Team Leader–DFID Nepal Urban Resilience Project

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:

We are seeking experienced member for a long term; in-country role on following upcoming project and position:

Team Leader–DFID Nepal Urban Resilience Project

Project: DFID Nepal Urban Resilience Project

Requirement: 1

Level: C1

Duration: One year with possibility of extension

Location: Kathmandu 

Job Role: The position holder will be responsible for leading the upcoming DFID Nepal Urban Resilience Project to support national and local government in strengthening the urban resilience to natural disasters and also to strengthen national policy development, implementation and monitoring in relation to disaster resilience.

The post holder will be responsible for providing strategic and leadership support for the management and delivery of DFID Nepal Urban Resilience Program. S/he will be responsible for providing technical support to the team on Urban disaster risk assessment, plans and business systems and strategic inputs regarding Food Security, Water Sanitation and Health, Disaster Risk Reduction, Public Health and Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction.

S/he will oversee Human Resource Management and also be responsible for Program Development, Partnership Management and Reporting.  

Desired Skills and Competencies: Master’s Degree in International Development, Development Management, Urban Planning, DRR & Climate Change Adaptation, Civil Engineering, or similar subjects with 5 years of experience in Urban resilience and policy work. 

To apply for the above position, please go to this link below: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/5970/description .

Applications for the above positions can be sent by 3rd May, 2017. 

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

 We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Overview

Category Development and Project
Openings 1
Experience Please check details below.
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Posted Date 19 Apr, 2017
Apply Before 04 May, 2017
City Lalitpur