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PEACEBUILDING ADVISOR
Kathmandu based with travel to other areas
Nepal had undergone a decade long armed conflict based on political ideologies. There is a strong need for addressing post conflict needs and promoting harmony in the society. Are you able to help people to develop new and creative responses particularly to post conflict needs? UMN needs people to help us ensure that our peace building approach continues to be embedded within the whole organisation.
- Can you help to ensure that the thread of Peace & Reconciliation runs through all UMN's policies and procedures, so that they 'do no harm' when implemented?
- Do you have qualifications and experience in peace and reconciliation work and particularly the post conflict need such as psycho social and trauma healing, etc.
- Are you able to contextualise theory and practice from other conflict settings?
ACCOUNTANT/FINANCE TEAM LEADER
Kathmandu-based
A key question asked by donors is "How can I be sure my money is handled properly?" UMN prides itself on sound financial administration practices, ensuring high standards of accountability and transparency. If you have the appropriate accounting/financial qualifications and experience, then prayerfully consider whether working for a time in Nepal is for you.
- Could you use your skills and experience to support the work in Nepal?
- Are you able to ensure that UMN's finances are well run and that we are accountable to our supporters, our board and the Government of Nepal?
- Would you be able to work in a not-for-profit organisation?
- Could you lead a well-qualified team of Nepali professionals?
HEALTH ADVISOR
Kathmandu based with travel to other areas
Basic health care - it's everyone's right, but so many families and communities in Nepal suffer needlessly because they can't access even the simplest services. If you're a health professional, could you make a contribution in this vital field?
- Are you being called to use your expertise to help to improve health care in Nepal?
- Do you have experience in working in community health in a developing country?
- Can you provide support and coaching to Nepali Advisors and Officers in our Health Team?
- Do you have experience in developing programmes and funding proposals related to women's and children's health?
- Can you ensure timely and effective planning and reporting?
- Do you have a degree in Medicine, Public Health or Nursing?
EDUCATION ADVISOR
Kathmandu-based with some travel to other areas
Education is one of the key ways in which the barriers of poverty and disadvantage can be broken down. Children and adults in Nepal are hungry to learn, but so many miss out. UMN's Education Team needs a senior advisor with creativity and vision. Is this you?
- Have you a vision for ensuring that everyone has access to relevant education?
- Can you help partners promote the value of formal and non formal education?
- Do you want to contribute towards improving the quality of education in rural areas of Nepal?
- Do you have experience in promoting practical and alternative education?
- Do you have experience of formal and non formal education preferably in a cross cultural setting?
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ADVOCACY/CLIMATE CHANGE ADVISOR
Kathmandu based with travel to other areas
While rich nations squabble about carbon credits and emission targets, the poor in countries like Nepal are already suffering the effects of climate change. Now is the time to speak up for their rights, and help them build a viable future. Could you play a vital role in this important task?
- Do you seek to integrate advocacy into all aspects of development work.
- Are you interested in advocating for measures to alleviate the results of climate change in Nepal
- Do you have qualifications and extensive experience in advocacy - community mobilisation, human rights, legal or public policy work?
- Can you work to enthuse our staff and partners in all of these areas?
LIVELIHOOD ADVISOR
Kathmandu or cluster based with travel to other areas
People struggling with poverty are often creative, resilient and hard-working. They want nothing more than to be able to better provide for their families. Could you help develop innovative programmes to improve the livelihoods of people in marginalised communities?
- Can you assist UMN staff and partners in ensuring that vulnerable people have access to sufficient food through right to food programmes, efficient cultivation methods and income generation projects?
- Do you have a degree in any development related field?
- Do you have experience of working in a developing country?
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS
Based at Tansen Mission Hospital
Tansen Mission Hospital provides excellent medical and surgical services to people in a small town in a rural area of Nepal. Do you have the qualifications and experience to provide leadership in orthopedic surgery?
- Elective and emergency orthopedic surgical cases
- Post-op care of patients on the wards and referrals to the surgical consult clinic.
- To teach and supervise Nepali Interns and Residents and mentor newly qualified Nepali Surgeons.
See www.tansenhospital.org.np for further details.
SENIOR DOCTOR
Based at Okhaldhunga Hospital
Okhaldhunga Hospital is a rural hospital in the hills to the a small community hospital with 45 inpatient beds and an active Public Health Unit. Nestled in a remote region of the foothills of the Himalayas due south from Mount Everest, the hospital is the only facility in Okhaldhunga district and additionally serves people in four surrounding districts, accounting for a population of more than 250,000 people. In comparison to other areas of Nepal, Okhaldhunga district is severely impoverished. A recent study by the community health team, found that less than 3% of all people in this district have any extra resources left after meeting the basic needs of feeding their family. This is also is an acute care general hospital. See www.tansenhospital.org.np/okhal.html for further details.
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