Re-Vacancy Announcement

Duty Station: SWACHCHHATA Project Office, Nepalgunj  
Donor: USAID/Nepal
Contract period: Till November 2020 (depending on the satisfactory performance during the probationary period)
Start date: Before 15th March 2017

Position Responsibilities
The Construction Quality Manager (CQM) will be responsible for achieving infrastructure side deliverables and results (WASH and renewable energy) as stipulated in the project document. The CQM will work within the wider Swachchhata project framework to contribute to the overall purpose and objectives of the project while concentrating on achieving the infrastructure results for Health Facilities with quality.

For this, the CQM will be responsible for supervising the engineering consulting firm in implementation of the WASH infrastructure as well as for overseeing the process of renewable energy implementation under the AEPC framework agreement.  The CQM will also manage the district implementation teams and ensure effective synergies with infection prevention interventions.  The CQM will work in close coordination and cooperation with all project components and members of the Swachchhata team, with SNV’s partner PSI, and with other SNV WASH projects.  S/he will also be proactive in fostering collaborations with other relevant USAID-funded projects, development partners, and government and non-government stakeholders   

The CQM, in close coordination with the project team members, will follow all project cycle management processes, including planning, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation and thereby integrating learning for effective and timely achievement of the project deliverables. The CQM will also ensure integration of gender, social inclusion and environmental protection in all aspects of project planning and implementation.

The Construction Quality Manager will report to the Swachchhata project Chief of Party. S/he will be the line manager of District Officers based in the respective districts and the Renewable Energy Advisor based in Nepalgunj and oversee the work of entire engineering team working in the project sites. The CQM will coordinate with other staff of the project as well as stakeholders.
 
Requirements:
Educational qualifications

• A Master’s degree in WASH, Environmental Health, Public Health, or Rural Development with Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering. (Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering with higher experience is acceptable)

Demonstrable Experience

• 7-years’ experience in managing and implementing donor-funded community and/or institutional infrastructure programs related to rural water supply, sanitation and hygiene in Nepal.  Experience with renewable energy projects is desirable.
• 5-years’ experience in project cycle management gained by conducting participatory needs analyses, prioritisation, project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• 5-years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• 2-years’ experience in managing private sector or NGO partnerships and quality monitoring
• Experience in developing and sustaining partnerships with beneficiary communities and stakeholders and fostering linkages to ensure adherence to project principles and approaches
• Substantial experience of working with donors, INGOs and/or bilateral international organizations
• Experience in integrating cross cutting themes of GESI,  and environment sensitivity to development

Skills

• Fluency in written and verbal English and Nepali
• Independent IT skills and proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in engineering related software, e.g. AutoCAD or similar
• Effective communication
• Demonstrated skill in facilitation, networking, team building and report writing
• Skills in coordination with stakeholders and partners; providing support and guidance to the project team; and building the capacity of local agencies for planning, budgeting, and effective project implementation

Attitude

• Demonstrably positive, cooperative, committed, having integrity, and being pro-active
• Aspiring for good service delivery with strong people-centered skills, and interpersonal skills
• GESI positive, conflict sensitive and prepared for emergencies

Female candidates and candidates from marginalized and ethnic minority groups are encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY,
Application should include a motivation letter, CV and expected salary. Police Clearance Certificate to be submit by the applicant if selected for the position.
Application needs to be received in electronic copy latest by Sunday 19 February 2017 at [email protected] stating the vacancy code 2-2017 in the email subject line.
Candidate should be prepared to participate in a multi-component selection process once s/he is shortlisted for consideration.