PBI Nepal Project - Volunteer with Us

Next Training Date: 14th-24th of February 2009

Deadline for applications: November 15th, 2008

Location: Spain (close to Girona)

Language skills: Excellent English skills (both spoken and written) and the ability to communicate in Nepali or a willingness to learn before deployment.

Time commitment: 12-15 months, including 2-3 months outside of Nepal participating in advocacy efforts.

Nationality: All non-Nepali citizens who meet the above requirements are eligible to apply. We are committed to diversity and encourage candidates from the global south. Given PBI's methodology, our projects cannot accept nationals from the country in which they are operating. Nepali citizens are eligible to apply to other PBI field projects.

PBI policy relating to anti age discrimination for field volunteers: Age is not a barrier to working on projects. However, the need for mature and experienced volunteers is critical because the organization needs to present an experienced face in our interactions with high level authorities in the countries where we maintain field projects and because volunteers need to be able to assess responsibly risk and security questions in areas of crisis or conflict. Therefore volunteers are often over the age of 25.

In addition to the above, the following criteria are important:

Desirable background

• Previous PBI or Nepal field experience
• Ability to live and work in a group, living in modest conditions
• Flexibility, positive attitude and commitment to nonviolence
• Experience in consensus decision-making
• Experience in work related to human rights, peace, and conflict transformation work and/or other related NGO work
• Positive attitude to stress and fear management.

What will PBI-Nepal provide?

• Subsidized language school
• Travel to Nepal
• Most in-country expenses, including health insurance, food and lodging
• Modest monthly stipend and work-related expenses for post-field advocacy work
• Resettlement grant at end of field service

What do I have to cover?

• Travel costs to training (we do have limited subsidies available)

I would like to apply, what do I do next?

1. Email us. Include your name, nationality, age and CV or resume. We will send you more details about the application process and PBI-Nepal?s work.

2. Download this application form (.doc 84k) and this referee for (.doc 59k). Fill out the application form and have three referees (professional or academic) fill out the reference form and send both forms to us at the address below.

We are working with the various PBI country groups/sections to establish a Nepal Support Network. We strongly suggest you contact the section nearest you to learn more. Involvement with your country group/section strengthens your application, and in some cases, it is a pre-requisite that you are in touch with them before applying.

I have questions - Send us an Email

Please note that participation in the training, which is an integral part of our volunteer selection process, does not guarantee an invitation to join the field team.