Shelter Coordinator-Roving

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.

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Join and be part of a global organization, which believes that everyone is entitled to a life of dignity and opportunity and works with poor communities, local partner organizations, volunteers and supporters to turn this into reality.  Share your commitment and skills with us, and we will offer you a dynamic working environment, a competitive benefits package, and an opportunity to develop a professional career in one of the world’s leading international development and campaigning organization.

 1) Shelter Coordinator - Roving

Six months’ fixed term contract (extendable) based in Multiple Locations of Nepal.

 Key Responsibilities:

This position will need to select, design and implement the appropriate form of emergency and improved emergency shelter programmes in earthquake affected areas of Kathmandu valley and in districts, in consultation with the beneficiaries, partners, local staff, NGO community and local authorities. Your major responsibility will be to design the earth-quake resistant context specific shelters maximizing the use of local materials and considering community participation; to ensure construction of the structures as per the design; and to build capacity of the workforce needed to implement shelter program in districts and ensure that all shelter activities are based on consultation with displaced/affected families, district and village/town level coordination committees, host populations and other government and non-government stake-holders. You will also need to liaise closely with the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) and Emergency Food Security and Vulnerable Livelihood (EFSVL) program teams throughout the planning, design and implementation stages of the Nepal Earthquake Response Shelter Program ensuring a multi-sector and integrated response.

 Requirements:

Master’s degree in architecture, construction management or structural/ civil engineering with relevant experience in humanitarian and reconstruction contexts or Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with structure or construction management major and with significant experience in earth-quake resistant building/shelter design and construction with community participation.

All candidates will have strong organization skills, ability to work effectively in a difficult environment and be flexible in demanding situations. You will have proficiency in English and good interpersonal and team working skills especially in emergency mode. Your commitment to the values of Oxfam including gender equity in all that we do is essential.

Due to emergency response this is first come first serve basis, and due to limited resources only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications for the above positions can be sent by 3rd June 2015 via mail to recruitment_nepal@oxfam.org.uk or G.P.O. Box 2500.

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Category Development and Project
Openings 1
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Posted Date 23 May, 2015
Apply Before 03 Jun, 2015
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