Emergency Response Infrastructure Engineer-1 position

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation working in 51 developing countries that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

Plan International has been working in Nepal since 1978, helping marginalised children, their families and communities to access their rights to health, education, economic security and protection. Through the support of local partners, Plan International works in 42 districts in Nepal. We take active measures in recruitment and employment practices to ensure children are protected.

Plan International Nepal invites application from interested and eligible candidates for the following positions:

Emergency Response Infrastructure Engineer-1 position

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Purpose: The position holder will be responsible for the daily field engineering oversight of shelter constructions in line with BBB principle. S/he will oversee day-to-day construction and progress with 240 Masons dedicated to this project. Also, s/he will ensure the implementation of the site-specific education and health reconstruction components of the project in accordance with approved designs and quality standards.

Terms and Location:Six (6) months fixed term employment based in Sindhuli Programme Unit with frequent travel to community and targeted VDCs.

Core Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, preferred Master’s Degree.
At least three (4) years’ experience required in assistant/field engineering roles and ensuring quality of infrastructure interventions .
Knowledge and experience in emergency shelter / construction preferable.
Knowledge of building codes and standards in the Nepal required.
Experience in drawing or revising building plans preferred (knowledge of AutoCad)
Knowledge of SPHERE Minimum standards on Shelter is preferred
Strong ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, in English and local language

Key Responsibilities

Lead the overall technical activities under this project.
Coordination with the Area Team, procurement team and with other stakeholders such as VDCs, ward citizen forums.
Attend in technical meeting/work shop as technical focal person & represent the organization.
Provide necessary technical supports to partner and field technicians in preparatory works like design, specification, estimation and BOQ preparation
Produce the technical reports and work completion reports of the project capturing best practices and humanitarian interest stories.
Provide the technical inputs in concept note writing, project proposal writing, budgeting for fund raising based on the lessons of the project.
Provide the necessary technical support in emergency operation, Recovery & Rehabilitation operation.

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