Roles and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that every stage of the shelter activities is implemented on time and according to plan
- Along with the field team and partner organization, support the beneficiary selection process where applicable in consultation with the DDRC, VDC Secretariat, Ward Citizen Forum and any other relevant stakeholder and in consultation with the community
- Conduct community consultation and FGDs regarding possible needs and shelter intervention options
- Identify local carpenters to be trained in safe construction practices / used for proto-type installation
- Supervise all shelter activities, including implementation of Improved Temporary Shelters, livestock shelters, etc. and the distribution of any shelter / NFI kits and tools to targeted households
- Work alongside logistics in market assessment and quality check of different shelter/ construction materials at central or local level when and if required
- To work with the Project coordinator / OXFAM's District Shelter Team in coming up with distribution plans and distribution method
- Prioritize areas according to accessibility issues and other relevant parameters in the work pla
- Propose local technical solutions for obstacles faced at the field for proper implementation
- To report on updates regularly, verbally and in writing to the Project Coordinator/ OXFAM's District Shelter Team
- Collect and communicate updated beneficiary figures related to shelter activities to the Project Coordinator/ OXFAM's District Shelter Team
- Conduct post-distribution monitoring and additional needs assessments if / when required
- Ensue that build back safer techniques are properly utilized in the CARDSN/OXFAM Partnership program VDCs
- Promote 10 key messages in the VDC and district level
- Develop and design IEC materials to sensitize the affected communities
- To ensure that gender and protection issues are taken into consideration when designing distributions of shelter materials
- To help identify the cash transfer channels used at the local level if required
- Conduct regular monitoring of shelter activities
- Conduct community awareness sessions about safe shelter construction
- Document all shelter activities and communicate appropriate case studies
- To be familiar with and abide by the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, Oxfam International procedures and other regulatory codes (e.g. InterAction Field Co-operation Protocol)
Skills and Competencies:
Essentials
- Should have completed Bachelor's in Civil Engineering
- Minimum 2 years experience in related field
- Knowledge of the difficult terrain in Nepal and experience of working in remote areas in appropriate emergency/ transitional shelter
- The ability to create and follow work-plans and to provide progress reports
- Familiarity with cash as a delivery mechanism
- Well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations
- Good knowledge of the Nepalese Building Code
- Knowledge of earthquake resistant construction methods
- Good written and spoken English
- Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.
- Commitment to Oxfam’s equal opportunity and gender policies.
- TOT of mason training taken and have experience of worked as the trainer for the same.
Desirable
- Knowledge of shelter solution for livestock
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
The job description mentioned in this vacancy is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification as it may be varied from time to time in the light of strategic developments and following discussion with the post holder.
Applicants should clearly mention the applied position and program in the email subject. All email applications without clearly mentioned position will be disqualified.
Job Purpose: To ensure the timely implementation of the shelter activities in the VDCs in the districts where CARDSN is working in partnership of OXFAM.
Offered Salary: As per program scale
TO APPLY:
Please send your updated resume with cover letter to [email protected] or drop your credentials in the below address by 24:00 hrs, 24 November, 2016
Office Address: Community & Rural Development Society Nepal (CARDSN)
Bidur-4, Battar Nuwakot (In front of Hotel Satanchuli Nuwakot)
Tel: 010-560437
