Field Engineer

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 two field offices in Eastern Region (in Province 1) and the Far-western region (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 two field offices in Eastern Region (in Province 1) and the Far-western region (Sudur Paschim Province).

Habitat for Humanity International Nepal …

Field Engineer

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NO. OF VACANCIES: 1 (One) in each Municipality

DURATION: Through December 2020 (Extendable if funding and need permits)

LOCATION: 8 Municipalities as below:

1. Bhimeshwor, Dolakaha District

2. Neelkhantha, Dhading District

3. Tulsipur, Dang District

4 Rajapur, Bardiya District

5. Lamkichuha, Kailali District

6. Godawari, Kailali District

7. Birendranagar, Surkhet District

8. Dullu, Dailekh

CORE FUNCTION OF THE POSITION: FIELD VISITS: Frequent travel to field areas

REPORTS TO: Field Team Director

The Field Engineer is responsible to undertake day to day operation, implementation, and monitoring activities of DRMAC (Disaster Risk Management Assistance Center) in coordinator with Field Officer in respective municipality.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Undertake day-to-day operations, implementation, management, and monitoring of activities of DRMAC (Disaster Risk Management Assistant Centers) in coordination with Field Officer in the respective municipality.
  • Support Field Team Director for coordination with the municipality office to form municipal level bodies/committees (Local Disaster Management Committee, Municipal Land Use Council).
  • Collect/support collection of primary data in the field (field surveys, field investigations, household surveys etc.) and secondary data from the municipalities and relevant authorities in the municipality/province in close coordination with Field Officer.
  • Coordinate with the municipality, local partners and communities for field related activities. Support and facilitate municipal level capacity building and training activities.
  • Undertake critical infrastructure and services assessment in coordination with Field Officer and Tayar Technical Experts
  • Support to develop Municipal Disaster Risk Management Action (DRMA) Plan in coordination with Field Officer and Tayar Technical Experts
  • Support and facilitate in developing Risk Sensitive Land Use Plan and By-Law.
  • Support coordination with municipal bodies for the endorsement and approval processes of RSLUP outputs.
  • Conduct municipal level consultations to prioritize and design Tayar assistance packages in coordination with Field Officer.
  • Support Field Team Director and Tayar Technical Team to develop detailed scopes of work (in coordination with Field Officer) for Tayar assistance package that will include appropriate staffing, budget, workplan, and vendor requirements.
  • Oversee implementation of TA packages to ensure quality control and reporting in coordination with the MEL manager. Track, document, and monitor project progress within the municipality. (in coordination with Field Officer).
  • Support Tayar’s twining municipalities and provide technical/advisory support as and when needed.
  • Support Tayar Grantees, sub-contractor and partners to undertake their municipal level activities.
  • Other duties requested by Field Team Director.

REPORTING, COORDINATION AND LOCATION:

  • The Field Engineer is hired under Habitat for Humanity International Nepal, reports to the Field Team Director and works in close coordination with DRMAC Field Officer.
  • The Field Engineer works closely with the Municipality Planning Officer, Municipality Engineer, Sub-Overseer and technical personnel to ensure smooth and effective implementation of Tayar’s activities in the municipality.
  • The position is based in the assigned municipality with frequent travel to the field within the duty station municipality, in twining municipalities in the region (as and when required) and to Tayar Nepal Office (Kathmandu and Nepalgunj).

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Results-driven with good interpersonal skills, both speaking and writing skills in English and Nepali Language.
  • Able to work effectively in cross-cultural settings; can support, negotiate, and cooperate with those of other cultures.
  • Proven ability to proactively manage workloads and multiple priorities efficiently and with minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) and other relevant software skills.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

  •  Minimum bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Civil Engineering or related)
  • At least 5 years of relevant field experience required
  • Experience in engineering field surveys, quantity surveys, estimation, small infrastructure design, construction supervision and other engineering related works), preferable with experience working with respective municipality with strong network within the municipality,
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with municipalities, local communities, vulnerable and most vulnerable groups, civil society and other stakeholders.

Habitat for Humanity International Nepal is an equal opportunity organization. Women, persons with disabilities, marginalized and disadvantage communities and local candidates are encouraged to apply


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in recruitment. Habitat for Humanity International Nepal reserves the right to accept or reject any applications without assigning any reasons whatsoever.

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