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G7 Governance Adviser Job in British Embassy Kathmandu
Join the British Embassy Kathmandu Team
About Us:
At the British Embassy Kathmandu (BEK), we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We value differences, promote equality, and challenge discrimination to enhance our organizational capabilities. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of disability, race, color, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. Our commitment to family-friendly flexible working opportunities reflects our dedication to work-life balance while meeting operational and security needs.
Job Post: G7 Governance Adviser
Job Category:
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) – Programme Roles
About FCDO:
Our approach at FCDO is crucial to our work. The “How We Work Statement” highlights our shared ambition for leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving. It emphasizes key principles relevant to this role:
- Respect and Kindness: We prioritize respect and kindness, fostering inclusivity and valuing diversity. We act fairly, with integrity, tackling inequality and unacceptable behavior.
- Expertise and Diversity: We draw on diverse perspectives, expertise, and insights both within FCDO and beyond, using the best available data and evidence. We encourage innovation and a sustainable, long-term approach.
- Agility and Opportunities: We remain agile and alert to emerging opportunities, encouraging learning, innovation, and the use of data and digital tools. We work transparently, manage risks wisely, and support each other in delivering results.
Our aim is to transform both FCDO and the way Her Majesty’s Government delivers international policy.
Description of the Embassy and Team:
BEK leads the UK’s relationship with Nepal, engaging in diplomatic, defense, development, and trade activities. Our Country Plan for 2023-2025 focuses on five key campaign goals:
- Supporting an open and democratic society in Nepal.
- Strengthening UK security through Gurkha recruitment to the British Army.
- Assisting Nepal’s transition to a sustainable lower-middle-income country.
- Implementing climate targets adopted at COP26.
- Promoting girls’ education and women’s rights in Nepal.
These goals align with cross-cutting outcomes on federalism, inclusion, data, and strategic learning.
Nepal plays a crucial role in the Indo-Pacific Tilt, and BEK’s work is a priority in this context. Join our collegial Embassy team and contribute to a rewarding, engaging, and transformative portfolio of work within the Green Growth Group.
The Green Growth Group:
This group includes our economics and private sector ODA portfolio, UK-Nepal British trade, investment, and prosperity efforts, as well as our climate and resilience engagement. As a Governance Adviser within this group, you will report to the Group Head and collaborate closely with the Governance Team, the Evidence and Knowledge Team, and the Politics and Partnerships Team.
Main Purpose of Job:
This position serves as a Grade 7 Governance Adviser (GA) for the British Embassy Kathmandu. Your role will focus on governance advice related to green growth, private sector development, climate change, and resilience. You will provide strategic and technical governance guidance across other areas of BEK’s governance and development work, including Public Financial Management reform, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), federalism, and anti-corruption. This position involves engagement with state and non-state actors at provincial and local government levels in Madesh, Lumbini, and Karnali provinces.
Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading governance advice for the UK’s economic development and investment promotion in Nepal, especially regarding Green Growth Nepal and Nepal in Business programs.
- Providing governance advice for UK’s efforts in tackling climate change, strengthening climate and disaster resilience, and developing shock-responsive social protection systems in Nepal, particularly related to the Resilience, Adaptation, and Inclusion (RAIN) program.
- Leading governance analysis to understand institutional and political barriers and drivers for inclusive and green growth, private sector development, and systems strengthening in light of Nepal’s middle-income transition and federalism implementation.
- Collaborating with the PFM Governance Adviser to provide governance advice on Government of Nepal’s governance and PFM systems and capacity.
- Advising on opportunities for politically smart, locally led anti-corruption work and influencing BEK’s approach to anti-corruption.
About You:
This position requires a creative, knowledgeable, and proactive governance adviser with a deep understanding of Nepal’s political dynamics, including state, non-state, and private sector actors. You should have enthusiasm and authority to support and influence engagement across the Embassy, build an extended network of contacts, and coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Key Behaviors Required:
- Seeing the big picture
- Leadership
- Communicating and influencing
- Delivering at pace
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Expertise and working experience on governance, including applied political economy analysis and Inclusive Growth and Economic Development.
- Strong application of the Governance Cadre technical competencies at the “expert level” (desirable) or “practitioner level” (essential).
- Robust knowledge of private sector and/or climate change/disaster resilience issues in developing countries and Nepal.
- Appreciation of HMG objectives for inclusive and green economic growth and private sector work.
- Experience in engaging on policy development and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in Nepali and strong command of written and spoken English is essential.
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary: NPR 344,182 per month
- Start Date: October 1, 2023
- Benefits include annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave, special leave, paid sick leave, development opportunities, travel opportunities, organizational culture, and work-life balance.
- We promote equality, respect, and diversity in the workplace.
Job Overview
| Application Deadline | October 13, 2023 |
| Grade | Grade 7 (G7) |
| Type of Position | Fixed Term, Full-time (36 months) |
| Region | South Asia & Afghanistan |
| Country/Territory | Nepal |
| Location (City) | Kathmandu |
| Type of Post | British Embassy |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Additional Information:
- All applicants must fill the complete online application form.
- Inclusivity and diversity: Please remove personal information (name, address, email address, age, date of birth, gender, and nationality) when uploading your CV.
- Security vetting procedures will be required for the successful candidate.
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- Applicants should strictly adhere to security guidelines for the British High Commission.
- Candidates who do not meet the required qualifications and experience should refrain from applying.
- Police verification and other checks, including references, medical, educational, and professional, will be conducted.
To Apply:
Please complete the Online Application Form and the Motivation and Competency Segment within the form. Internal candidates must upload their appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable) and inform their current line managers. The application deadline is October 13, 2023, at 23:55 hours NST. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 months, and no telephone/email inquiries regarding the status of the application will be entertained.
Contact Details
British Embassy Kathmandu
Location: PO Box 106,Lainchaur, Kathmandu, Nepal
General telephone: +977 1 4237100 / +44 20 7008 5000
Fax: +977 1 4411789
Use our contact form for consular enquiries:
www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-kathmandu
(Note: We simply posted this job opening for informational purposes. So, please read the information and submit an application using the website or email address provided.)
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