Purpose: World Vision is currently looking to build capacity in preparation for upcoming training activities during reconstruction following the 2015 earthquakes in Nepal. For this purpose, World Vision is seeking a group of competent construction professionals with hands on experience in the Nepalese construction industry.  In addition, the successful applicants will have proven leadership and teamwork abilities and a demonstrated ability to communicate technical terms and concepts to non-technical persons.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Assist the Training Coordinator in gathering information and developing training material.
• Assist in development of training material including lectures, presentations, and trainer and trainee course material. 
• Coordinate builder training, recruit builders and conduct training sessions based on decided earthquake resistant training curriculum.
• Travel to remote areas of Nepal and conduct builder trainings and assessments.
• Demonstrate the ability to convey earthquake resistant building principles to various stakeholders.
• Perform project reporting duties as required on a project basis.
• Undertake other assignments or tasks as requested by your supervisor or required for contributing to the success of the team.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience required:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering with experience in construction in training is required
• Five years’ experience, TSLC, or bachelor’s degree in related construction/engineering field
• Strong working knowledge of construction materials and practices in Nepal
• Demonstrated experience working successfully in a team environment
• Understanding of earthquake-resistant design and construction of stone masonry, confined masonry, reinforced masonry, and timber buildings for both new and retrofit buildings
• Excellent communication skills in English and Nepali

TO APPLY,

Candidates fulfilling the criteria and interested in working with us need to send their updated CV/Resume by 13 March 2016 to the email [email protected]

Only short-listed candidates will be called for the subsequent selection procedure. 
WVI-NER reserves all rights to qualify/disqualify applications in any case.
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