Technical Coordinator/WASH Engineer

KIRDARC Nepal is an NGO dedicated to uphold the rights of marginalized and excluded communities through its interventions on Human Rights, Democracy and Good Governance with especial focus on building capacities of right holders, duty bearers and civil society contributing to inclusive growth and fair development. It works with a vision for a just and prosperous society with people having access to and ownership over resources and opportunities.

KIRDARC Nepal in partnership of WaterAid Nepal is implementing "Sustainable WASH Programme in Kalikot and Jumla district" with the aim to support in realization of WASH rights of the marginalized and people in vulnerable situations with access to improved water &sanitation facilities and practice of hygiene behaviorsso that they can lead a healthy and dignified lives. The project aims will use Human Right Based Approach to improve the access for the sustainable development. Thus, KIRDARC invites applications from interested candidates for the following full-time positions.

Technical Coordinator/WASH Engineer (Based in Kathmandu)-1

Key Responsibilities:

This positionwill lead the technical quality assurance of on water supply system designs and develop and/or promote innovative technical solutions in reaching to unreached communities living in geographically challenging water scarce area. S/he will lead the overall technical activity of the organization basically focused on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).S/he will make smart recommendations on how to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and delivery of services using technology and technical methods and methodologies. Ensure the quality of overall technical implementation. S/he will lead the technical activity (design, build, testing) in a significant or complex project or portfolio of projects, accountable to the project manager for the delivery and quality of technical deliverables. S/he will prepare/review the technical guidelines of the overall organization in WASH.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (postgraduate qualification is preferable), Registered with ECSA: Professional registration, Minimum 6 years’ post qualification experience in water/wastewater/drainage projects (preferably in a design office environment and with site management experience), At least 6 years’ experience in assessment, analysis and process design of water and wastewater treatment plants for potable, wastewater treatment. Experience in the Electro-mechanical design and specification, Water reuse, Sludge management, Design experience in bulk water infrastructure such as pipelines, reservoirs, pump stations, etc.Experience in managing projects and teams from project inception to implementation, including design, preparation of specifications, procurement, supervision and commissioning, Proposal preparation and tendering (providing technical as well as strategic input and managing proposal preparation & submission process), The applicant must be proficient in technical report writing.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their current CV and application letterto the email address vacancy@kirdarc.org addressing to The Human Resource Department, KIRDARC Nepalor submit the hard copy to KIRDARC District Office Kalikot within 25th of August 2017 Contact: +977-087440150

Please indicate the position title while applying for on the subject of your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Telephone enquiries shall not be entertained.