Handicraft Market System Analysis Advisor
Position # 71209-026

TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT:

Volunteer Cooperant (VC/OS)
Unaccompanied assignment - This assignment does not include support for accompanying partners or dependants

PARTNER:

Fair Trade Group Nepal (FTG-Nepal)

LOCATION:

NEPAL , Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur

DURATION:

Flexible duration

EXPECTED DEPARTURE DATE:

Departure date is contingent upon completion of administrative file and approval of visa. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and position will remain open until filled.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

May 15, 2016

OVERVIEW:

Uniterra is a leading Canadian international volunteer cooperation and development program, jointly implemented by the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI) and World University Service of Canada (WUSC).

Uniterra contributes to improving the socio-economic conditions of poor and marginalized communities in 14 countries and with over 200 partners in Africa, Asia and the Americas through the exchange of expertise and knowledge of Canadian and international volunteers. Uniterra believes that economic growth, when inclusive, is the most powerful driver of poverty reduction. The purpose of the Uniterra program is to improve the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable populations by stimulating growth and facilitating access to the benefits of growing and diversified markets. To make this happen, we are working with our local partners to enhance the income of poor and marginalized women and youth through better access to employment and income generation opportunities. Uniterra country program staff work with our local partners to design Uniterra assignments in the context of the country strategy, supporting the inclusion of women and youth in key economic subsectors.

For more information on the Uniterra program, our approach and countries of focus, please visit: Uniterra.ca.

PARTNER DESCRIPTION

Fair Trade Group Nepal is a consortium (umbrella) organization of Fair Trading organizations in Nepal. It was created to uplift the socio-economic status of underprivileged and marginalized producers of Nepal. Fair Trade Group Nepal promotes the fair trade sectors and advocate and lobby to ensure supports for member organizations.Through Fair Trade Group Nepal and its networks, more than 9,000 underprivileged producers are being benefited while approximately 45,000 people are benefited indirectly. The members are working in handicraft, agro-food, non-timber forest product focused income-generating programs and other activities of Fair Trade in Nepal.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design the research for Handicraft Market System Analysis in collaboration with the other volunteer or independently,
  • Conduct the research to identify actors, opportunities, gaps and areas of intervention in the system within the national economy based on prior knowledge and expertise within the Uniterra Nepal office or based on newly sourced information during the research and analysis project.
  • Capture information, data, stories, market analysis, strengths, opportunities and weaknesses, in comprehensive reports and case studies.
  • Work with Uniterra team, partners and research team to gather baseline information, success stories, case studies and market access opportunities and challenges; and to better understand the economic positioning of women and youth.
  • Apply environmental and business principles to this research and analysis.
  • Ensure the equal participation of women and men in all activities.
  • Produce reports as required by the team project, the Uniterra program or partner organizations.
  • With the support of Uniterra, all volunteers shall undertake to make a minimum financial contribution for participating in the Uniterra program: $2,000 for assignments of 4 months or less; $1,500 for over 4 months.
  • Departure date is contingent upon the timely completion of all administrative requirements (e.g. visa processes, medical clearance, police checks, travel documentation).

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • University Degree in International Marketing and Research, Fair trade/ social Enteprise/marketing
  • Minimum of four years experience in designing and conducting market research
  • Experience in Handicraft products
  • Leadership and time management skill
  • Good training skills
  • Ability to work in multicultural teams
  • Ability to empathize with the local people and environment
  • Ready and enthusiastic to transfer knowledge and expertise by respecting local culture and traditions
  • Ability to write clear report and communicate in English

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS AND SUPPORT:

  • Support and guidance prior to departure and while on assignment in country.
  • Participation in a pre-departure training where you will have the opportunity to learn about the program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and meet other volunteers. Travel, meals and accommodation are covered.
  • In-country orientation and briefing upon arrival in-country.
  • Language training in-country where required.
  • Return flights, visas and work permits.
  • Cost of required country specific vaccinations and antimalarials.
  • Health insurance.
  • Modest monthly living allowance while overseas.
  • Accommodation while overseas.
  • Vacation leave entitlement.
  • Return debriefing in Canada after completion of assignment. Travel, meals and accommodation are covered.
  • An incredible opportunity to enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada between the age of 18-70.
  • Departure date is contingent upon the timely completion of all administrative requirements (e.g. visa processes, medical clearance, police checks, travel documentation).
  • With the support of the program, all volunteers shall undertake to make a minimum financial contribution of $1,500 for participating in the program.

TO APPLY: