POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
WOODLANDS MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE
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Position: Community Development Advisor,
Makalu-Barun National Park and
Conservation Area Project, Nepal
Background:
Woodlands Mountain Institute, a non-profit institution based
in Franklin, West Virginia and with project offices in
Kathmandu and Khandbari, Nepal, announces the search for a
qualified community development professional to work in the
Makalu-Barun Project of Woodlands Mountain Institute's
Himalaya Program. The Makalu-Barun Project works with local
people, user groups, and national park staff in eastern Nepal
to establish an innovative model of community development and
environmental protection in the Makalu-Barun National Park and
Conservation Area.
Responsibilities:
The Community Development specialist serves as an advisor in
the planning, management, staff supervision, and budgeting for
the implementation of community development programs in
villages and settlement enclaves of the Makalu-Barun National
Park and Conservation Area. The community development program
includes: training staff to work with communities to develop
and implement local projects; establishing and implementing a
monitoring and evaluation system for community development
activities; implementing income-generating activities and
skill training among local people in the Conservation Area,
especially women; developing a community-initiated small
grants program; developing rural cottage industries and
promoting local income generation; developing production
centers and marketing support; and managing programs to
support production credit and cultural conservation.
The Community Development Advisor will work under the guidance
of the Project Manager and is supervised by Woodlands Mountain
Institute's Co-Manager/Representative. Overall technical
supervision and guidance will be provided by the Institute's
Director of Asian Environmental Programs. The Community
Development Specialist will assist the Co-Manager with overall
project management and reporting and serve as acting Co-Manager
and Representative in his/her absence.
The Community Development Advisor will also assist in the
Institute's other programs in the region, including associated
activities in Nepal. As a staff member of Woodlands Mountain
Institute, he/she will participate in developing linkages to
the Institute's other programs and be involved in the
Institute's professional and social growth as a whole.
Posting:
The Community Development Advisor will be posted to the
Makalu-Barun National Park and Conservation Area Project
headquarters. This office is currently located in Khandbari,
but will likely be shifted within the project area as soon as
possible. Responsibilities will require frequent field travel
by foot in remote and difficult locations, as well as frequent
travel to Kathmandu.
Qualifications:
Candidates should hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in a
relevant social science or natural resource management field,
and should preferably have seven years of experience working
with community development activities or economic development
projects in Asia. Experience should include supervision of
staff, development of workplans, personnel management, and
working with communities and user groups. Preference will be
given to candidates with experience in rural development,
women's participation and development projects, rural cottage
industries and income generation, cultural conservation, and
natural resource management. Fluency in Nepali language is
required, as well as several years' prior residence in Nepal.
Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills appropriate to the
participatory project approach are essential. Willingness to
travel and live in the remote project setting of eastern Nepal
is also essential. Applications from all nationalities, women
and minorities are welcome.
Compensation and terms of employment:
The selected candidate will be offered a two year contract
with Woodlands Mountain Institute. Compensation and terms of
employment will be according to the Policies and Procedures
Manual of Woodlands Mountain Institute. As a non-profit
institution, the Institute seeks highly committed staff with
a professional service orientation and a potentially long term
commitment to a non-profit career. Salary will be negotiable
depending on the qualifications and experience of the
successful candidate. Salary will likely range between
$30,000 and $40,000 annually, plus benefits.
Applications:
Written applications must be received by Woodlands Mountain
Institute by February 20th, 1994. Applications should include
a detailed curriculum vitae and the names and telephone
numbers of three references, as well as previous job
supervisors. Applicants can request references to send
recommendations directly to the Institute. Applications should
be sent to:
Bob Davis,
Community Development Advisor Search
Woodlands Mountain Institute
P.O. Box 907
Main & Dogwood Streets
Franklin, WV 26807
Voice: 304.358.2401
FAX 304.358.2400
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