GEDSI Specialist/ESS Specialist/M&E Specialist

Practical Action

Practical Action Consulting (PAC) is the consulting arm of an innovative international development organisation “Practical Action”. PAC as globally networked organization has global experience and expertise as well as brings in local experience. PAC is a change making organisation that works in unconventional ways. We put ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world. We do things differently, so answers that start small can grow big - bringing people together in bold collaborations, using innovation and knowledge to build futures free from poverty and helping shape a world that works better for everyone. We are looking for individual consultant for the intermittent inputs for the period of 3 years in below roles.

GEDSI Specialist

The purpose of this role is to lead the integration of GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion) within the project, ensuring that inclusivity remains at the core of all activities. The candidate will be responsible for conducting baseline GEDSI assessments, developing and implementing action plans, and mainstreaming GEDSI strategies. This role includes forming and facilitating a GEDSI steering committee, monitoring progress, preparing periodic and final impact assessment reports, and producing knowledge documents. Additionally, the specialist will organize webinars, participate in national and international forums, and share learnings to strengthen GEDSI outcomes.

About you

You have a strong understanding of GEDSI principles and experience in integrating them into development projects. You possess knowledge of research methodologies for baseline assessments, action plan development, and impact evaluation. You have experience facilitating committees, organizing knowledge-sharing events, and preparing reports to track progress. You hold a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, gender studies, development studies, or a relevant field. Experience in policy advocacy, capacity-building, and stakeholder engagement will be an added advantage.

ESS Specialist

The purpose of this role is to lead the integration of Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS) within the project, ensuring compliance with standards and best practices. The candidate will be responsible for conducting baseline ESS assessments, formulating and implementing ESS action plans, and mainstreaming ESS strategies. Key tasks include facilitating a steering committee, monitoring progress, preparing periodic and final impact reports, and developing knowledge products. The specialist will also organize webinars and share learnings in national and international forums to enhance ESS integration.

About you

You have expertise in environmental and social safeguards, with experience in conducting baseline studies, developing action plans, and ensuring compliance with ESS frameworks. You have a solid understanding of risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability strategies. You are skilled in preparing reports, facilitating knowledge-sharing activities, and participating in policy discussions. You hold a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, social sciences, or a related field. Experience in impact assessments, regulatory compliance, and capacity-building will be an added value.

M&E Specialist

The purpose of this role is to design and implement a robust Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system for tracking project progress and impact. The candidate will be responsible for conducting baseline studies, developing an approach for monitoring mandatory log frame indicators, and ensuring timely reporting of progress. The role also involves preparing gender-disaggregated data reports, documenting lessons learned, developing knowledge products, conducting endline studies, and compiling a final impact assessment report.

About you

You have a strong background in M&E with experience in designing frameworks, data collection, and impact assessment. You are skilled in analysing logframe indicators, tracking progress, and preparing detailed reports. You have expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and are adept at presenting findings in a structured and actionable manner. You hold a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, statistics, development studies, or a relevant field. Experience in gender-responsive M&E, knowledge management, and data visualization tools will be an added advantage.

Communications Specialist

The purpose of this role is to develop and implement a strategic communication plan to ensure effective dissemination of project learnings and insights. The candidate will be responsible for organizing project kickoff consultative workshops, stakeholder meetings, and knowledge-sharing events. Key tasks include producing communication materials, conducting quarterly podcast updates, hosting webinars, managing social media and website content, and developing promotional videos. The specialist will also document lessons learned and participate in national and international forums to enhance project visibility.

About you

You have expertise in strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge dissemination. You are skilled in content creation, digital media management, and organizing public engagement events. You have experience producing reports, promotional materials, and visual content for effective outreach. You hold a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field. Experience in multimedia production, social media strategy, and knowledge management will be an added value.

Why join us?

The opportunity to work for an organisation that is contributing to achieve the national targets associated with clean energy. The workplace possesses supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working – these are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action Consulting is a great place to work and can contribute to professional growth.

About us

Practical Action Consulting (PAC) is the consulting arm of an innovative international development organization “Practical Action” with over 5 decade's experience in more than 45 countries. Practical Action has been working in Nepal since the 1970s and has till date worked in over 70 of 77 districts of Nepal. In South Asia, we have our offices in Nepal, India, and Bangladesh. Additionally, in Asia, PAC Nepal has engagement footprints in Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. PAC’s global presence is in over 45 countries including in Africa and Latin America. Globally networked organization, PAC has global experience and expertise as well as it brings in the local experience. We, as a change - making organization, put ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty, including the vulnerable and most excluded can change their lives. Our global ambition for 2030 is to transform the way technology is used to improve the lives of women and men living in, or vulnerable to poverty. 

Additional information

We treat all applications for employment fairly regardless of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, caste, tribe, belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, or disability. 

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing.

To ensure that we meet our obligations of safer recruitment, appointment to posts within our organization will be subject to a satisfactory criminal check. Criminal checks will be conducted for all roles.

The successful applicant must already have the right to both live and work in Nepal and should be willing and able to travel for field visit.

Please submit a detailed CV highlighting previous work experience relevant to the role (preferably in the energy or industrial sector) and include the expected remuneration (daily rates) in the application.

Closing date for applications: 30 March 2025

Submit a cover letter and CV to hr@practicalaction.org.np 

The detailed Terms of Reference can be downloaded from the link below;

https://Terms-of-Reference/Download/From/Here

Practical Action

Hose No. 1114, Panipokhari, Lazimpat 

Kathmandu, Nepal