Team Leader for Disaster Risk Management(DRM)

ADRA Nepal

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is the global humanitarian organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Through an international network, ADRA delivers relief and development assistance to individuals in 130 countries—regardless of their ethnicity, political affiliation, or religious association. ADRA in Nepal works in livelihood, health, education and disaster risk management sectors. Currently, ADRA Nepal has been implementing its programs in 21 districts of the country.

Details / requirements:

 

Vacancy Announcement 

Date of publication: 04 July 2019

ADRA works in more than 135 countries around the world and has been working in Nepal since 1987 with its Health interventions, Economic Development and Livelihood, Education, and Disaster Risk Management activities.

ADRA Nepal is seeking an experienced professional to work as a Team Leader for Disaster Risk Management(DRM),this position will focus on strengthening local government to implement more disaster resilient buildings, planning, infrastructure and services; and supporting national level government to develop, prepare Risk Sensitive Land Use Planning, implement and monitor policy on disaster resilience.  

Qualification and Competencies:

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field especially in DRM, international development, urban planning& resilience, engineering, climate smart disaster resilience etc.
  • Expertise in leadership and program management with experience and progressive responsibility managing donor initiatives, working experience with USAID would be an additional asset.
  • Demonstrated skills and experience managing complex development programmes of a similar size and complexity.
  • At least 10 years professional experience in programme management within a development organization national/international NGO along with experiences on DRM, humanitarian assistance, climate change resilience and in advocacy at national and regional level.

Suitable candidates are encouraged to submit written application (application should include: a cover letter describing why the applicant would be suitable for the position described above, anda full resume /curriculum vitae). The detail Job Description (JD) and a complete Job Application Form is available at ADRA Nepal’s webpage http://adranepal.org

Applications should be forwarded either by the post to ADRA Nepal P.O. Box 4481, Kathmandu or by email to recruitment@adranepal.org by 15 July 2019.

             ADRA Nepal is an equal opportunity employer.

Only short-listed candidates will be called for further screening process.

Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.

 

Overview

Category Development and Project
Openings 1
Experience Please check vacancy details.
Education Please check vacancy details
Posted Date 04 Jul, 2019
Apply Before 15 Jul, 2019
City Lalitpur