower middle-income country by 2026. However, the development community’s excessive focus today on socio-political empowerment has not yielded the desired economic transformation.  In reaching the 2026 national target, shall we wait for institutions of power to become accountably productive or shall we bolster innovations of people to bring inclusive prosperity?  And, shall we strengthen grassroots-government collaboration in shaping an equal and enterprising future?

The How: DAAYITWA, with a focus on economic empowerment, envisions an enterprising Nepal where every youth has opportunities for a prosperous future. Daayitwa is a part of the Daayitwa Abhiyaan which consists of four organizations: Daayitwa, Governance Lab, Nepal Leadership Academy based in Nepal and Nepal Rising (Daayitwa-US) based in the U.S. Inspired by shared values of innovation, collaboration, and service, it promotes the socio- economic development of Nepal. The movement fosters inclusive and equitable economic growth by accelerating grassroots innovations, strengthening government institutions, and revitalizing a virtuous cycle of democracy and development through grassroots-government collaboration.

Our Focus Areas:

1. Enterprise-led employment creation
2. Design evidence-based policies for improved decision-making
3. Build state capability for effective policy implementation
4. Foster stakeholder collaboration for governance innovations

Growth Entrepreneurship and Employment Project (GEEP)

GEEP accelerates rural enterprises for boosting employment and income growth in rural Nepal. GEEP is executed through a partnership among Daayitwa, Gandaki and Koshi provincial governments, 10 local governments and the Nepali diaspora. GEEP’s objectives are to accelerate growth-oriented rural enterprises, build state capability for effective policy implementation  and foster stakeholder collaboration for governance innovation. GEEP builds on Daayitwa’s decade-long experience in governance innovation and accelerating growth-oriented enterprises in rural Nepal to create jobs and amplify income through the Rural Enterprise Acceleration Program (REAP).

Responsibilities:

The What: As the Field Officer, you will work under the supervision of the Province Coordinator and provide support to ensure the effective implementation of the project in (Palika’s name). Your role will focus on timely delivery of project outputs and achieving the desired impact. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the field implementation of the GEEP project, overseeing key components such as selection, capacity building, and program execution at municipal level.
• Coordinate closely with the GEEP team on all technical matters and support leadership and project management at municipal level
• Develop and execute strategies and operational plans for GEEP in collaboration with the GEEP team and other Daayitwa members.
• Organize and facilitate various events such as awareness programs, orientation workshops, entrepreneurship workshops and pitching sessions together with the Project team
• Support entrepreneurs throughout the process (support to refine business ideas, help prepare to pitch to potential investors, provide backstopping support to adopt innovative ideas, etc.)
• Conduct regular field visits to the project area to implement, monitor, and evaluate all project activities.
• Support project monitoring, research, evaluation, and learning activities to measure progress and impact.
• Prepare regular progress reports as per the reporting schedules and address additional reporting requests from development partners and stakeholders.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with stakeholders at the local municipal levels, including government agencies, private companies, banks, universities, local communities, NGOs, and international development partners.
• Collaborate municipal advisors to ensure that project activities align with organizational best practices, program frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a productive and supportive environment for team members to learn, grow, and contribute effectively to the program’s impact.
• Contribute to the design and development of business and entrepreneurship tools and methodologies for enterprise acceleration.
• Perform other duties (even related to other Daayitwa Abhiyaan projects) as assigned by Daayitwa Senior Management

Requirement:

• Bachelors in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Economics, or other related fields OR three year’s relevant experience after Diploma in Entrepreneurship
• At least 2 years of experience working in a project or program setting. Proven track record in coordinating projects at the municipal level.
• Experience in relevant Municipality would be an added advantage. The candidate should also have technical, supervisory, and management experience in governance and social system strengthening programs of a similar scope and scale.
• Understanding of social issues related to youth employment, youth entrepreneurship, and community-driven development.
• Recognized expertise in rural development, community engagement, government collaboration and private sector development.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a diverse, team-oriented environment.
• Strong motivation, self-starter, and organizational/time management skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks at a time within deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and work hard. Growth mindset is key.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and Nepali.

Additional information

Compensation: Daayitwa will provide compensation on a monthly rate basis. The rate will be mutually agreed upon, commensurate with the level of the required deliverables, the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

If you're keen on this position, kindly complete the form below by 15th January 2025. To access the page, please click on the provided link and right-click to go to the link.

https://forms.gle/Z2VrcvLuLCWUYk42A

In the subject line, put “Job Title followed by your first and last name (e.g., “XXX – Sabina Nepali)” and attach the following documents. All documents must be compiled in a single file, in the same order and saved in PDF format:

1. Cover letter (one page max)
2. CV
3. Academic transcripts/certificate for most recent qualification

Deadline: 15th January 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

**Only shortlisted candidates will be notified**