National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal (NSET) is implementing the “Strengthening Disaster Risk Management Systems for Resilience in Southern Nepal” “उत्थान” program with funding support from USAID/BHA. The main objective is to strengthen the disaster risk governance and capacities of the provincial and local level and make them self-reliant at the highly-disaster-prone areas in southern Nepal. NSET seeks applications for the following positions from eligible candidates:

No. of Positions: One
Appointment Type: Full-time for one year with the possibility of extension
Required Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or master’s degree in
                                         Disaster Risk Management or related subject
Experience: Minimum 1-year experience in the similar field
Location: Madhesh Province
Language required: English, Nepali, and other local languages are preferably contextual to the Madhesh                                                  Province

Main Responsibilities:

• Support for Setting up Project Coordination Mechanism at provincial and local level
• Support Provincial and Local Levels for the development of required risk management policies, plans, guidelines, SOPs, and Standards
• Review/update/develop tools and guidelines for hazard, vulnerability, and risk assessment at local levels
• Support to conduct hazard risk assessment and planning at provincial and local level
• Support for developing Risk Sensitive Land Use Plan (RSLUP) Implementation Guidelines and formulate RSLUPs
• Support to develop a volunteer development system and mobilization mechanism at the province and local level
• Technical support and capacity building program for government agencies
• Support for organizing a public awareness campaign
• Support for pre-positioning emergency supplies
• Strengthening existing Early Warning Systems and support for conducting community evacuation drills
• Performing other duties as assigned

Note: Only the interested candidates fulfilling above mentioned requirements are encouraged to apply.

• Please submit your cover letter with immediate contact number, expected salary and an updated CV no later than 5:30 pm on September 12, 2024 through online submission at [email protected]
• NSET always emphasizes the diversity and inclusion of workforce in terms of gender, culture and religion.Individual from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• No telephone inquiry will be entertained. NSET policy demands selection strictly on merit basis and any undue influences are sure to lead to disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  NSET reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.
• All the suitable applications will also be kept in NSET Roster and will be screened and contacted for further evaluation when there is need.