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 a Knowledge Officer - DRR for its South Asia Regional Office in Nepal. Reporting to the Head of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Programme, the incumbent will work under the ‘Global Flood Resilient Programme’.S/he should have minimum graduate degree in DRR or Environmental Science or other relevant DRR degree with at least three years of relevant experience with a year in content preparation and management. The position is based in Kathmandu.
| Date of expiry | 14th Sep |
| Salary | - |
| Location | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Full/Part time | Full Time |
| Permanent/temporary | Permanent |
| Other terms |
Interested candidates can refer to the download tab for the standad application form. Please submit the duly filled application form including a cover letter by 13 September 2015 to HR@practicalaction.org.np. Candidates not submitting their candidature in the standard application forms will be rejected.
Female candidates and candidates from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.
Practical Action is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) that uses technology to challenge poverty in developing countries.Practical Action is a registered charity in the UK and a company limited by guarantee, under the direction of a Board of Trustees. The senior management team, which has executive responsibilities, is called the Strategy Leadership Team (SLT) and it comprises the Chief Executive and twelve Directors, including seven Country and Regional Directors.