Federation of Community Forestry Users Nepal (FECOFUN) Vacancy for NRM Officer
Vacancy Announcement:
Federation of Community Forestry Users Nepal (FECOFUN), a formal network of Forest Users Groups (FUGs) from all over Nepal was established in June, 1995 with the goal of promoting and protecting the forest users’ rights through capacity strengthening, economic empowerment, sustainable natural resource management, technical support, policy advocacy, good governance and learning sharing of best practices. FECOFUN emerged from the idea that forest users from all parts of the country should be linked in order to strengthen the role of users in policy making processes. Since its inception, FECOFUN has grown into a social movement organization with about 14 million forest users. As of now, 22,415 community forestry user groups (CFUGs) covering 2.9 million households have been federated into FECOFUN, and are protecting more than 2.3 million hectares of forests. Apart from this, other Community Based Forest Management Groups (such as leasehold forestry groups, religious forestry groups, buffer zone and traditional forest management groups) in Nepal are also affiliated with FECOFUN. As Nepal underwent federalism, the network of FECOFUN extended across the country in 7 provinces, 77 districts and 555 local levels. Around 15,000 members were elected across FECOFUN chapters through an inclusive democratic process that encompassed all regions, indigenous peoples, minority groups, people with disabilities, and the ultra-poor, ensuring 50 percent women’s representation, including in key positions.
Natural Resource Management Officer (NRM Officer)
Workstation: Kathmandu with about 10% time in field activities. In Kathmandu the staff will be based at FECOFUN office/officials as required.
No. of Positions: One (This position is for female candidates only!)
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
The NRM Officer will be responsible for the following tasks:
Coordinate and communicate to organize project's capacity building activities (training, workshops, meetings).
Design and support in implementing capacity building activities for youths and women representing local people and indigenous communities.
Oversee and contribute to integrate gender and social inclusion related issues in projects activities and outputs.
Support Project lead and partners in organizing socio-ecological survey.
Contribute project knowledge products.
Organize project activities to achieve project activities under the part of the FECOFUN.
Minimum Qualification: At least a Bachelor Degree in Forestry, Natural resource management (NRM), or similar fields.
Experience requirements:At least one years' experience on Natural Resource Management and Gender and Social Inclusion.
Applying Procedure:
For the position advertised above, eligible and interested candidates should submit his/her Application/Motivation Letter including expected salary for the position along with up-to-date Curriculum Vitae through FECOFUN official email given below by 13th May, 2024.
Email: info@fecofun.org.np or fecofun.secretariat@gmail.com.
In the application subject, mention the position you are applying for.
Women, Indigenous People (IPs) and marginalized people will be given high priority.
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