Project Officer-WaSH
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:
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
Position: Project Officer- WaSH
"Applicable for Nepali Nationals only."
Level: D2
Requirement: 4 (one in each location)
Duration: Fixed term contract until March 2020
Location: Lalitpur, Dhading, Nuwakot and Gorkha
The Role:
Project Officer-WaSH will be implementing PURNIMA WaSH program with the objective of access to safe water, Sanitation and Hygiene to vulnerable communities in Gorkha, Dhading, Nuwakot and Lalitpur district. This program is implementing under WASH/WG department lead by Head of department. The position is required to support WASH team Leader who is managing PURNIMA WaSH program in Dhading and Gorkha.
This position is also responsible for coordinating and building good relations with various key actors and enhancing technical and managerial capacities of the partner NGOs.
What we are looking for :
We are looking for an exceptional, dedicated, and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs with the following qualification and competencies:
- Graduate in civil engineering that provide an understanding of water, sanitation and hygiene interventions.
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience with practical delivery of sustainable WaSH project.
- Clear understanding of public health needs of poor rural communities and appropriate ways of tackling them. The post holder must be aware of sensitive to particular needs of women in this context.
- Practical and management experiences in any of the following fields, participatory approaches and tools, field assessment tools and its analysis, monitoring, public health and ODF post ODF concept.
Along with this, for this role we are looking for someone with Well developed, interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
We offer:
This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Water sanitation and Hygiene and to act as key contributor to partners and beneficiaries
We offer the opportunity to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their field of Gender, WaSH, Livelihood, DRR and so forth along with the national and international training and development opportunities. Our offer consists of fair pay and competitive benefits package.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding:
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
How to apply
To Apply, please refer to the link below:
https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/10648/description Applications for the above position can be sent by 06 June 2019. .
About Us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries
Overview
| Category | Development and Project |
| Openings | 1 |
| Experience | Please check vacancy details. |
| Education | Please check vacancy details |
| Posted Date | 24 May, 2019 |
| Apply Before | 06 Jun, 2019 |
| City | Lalitpur |
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