Vacancy in HelpAge International

HelpAge International (HelpAge) works in over 60 countries helping older people claim their rights, challenge discrimination and overcome poverty so they can lead dignified, secure, active and healthy lives. From its office in Kathmandu, HelpAge directly supports programmes and network partners in Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan while working with sister agencies in India and Sri Lanka to ensure the needs of older people in the region are addressed.

Post: Disaster Risk Reduction and Capacity Building Adviser (Nepal & Bangladesh)

• This position is open for Nepali nationals only
• Duration: 20 month contract
• Duty Station: Based in Kathmandu, Nepal
• Remuneration: Competitive salary and benefits

This post provides an exciting opportunity to provide technical support and leadership to deliver HelpAge's DRR project in Nepal and Bangladesh. The ideal candidate will have significant technical experience and qualifications in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Demonstrable skills and competence in DRR project management, staff and partner training, and the development of DRR training manuals and guidelines are required. Relevant working experience in a similar role in the I/NGO sector will be an advantage as would knowledge of the socio-economic and political life of South Asia. A knowledge of and interest in international development and emergency work and how the sector operates would also be desirable. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential for this role as are excellent presentation and communication skills.

Closing date for applications: Friday 14th August 2015 Start date: ASAP

For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please visit the following links: http://www.helpaqe.org/who-we-are/jobs/ httpj//www.merojob.com/helpageinternational Please send in your application and an updated profile/CV via email addressing Regional Director, South Asia to: hr.np@helpagesa.org

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer

Note: Email or telephone inquiries will not be entertained. Applications received after the closure of the submission deadline and/or compiled/written without eligibility to stored positional requirements will be deemed ineligible. HelpAge International Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all applications.