Shelter Officer

KCDC

The Kakani Centre for Development of Community (KCDC) is a non-governmental organization founded in 1993, and since then has implemented projects in the sectors of children trafficking, HIV/AIDS, child labor, health and nutrition, education, agriculture and disaster risk reduction with gender as a cross-cutting issue in partnership with Nepal government and other agencies. KCDC is now implementing the 'Humanitarian Assistance to People Affected by Earthquake' project in the VDCs of Nuwakot district in partnership of Oxfam GB. KCDC Nepal invites applications from all interested and potential Nepali candidates for the following position in our Humanitarian Assistance project:

Details / requirements:

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Shelter Officer-1

LOCATION: Nuwakot

DURATION: March 2018 with possibility of extension

JOB PURPOSE: To ensure the quality delivery of Shelter/Housing related activities in earthquake affected area of Nuwakot. The major focus is to be given to lead the shelter/housing program to carry out 50 days on the job (OJT) training, support to construct earthquake resistant buildings, provide short term mason training and aware local people on earthquake resistant construction technology. 

REPORTING LINES:

Post holder reports to: Program Coordinator

Staff reporting to this post: Shelter Assistant

Budget Responsibility: N/A

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • To work closely with field staff and local authority to select participants for on the job training (OJT), Short term Mason training, house owners and other reconstruction activities.
  • To support consulting agency to conduct 50 days On-the-Job Training (OJT) to mason in district, work closely with consultant to identify suitable training venue and arranging construction materials.
  • To manage and support shelter assistant and field staffs to implement planned activities and provide necessary technical inputs.
  • To support Mobile Technical Assistance Team to organize community sessions, house to house visit and help desk to provide technical assistance on earthquake resistant construction practice.
  • To conduct regular field visit to ensure all the shelter activities are implemented with quality and transparent manner within budget allocation and time frame. 
  • To carry out design and estimate of sample earthquake resistant building as per needed.
  • To coordinator district as well as local authority to implement shelter/housing activities.
  • To work closely with WASH, EFSVL, Gender, DRR , MEAL and other programs throughout all phases of the project cycle. 
  • To ensure gender equality and social inclusion as well as protection issues are taken into consideration when implementing all the activities. 
  • To prepare and submit field visit report, monthly report, event report and case studies.
  • Other assignment provided by Program Coordinator and Executive Director. 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering registered in Engineering Council with at least 2 years experience in housing, shelter and earthquake resistant technology is highly required. 
  • Most importantly, practical experience in earthquake resistant building construction technology.
  • Diplomacy, tact and administrative skills in order to work with people and the post holder should also be at ease in working with local people. 
  • The ability to present concise reports, sometimes at short notice, reflecting the problems and possible solutions for particular situations.
  • Willingness to travel very remote areas and Good command on team mobilization and facilitation skills.
  • Well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
  • Good written and spoken English and Nepali is essential.

Date of issue: 

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.

Note

Applicants should clearly mention the applied position and program 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 recruitmentforkcdc@gmail.com within 6th October, 2017

Overview

Category Development and Project
Openings 1
Experience 2+ years
Education Please check vacancy details
Posted Date 15 Sep, 2017
Apply Before 06 Oct, 2017
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