Livelihood technician (infrastructure overseer)

Mahila Atma Nirbharata Kendra (MANK) Melamchi,Sindhupalchok is a non-profit organization working in different community development approach since 2048 BS based in Sindhupalchok District. Currently it is looking for the potential candidates for the Nepal Earthquake Response Project partnership with OXFAM GB Nepal.

Job title: Livelihood technician (infrastructure overseer)

Project: NERP

Location: Sindhupalchok District

Terms: Full-Time

Salary & Benefits: As per project rule

JOB PURPOSE:

Under leadership of EFSVL officer, the post holder plan, implement and monitor EFSVL program at field level ensuring result oriented quality program delivery for livelihood recovery of earthquake affected vulnerable community.

REPORTING LINES

Post holder reports to: EFSVL officer

Staff reporting to this post: None

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ASSISTANTS (Technical-Overseer)

• Responsible for selection, verification and designing of irrigation schemes, demonstration plots
• Feasibility study of identification irrigation scheme with details cost benefit analysis and rehabilitation of irrigation channel in close coordination.
• Beneficiary selection, verification and approval from local authority in coordination with social mobilizes
• Responsible for implementation of all EFSVL interventions at field level with maintain quality on time.
• Establish a good relationship with other thematic members of the different team to integrate the issues related to EFSVL and work closely with other thematic member for integration with other component like Wash, gender and protection, shelter and DRR.
• Establish and maintain good coordination with local authorities like rural municipality/ municipality, DCC as well as line agencies like DADO, DLSO, DIO and other concerned agencies for advocacy on the EFSVL issues.
• Organize coordination meeting, producer group meeting, entrepreneur’s meeting at regular interval
• Responsible for arrangement of trainings at field level including irrigation channel management committee formation and orientation
• Technically lead on selection, facilitation and distribution of agri machinery support as per the community demand
• Regular visit to producer group, group enterprises for tracking their progress, identify issues and discuss among team for way out.
• Perform post distribution monitoring activities in coordination with meal team
• Support EFSVL Officer and Program Coordinator in project planning and  implementation  as requirements
• Prepare monthly field plan,  monthly reporting
• Collect , develop and share success stories to EFSVL officer on regular basis
• Make arrangement for field visit and verification by Oxfam, Donor, district stakeholders and management.
• Support to line manager for preparing regular programme reports through updating and tracking the regular reports (both narrative and financial).
• Manage field issues at field level in coordination and guidance of  line manager.
• Any other task delegated by Line Manager.

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Diploma in civil overseer with at least 3 years of experience in infra-structure development and rehabilitation or BE in civil engineering with one year of experience in relevant sector.
• Prior experience of working in rehabilitation of irrigation channel adds value.
• Experience of working in livelihood related project
• Good social mobilization, motivation and community sensitization skills
• Knowledge in on farm and off farm enterprise development
• Strong planning, analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Good communication, reporting and documentation skills
• Self management skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Ability to work independently as required.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

APPLICATION:

Interested Nepali applicants are requested to submit an application letter and updated CV through email: mank.staffvacancy@gmail.com within seven (7) days (....... April 2017 till 5:00 PM) from the date of notice published. The vacancy reference must be mentioned in the subject otherwise the application will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further process. Women and candidates from marginalized castes and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.