CCA/DRR Intern

Position:              Climate Change & Disaster Risk Reduction Intern

Number:                2

Duration:               3 Months* [Possibility of Extension]

Preferably             Female

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist the team leader /program officer in necessary data compilation and project implementation-related activities.
• Assist the program officer to pilot and manage Technologies in DRR related activities not limited to the use of open data, GIS, Drones, Virtual reality in different DRR preparedness and management-related initiatives.
• Carry out GIS mapping (particularly risk, hazard, and vulnerability mapping) at a local level integrating data from several heterogeneous sources.
• Assist the project team in designing training materials and organizing different DRR related training and capacity-building exercises.
• Contribute to the handling and managing of Open-Source Data Inventory of IHRR.
• Closely work with the technology development team in translating the project requirements into a technical document that is easily understandable for the technical team.
• Proper documentation and data management for all activities and projects where they are engaged/involved. Involve in data collection activities both secondary and field-based primary data collection as per the needs of the project.
• Stay updated with DRR related plans and policies, new innovative initiatives, and frontier technologies on DRR related interventions.
  

Requirements:

Technical Requirements

• Strong interest in GIS, Remote Sensing, and ICT tools with a proven track record of using such tools for risks, hazard, and vulnerability mapping.
• Sound knowledge of data collection and analysis using digital tools, open data sources, and their use in CCA and DRRM. Detailed knowledge of existing DRRM data portals, Disaster Information Management Systems (DIMS) in Nepal and across the globe.
• Technical knowledge on how to map with OpenStreetMap.
• Candidates with knowledge of Risk Modelling and simulation will be given high priority.

Soft Skills

• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others, and responds appropriately.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Able to handle pressure with limited supervision.
• Presentation skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Power-Point would be a plus point.
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in ICT/ GIS/ Engineering / Geology / Environment Science / Crisis Management with a focus on the introduction of technological innovations for enhanced DRR/M.
• Masters running is preferrable
• Basic idea on Presentation Skills, Digital tools like Mentimeter, Miro, or any other online tools would be a plus point.
  

What we are looking for:

• Proactiveness, Creativity, and Self Leadership.
• Passionate about the introduction of technologies for enhanced DRR/M. Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions to DRR/M.
• Can work with minimum guidance.
• Can work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
  

Why work with us:

• Opportunity to work with the National and International Experts
• Be a part of the team that focuses on applications of Science, Engineering, Technology, and Innovation (SETI) in CCA & DRR/M.
• Capacity Development,
• 3 months paid Internship Package Flexible work timing Space for own initiatives
  

Application Submission Process

Qualified applicants who meet these criteria’s should send their (1) cover Letter, (2) Updated CV with at least two recent references, (3) one PP size photograph, (4) a scan copy of Nepali Citizenship and (5) Relevant Academic/Training Certificates to: vacancy@inhrr.org or directly submit hard copy to our head office at Jhamsikhel  by 7 December, 2022 before 5:00 PM.

Note: Women, marginalized, differently Able and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply for the position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls will be entertained and any other direct or indirect solicitation may lead to disqualification of the candidacy.  The organization reserves right to reject any/all applications without assigning any reason.

Note:  Must be 2-wheeler license holders.