Habitat for Humanity International has been present in Nepal since 1997, serving landless, low-income, vulnerable (ultra-poor, socially excluded, disaster-affected, or living in disaster-prone areas) and Dalit families to build adequate (safe, secure, habitable, and accessible) houses. With its central office in Kathmandu and three field offices in Koshi Province, Madhesh Province and Sudur Paschim Province.
Habitat for Humanity International Nepal is an international non-profit organization that builds decent and affordable housing in partnership with people in need. The organization focuses on shelter, partners with families to build decent houses, advocates for land and housing rights, and works with financial institutions for inclusive financial literacy and loans products for the poor while promoting strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. It employs a holistic approach to long-term shelter solutions by forging effective coordination, collaborative partnerships with government agencies, strengthening relationships with local partners, and pursuing growth through market development initiatives.
Habitat for Humanity International has been present in Nepal since 1997, serving landless, low-income, vulnerable (ultra-poor, socially excluded, disaster-affected, or living in disaster-prone areas) and Dalit families to build adequate (safe, secure, habitable, and accessible) houses. With its central office in Kathmandu and three field offices in Koshi Province, Madhesh Province and Sudur Paschim Province.
Habitat for Humanity International Nepal is an international non-profit …
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Habitat for Humanity Nepal’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat Nepal operates as part of an international network with a common objective of reducing poverty and eliminating substandard housing and homelessness from the world. Habitat Nepal invites application from highly qualified candidates for the following position.
Position: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Safeguarding Specialist
No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
Duration: One Year and Extendable
Location: Kathmandu
Reports to: Program Director (direct); functional reporting (Safeguarding) to Sr HR & Admin Manager
Field Visits: 40% travel (Domestic travel to project areas)
Core Function:
Habitat for Humanity International Nepal (Habitat Nepal) is looking for an experienced professional to join our diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and safeguarding team. Reporting directly to the Program Director, the DEI and Safeguarding Specialist will serve as a lead for developing, revising, when needed, and integrating our DEI strategy, GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disabilty and Social Inclusion) guideline, Safeguarding policy and other relevant policies into our program and influencing work to serve communities. The DEI and Safeguarding Specialist will also monitor external social trends, explore innovative strategies, conduct benchmark studies and drive actions that support Habitat Nepal’s DEI and safeguarding related works.
The DEI and Safeguarding Specialist coordinates with Program Director, HR Manager, and other relevant staff at Asia Pacfic Regional Office’s along with Senior Management Team and other staff across the organization to build and execute influencing work, programs, processes and initiatives, integrating DEI and safeguarding as vital elements of our culture, mission, and operations. The Specialist will implement and deliver organization-wide DEI and safeguarding efforts and help shape an inclusive culture where everyone can grow and thrive.
We are looking for a candidate with a breadth of experience and a deep understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion strategies, social justice change initiatives, and safeguarding.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
2. Strategic Leadership in Safeguarding
3. Safeguarding Policy Implementation
4. Safeguarding Incident Management
Safeguarding
In accordance with its foundational mission principles, Habitat for Humanity International is committed to the highest ethical standards and opposes all forms of discrimination, exploitation, and abuse. We intend to create and maintain a work and living environment that is safe, productive, and respectful for our colleagues and for all we serve.
We require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to Safeguarding (Child Protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation Harassment and Abuse) our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children), and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening, police check and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing
Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.
Education Qualification and Professional Experience
Preferred Competencies
This position is only for Women candidates.
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