Multiple Positions

Vacancy Announcement

Community Improvement Center (CIC) is a non-governmental organization working in rural and need-based community with the prime objective of promoting social, economic and environmental development through rights-based and participatory process. CIC together with Habitat for Humanity Nepal is going to implement Safe & Durable Bamboo Housing Solutions for Eastern Nepal, Resilient Inclusive Sustainable Eastern Nepal (RISEN), Home Equal Campaign and Empowering Indigenous & Dalit Communities of Nepal through Safe Shelter Project in Dhanusha District. Thus, CIC invites applications from suitable and qualified Nepali candidates for the following full time position.

1. Project Engineer (Civil Engineer) – 1 (Based in Dhanusha District)

Key Responsibilities: Overall responsible for management of project including leading technical aspects construction infrastructures (survey, design, estimate, construction supervision & quality assurance) including disaster resilience as well as ensure all administrative aspect of the project. Responsible to prepare action plan of construction activities, follow-up and take corrective actions if needed. Assign and supervise the work of Technical Supervisor to ensure that construction work meet the quality, completed in timely. Coordinate with management, funding partner, communities, local government for timely decision making and management updates. Prepare regular reports and final report for submission to CIC and Concerned Palika.  

Preferred Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of work experience in Building Construction Works. Have excellent computer skills (MS Office, &Auto CAD), strong team leadership and communication skills, willingness to travel and stay in rural areas, ability to work under pressure.

2. Project Officer/DRR – 1 (Based in Dhanusha District)

Key Responsibilities: Purpose of the position is to implement RISEN project activities in the field in close coordination and collaboration with Local Government. S/he will be responsible to ensure project interventions are timely and effectively implemented in compliance with planning and expected results. Support effective coordination and collaboration with local government and other organization in the project area and facilitate to formulate inclusiveness DRR plan, guideline and policies; S/he will organize periodic community level meetings to ease formation and strengthening of Inclusive Local Disaster Management Committee (LDMC),Ward Level Disaster Management Committee (WDMC), Community Disaster Management Committees (CDMC) at Municipality and ward level; Organize training and visit, facilitate LDMC, WDMC& CDMC meeting, and other works in relation to Habitat’s Project; Ensure the linkages with the climate change, Gender, Disability and diversity within DRR plan and actions; Ensure consultation with various stakeholders on variety of disaster management activities; Support in managing budget, work planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of DRR activities in the local level; S/he will work closely with CDMC, WDMC and LDMC and municipality and repot to CIC management. S/he track activities delivery as per the plan and prepare Monthly, Quarterly and Final report and timely submit to relevant agencies.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in disaster risk reduction, Environmental science, humanitarian or development related field with a minimum of 3 years of work experience in DRR/Climate Change or master’s degree with at least 1 year experience in the same as Bachelors. Knowledge in gender and disability inclusion is highly preferred. Have excellent computer skills, strong coordination and communication skills, willingness to travel and stay in rural areas, ability to work under pressure. Local language is preferrable.

3.  Finance and Admin Officer

Key responsibilities: Overall Responsibility is responsible to manage project account and finance with compliance to CIC policy and Nepal government laws following HFHN financial guidance. He/She is responsible to track budget and document as per the financial policy and procedure.

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in management (Master is preferred) Accountancy/Financial Management or the equivalent. At least 2 years of experience in Administration or Account or Finance, preferably in development cooperation or NGOs. Candidate having work experience in accounting software and FAMAS accounting knowledge is highly preferred. Strong written and spoken English and Nepali language skills.

Interested candidates meeting the above qualification and competency are encouraged to apply with their current CV and application letter to the email address cicdhanusha@yahoo.com within 30th of June 2024. Preference will be given to disadvantaged groups (Women, Dalit, Janajati, Muslim) and local resident in the recruitment process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Telephone enquiries shall not be entertained.