Job Description

Practical Action is an INGO which aims to reduce poverty through wider use of appropriate technologies in developing countries. It works in more than 45 countries through its offices in Bangladesh, Bolivia, India, Kenya, Nepal, Peru, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Sudan and Zimbabwe. Practical Action seeks to recruit the following personnel to work with the Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Programme team.

Project Officer (Saptari based):

The incumbent will work under the Zurich funded Global Flood Resilience Project and report to the Project Manager. The incumbent will be responsible to implement and monitor project activities, make field assessments, identify gaps, develop knowledge materials, prepare reports and network with stakeholders.

A minimum of Bachelor's degree in Disaster Risk Reduction/ Climate Change/ Social Science or any related development subject with at least five years of experience in similar capacities OR Masters degree in above mentioned subjects with 3 years of relevant experience is needed. Proven experience of participatory approaches in programme/project development and implementation including technical writing skills with strong communication, analytical and research skills are must.

Please refer http://www.practicalaction.org/jobs for detailed Job Description and standard application form. 

All interested candidates should submit the duly filled standard application form with a cover letter by email by deadline mentioning the position applied for in the subject line. Female candidates and candidates from marginalised groups are encouraged to apply.