Various positions for Emergency Response

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 Oxfam hereby invites applications from interested candidates for the following short term positions in response to the current emergency situation in Surkhet and Banke. Oxfam is providing immediate support to the affected areas and thus requires dynamic, committed and energetic individuals to help the organisation provide relief.

 1. District EFSVL Response Officer – Two positions

 Fixed term based in Surkhet and Banke

 Key responsibilities:

The District EFSVL officer will be responsible to implement the emergency food security and livelihood response activities so that affected households meet their immediate food needs and restore livelihoods without shifting to negative coping mechanism. The District EFSVL Officer will also be responsible for mobilizing relevant staff and volunteers for proper coordination of activities.

 Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelors degree preferably in Administration/Management/Social Sciences/Agriculture and at least two years of working experience in Social/administrative tasks that are multi-task oriented with competing priorities. Experience of working in Emergency Response is desirable. Good communication, facilitation and people management skills with knowledge on DRR and emergency response.

2. Public Health Promotion Officer– Two positions

 Fixed term based in Surkhet and Banke

 Key responsibilities:

The PHP Officer will be responsible, as part of WASH intervention, to safeguard and improve the public health of the affected population by promoting safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services; and ensuring appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilities.

 Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelors degree preferable in civil engineering/environment sciences/social science/public health. Minimum of two years of working experience with practical delivery of PHP/WASH project during emergency and/or recovery phase

 3. Logistics Officer – One position

 Fixed term based in Banke

 Key responsibilities:

The Logistics Officer will be responsible to oversee all Logistics arrangement including financial, procurement and storage, transport, communication, warehouse and any support to partners of Oxfam. Financial knowledge will be an asset.

 Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelors Degree in logistics or business administration with proven computer and numerical skills.

Applications for the above positions can be sent by 3 September 2014 via mail to recruitment_nepal@oxfam.org.uk or G.P.O. Box 2500, Kathmandu. Only Short listed candidates will be informed for written test and/or interview.                                                           

   “Oxfam encourages women, people of ethnic minorities and Dalits to apply.”

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.