WORLD BANK GROUP

Request for Expression of Interest

The World Bank Nepal Office in Kathmandu is seeking highly qualified and experienced candidate as Short Term Consultants (STC) for the Bank team in the urban and federalism program in Nepal.

This is country office based position in Nepal subject to local recruitment under “WBG Net Short Term Fee Schedule, Nepal, Fiscal Year 2018”. The World Bank offers a locally competitive package and is committed to attract and maintain a diverse, highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Qualified women and members of disadvantaged groups are encouraged to express the interest.

The details of the position are available on the business opportunities page at https://wbyeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/lndex.html. Qualified candidates should express their interest on-line referring to selection # 1252543 for the position by November 12. 2017.

1. Consultancy Sen ice for Urban Governance (Selection# 1252543): Minimum Master’s Level education. 8-10 years of relevant work experience, including sound knowledge and prior experience in urban development, local governance and finance, political economy and institutional assessment associated with the processes of decentralization and federalism in Nepal. International exposure in the areas of urban governance, fiscal decentralization, local government functioning and capacity building in similar developing country contexts would be preferred. Technical exposure in the area of local level planning and project implementation will be an added advantage. The consultant should have prior experience of working with multi-lateral and bi-lateral funding agencies with an ability to engage and provide just-in-time support to the government on key policy and implementation aspects of decentralization and federalism as required.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will he contacted for interview.