Sub Engineer (Shelter)

Action Nepal is a non-political, non-governmental, non-profit making, humanitarian organization, established in 2000 AD with a view to develop the socioeconomic status of Nepalese people especially residing in rural area. It has paid its especial consideration/attention to work with deprived and marginalized people of the country adopting the methods of optimum utilization of local resources and technology 

Action Nepal partnership with OXFAM is seeking dynamic energetic and result oriented professionals for the following positions to intervene WaSH, SHELTER, EFSVL,DRR and GENDER Project in 2 VDCs (Satyadevi and Tripureswor) of Dhading district.

Shelter Assistant (Sub-Engineer)

Duration :6 months (renweable)

Ref. No: Action/SHESO/DHD/28JUNE 

Job Location: Dhadingbensi with regular field to programme VDCs

No. of Vacancy: 1

Salary and Benefits: Negotiable

Educational Qualification: Diploma in civil engineering/Diploma in Overseer  

Report To: Shelter Officer

PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION/ KEY RESPONSIBILITY 

• Ensure that every stage of the shelter activities is implemented on time and according to plan;
• Along with the field team support the beneficiary selection process where applicable in consultation with the DDRC, VDC Secretariat, Ward Citizen Forum and any other relevant stakeholder and in consultation with the community; 
• Conduct community consultation and FGDs regarding possible needs and shelter intervention options

• Carryout mason training on earthquake resistance building construction technology in the community.

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    Carry out the assessment, survey and implementation of construction activities in field as per approved drawing and estimation.
• Identify local carpenters to be trained in safe construction practices / used for proto-type installation; 
• Ensue that build back safer techniques are properly utilized in the working VDCs; 
• Develop and design IEC materials to sensitize the affected communities; 
• To help identify the cash transfer channels used at the local level if required; 
• Conduct regular monitoring of shelter activities;
• Conduct community awareness sessions about safe shelter construction;

• Coordination with local stake holder for the implementation of program.

• Document all shelter activities and communicate appropriate case studies.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:  

Professional skills and qualification needed in the position 

• Diploma in civil engineering/diploma in overseer. at least two years of working experience in earthquake resistant building construction field, experience in post disaster program is desirable.
• Should possess TOT on mason training on earthquake resistant building construction technology.
• Knowledge of shelter solution for livestock; 
• Knowledge of earthquake resistant construction methods;
• Knowledge of the difficult terrain in Nepal and experience of working in remote areas in appropriate emergency/ transitional shelter; 
• The ability to create and follow work-plans and to provide progress reports; 
• Familiarity with cash as a delivery mechanism; 
• Well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations;
• Good knowledge of the Nepalese Building Code;
• Good communication skills both in English and Nepali
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action;

Personal qualifications needed in the position

• Committed to rights based and gender sensitive work, committed and with strong social mobilization skills and sanitation and hygiene knowledge 
• Commitment to basic workplace values and policies 
• Work according to the objectives of organization and donors
• Able, willing and committed to work with people of different backgrounds 
• Contribute constructively to a working environment based on mutual respect, trust and commitment. Have high regards towards accountability

NOTE: Applicants should clearly mention the applied position in the email subject. All email applications without clearly mentioned position will be disqualified.

TO APPLY:

Please send your updated resume with cover letter to recruitment.action2016@gmail.com within 7 days of vacancy publication (4th July 2016).