Embassy of Switzerland Vacancy for National Programme Officer

Embassy of Switzerland Vacancy Announcement for National Programme Officer

Switzerland, through its development cooperation, has been engaged in Nepal since 1959. With the establishment of its Embassy in Nepal in August 2009, Switzerland's cooperation with Nepal continues to focus on federal state building, employment, income, and migration. Switzerland is committed to supporting Nepal's socio-economic development and federal state building at the national, provincial, and local levels.

We are looking for a qualified Nepali National for a 4-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension for the following position:

National Programme Officer - Local Economic Development

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in economics, tourism, regional development planning, or a similar related field, in Nepal and internationally
• At least 3 years of practical work experience in the development sector or in the area of private sector development or a related field

How to Apply:

• Detailed job description is available on the Embassy's website: Job Vacancies at the Embassy of Switzerland and LinkedIn.
• Submit an application/motivation letter in English with immediate contact address and a telephone number, an updated bio-data, copies of citizenship certificate and academic credentials, and a reference from former employer(s) through a single email as a PDF attachment to [email protected]. Please do not provide a link to Google Drive or any other cloud server.
• Clearly mark "National Programme Officer - Local Economic Development" as the subject of the email.
• Applications should reach the Embassy by 17:00 NST on 31 May 2024.

Notes:

• The Embassy shall not reply to any comments made on the LinkedIn platform.
• The Embassy shall process only complete files and reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.
• Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted through email.

Equal Opportunity:

The Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (women and candidates from Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority communities).

For more information, please visit the Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal.