TERMS of REFERENCE

Designation:                Research Associate/Intern
Responsible to:           Program Officers/executive committee
Date appointed:          As early as possible

Job Outline
The Research Associate (RA) will be based   in Kathmandu but need to make frequent   visits   to   the   districts   to   work   at   research and developmental programs related to nature conservation and environment management. S/he   will support in preparing project proposals, preparing reports and conduct conservation campaigns.

Qualifications and Experience
The   RA   shall   have   at   least   a   Master’s   degree   in   a   related   subject   especially in environment management, forestry, natural resources management and environment science. S/he   shall   have good skills of internet and world processing software. No previous working experience is necessary.

Main Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• S/he   will   assist in preparing proposals, seek grant making organizations and make necessary contact with them, and communicate the information with Program Officers.
• S/he   will   participate   in eco-club formation in different schools and conducting awareness camps for the mobilization   of   students for environmental conservation and sanitation. This   shall include selecting and communicating with schools for performing above illustrated tasks.
• S/he will assist with the preparation and revision of reports, proposals and other project documents as necessary.
• S/he   shall   liaise   closely   with   the   focal   persons of line agencies,   as   well   as   with   the   Friends of Nature Advisory Board as per the need.
• S/he should be able to assist in organizing talk programs and other advocacy programs in the sector of biodiversity conservation, climate change and resources management.
• S/he should be versatile in all the project transversal themes.

Terms of Employment
The Research Associate (RA) will initially be appointed on a fixed term contract for six months depending on satisfactory completion of the assigned tasks. 

Remuneration and other benefits
The research associate will be paid as per the norms of Friends of Nature. The minimum salary will be NRS 5000 per month, but is still negotiable depending upon the expertise of the applicant. The expenses associated with field work will be covered. No other extra benefit will be provided.