Deputy Technical Lead- WaSH

Oxfam in Nepal

Oxfam has been working in Nepal since the early 1980s undertaking various development initiatives addressing the poverty and injustice faced by women and other socially and economically excluded groups. The level of Oxfam's engagement increased substantially after restoration of democracy in 1990 as it became easier for civil society to work in the new political environment. Over the years, Oxfam has worked in partnership with local civil society organisations and the government to promote rural livelihoods, and vulnerable communities' resilience to climatic shocks and disasters. It has also significantly contributed to empowering community people, especially women, to; negotiate with people in power, influence decision making processes, claim rights and essential services to which they are entitled, demand accountability on the part of duty bearers and engage larger masses in advocacy efforts. Oxfam also worked closely with UNHCR in providing assistance to Bhutanese refugees during the 1990s. Oxfam and its long term programme partners believe that the underlying structural causes and drivers of poverty must be addressed if improvements in peoples's lives are to be broad and lasting. Poverty is not one-dimensional; nor is it purely local in its causes and solutions. Therefore, Oxfam's work addresses not only material and technical change, but also the related economic, social, institutional and policy changes which are necessary to end poverty and achieve development and wellbeing. The Oxfam Nepal Vision is: The people of Nepal are empowered and work together to attain a life of dignity with justice and equal rights for all. The Overall Nepal Programme Goal is: to improve the well being of vulnerable people through strengthening their participation in development and governance processes and reducing poverty and suffering.

Details / requirements:

Deputy Technical Lead- WaSH 

"Applicable for Nepali National Only" 

Level : C2 

Duration : Fixed term contract until March 2018 

Location : Kathmandu with frequent travel to Dhading, Nuwakot, Sindhupalchok and Gorkha 

Job Role: This position will be responsible to support technical lead in ensuring quality of water and sanitation (WaSH) programs and coordinate capacity building activities across the districts. Also this position holder will be responsible for providing technical support in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WaSH program. S/he will require capacity build WaSH team leaders in hydraulic design and BoQ and support of each district to develop effective modalities for working with partners. 

 Desired Skills and Competencies: Post Graduate qualification in Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering or related field with 5 years of practical experience in developing countries in gravity water supplies, sanitation and hygiene promotion in recovery programme and working with partners. S/he should have knowledge of hydraulic design, water safety plan, community managemen, sustainability are essesntial  

 To apply for this position, please go to this link: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/6032/description

Applications for the above position can be sent by 21 May 2017

“OXFAM encourages Women, people of ethnic minorities and marginalized communities to apply.”

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Category Consulting & Professional Services
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Posted Date 05 May, 2017
Apply Before 22 May, 2017
City Lalitpur