HRRP Deputy National Coordinator

Career Opportunities with HRRP Nepal 

The Housing Recovery and Reconstruction Platform (HRRP) was established to support the Government of Nepal and Partner Organisations (POs) with coordination of the post-earthquake housing reconstruction led by the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA). The HRRP is currently led by CRS Nepal and has been approved for its third phase that will run until end of February 2019, with the possibility of further extension.  

Applicants for the positions listed below must be Nepalese citizens with excellent written and spoken English and Nepali. Experience in international or governmental programmes is desirable. A detailed job description for each position can be obtained from the CRS Human Resources Office at HRNepal@crs.org.  

HRRP Deputy National Coordinator: (1 Position-Based in Kathmandu): Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, and/or Political Science, or field(s) related to disaster response shelter and settlements coordination or equivalent additional field experience required.   Minimum of five years relevant international working experience in an advisory or management role with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO, with minimum of three years working for programming interventions in disaster response shelter and settlements coordination. Previous experience providing technical assistance and developing successful proposals for external donor funding is required. Experience in business development, project design and proposal development in disaster response shelter and settlements coordination, including technical writing. Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks. 

Application Process: Please apply by sending a CV with a cover letter to HRNepal@crs.org  by close of business on 14 September 2018.  

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted and reimbursement of lodging and transportation will be provided for the shortlisted candidates who travel from districts outside of Kathmandu Valley for written test and interview. CRS is an equal opportunity employer committed to a staff composition that reflects the social and ethnic diversity of Nepali Society. Applicants from disadvantage caste, under-represented ethnic groups, persons with disabilities and women are especially encouraged to apply. CRS Nepal provides many benefits for its staff members including staff development opportunities, paid maternity and paternity leave, nursing hours for nursing mothers, per diems for the child of the staff when staff travel out of station on official business etc.