Vacancy Announcement from Habitat for Humanity International Nepal
Habitat for Humanity International Nepal’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat for Humanity operates as part of an international network with a common objective of reducing poverty and eliminating substandard housing and homelessness from the world. Habitat for Humanity International Nepal holds the subcontractor status of DAI’s Tayar Nepal project to recruit and mobilize human resources in field offices and eight partner municipalities. The position will be hired by and contracted under Habitat for Humanity International Nepal and work full-time with Tayar Nepal Team.
Tayar Nepal - Improved Disaster Risk Management Project is a USAID Nepal funded project, implemented by DAI. Tayar Nepal is strengthening the capacity of Nepal’s national and municipal institutions responsible for disaster preparedness and response. Tayar Nepal will build the capacity of national and local level systems. Tayar Nepal supports eight municipalities to develop risk-sensitive land use plans and implementation of technical assistance packages to improve disaster preparedness and resilience of the communities. In the event of a disaster over the five-year life of Tayar Nepal, USAID/Nepal may engage the project’s rapid emergency response mechanism. Tayar Nepal works closely with the Government of Nepal and municipalities with the support of its sub-contractors and resource partners to implement activities.
Position: Engineer
> No. of vacancies: 1 (One)> Duration: Through July 31, 2022 (with possible 2-year extension)
> Reports to: Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Specialist
> Field Visits: Frequent travel to field areas
> Location: Tayar Nepal’s Kathmandu Office
Core Function of the position:
- The Engineer will lead and oversee feasibility studies, site selection, detailed design, implementation, technical supervision and monitoring of disaster risk reduction and mitigation-related construction work under Tayar Nepal
- The Engineer will lead and oversee feasibility studies, site selection, detailed design, implementation, technical supervision and monitoring of disaster risk reduction and mitigation-related construction work under Tayar Nepal
Education Qualification, Professional Experience:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and master’s in construction management/Infrastructure Construction and Management.
- At least 12 years of relevant field experience required in engineering field surveys, quantity surveys, estimation, infrastructure design, construction supervision and other engineering related works specifically in the disaster mitigation activities for flood, landslides, earthquake and other critical infrastructures.
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively with municipalities, local communities, vulnerable and most vulnerable groups, civil society and other stakeholders.
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and master’s in construction management/Infrastructure Construction and Management.
- At least 12 years of relevant field experience required in engineering field surveys, quantity surveys, estimation, infrastructure design, construction supervision and other engineering related works specifically in the disaster mitigation activities for flood, landslides, earthquake and other critical infrastructures.
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively with municipalities, local communities, vulnerable and most vulnerable groups, civil society and other stakeholders.
Application Deadline: 8 December 2021
