Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 17 Aug 2015
Norlhais a non-profit, non-political, non-religious NGO based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that supports remote and poor communities in the Himalayas to improve their lives in terms of food security, additional income, sound environment, women empowerment and enhanced capacities. In order to expand and diversify its operations in Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet/China, Norlha is looking for a:
Senior Project Designer
Volunteer/ internship position, long-term assignment
Mission and activities
- Lead and make a major contribution to the exploration of opportunities for new projects that are relevant to the context of the Norlha areas of operation and aligned to the Norlha strategy
- Identify and exchange with local and international organisations with the aim to establish operational, strategic or funding partnerships
- Search, analyse and synthesise primary and secondary information
- Formulate project concepts and proposals following the Norlha project formulation procedures
- Lead consultation processes for revising concepts and proposals
- Perform proposal formatting, printing and reproduction
- Ensure the timely transmission of proposals that meet the quality requirements
Candidate Profile
· Experience in international cooperation (at least 5 years) including field work in developing countries
· Experience in designing projects and drafting applications for calls for proposals funded by international organisations (multilateral and bilateral agencies)
· Proficient in the use of project cycle management procedures and tools
· Competent in identifying and organising good ideas, and presenting these persuasively and articulately (orally and written).
· Ability to effectively mobilise personal networks for assessing opportunities, gathering contribution to concepts and technical specifications, and identifying potential partners
· Commitment to accuracy, consistency, and quality
· Excellent speaking and writing skills in English and preferably also in French
· Good knowledge of development issues in the Himalayas is a definite asset
· Highly motivated and dynamic personality, comfortable working autonomously and in a team, eager to take initiatives
Norlha offers
· Engagement in poverty reduction and capacity development
· Working in an enthusiastic and motivated cohesive team,
· High degree of autonomy, good sense of responsibility, ample room for initiative
Duration and working time: minimum 6, preferably 9 months or longer.
Working time : depending on the issuing of requests for Proposals
Location: Predominantly home-based work with commitment to work in Norlha Office in Lausanne when required
NB : this part-time position in not paid.
Application process : please apply by sending your cover letter and CV to rh@norlha,org
Deadline for application: 17 August 2015
Expected start date: as soon as possible, upon mutual agreement
We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
How to apply:
Please apply by sending your cover letter and CV to rh@norlha.org ref. Senior Project Designer