Position: Trainee- Architect
No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
Date of Announcement: May 2023
Duration: 1 year (12 months) 
Location: Kathmandu with field visits 
Reports to: Manager- Housing & Construction Technologies

Purpose of this position

The Trainee will support the Habitat Nepal Technical team for preparing drawings and design of houses and facilities that are functional, safe & sustainable, develop technical guidelines/manuals and support construction related activities.

The Trainee aims to learn and develop practical knowledge and skills in preparing professional drawing sets for housing projects, drafting and preparation of National Bamboo guideline and engineering research by working together with assigned teams/individuals as per assigned tasks and assisting to achieve Habitat for Humanity Nepal’s goal. The trainee is also expected to support other functions (East and West Cluster Offices, Disaster Risk Reduction and RD Communications) as per the need.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and involve in the National Bamboo Guideline being developed by Habitat Nepal with Department of Urban Development and Building Construction (DUDBC).
• Learn and Work with Research Assistants and consultant for the laboratory testing of Bamboo for the guideline development.
• Engage in research and development of appropriate housing technologies.
• Produce the drawings sets and technical documents for Habitat Nepal housing projects. 
• Prepare sketches and 3D models for the Bamboo guideline.
• Assist in communication and coordination with DUDBC, Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) and other line agencies when required for different projects and events.
• Visit Habitat project sites as needed for survey, layouts and construction supervision and monitoring.
• Provide support in preparation of BoQ, survey data and field visit reports.
• Involve in construction market surveys and analysis.
• Take part in vernacular studies conducted in different areas of Nepal to identify traditional housing typologies and practices.
• Support different departments and units of Habitat Nepal for housing and shelter related activities.

Safeguarding

In accordance with its foundational mission principles, Habitat for Humanity Nepal 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 and representatives (consultants, contractors, vendors/suppliers, interns, trainee, volunteers, agents and implementing partner organizations) 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. 

Abiding with the organization, the trainee service has responsibilities to 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.

Throughout the assignment engagements, the trainee is expected to adhere to Habitat Nepal code of conduct including the safeguarding policy ensuring that all measures are taken to protect the rights, safety, and welfare of the individuals and communities involved.

Education Qualification and Professional Experience

• Candidate with bachelor’s degree in architecture.
• Fresh graduate, prior work experience not required.
• The candidate must have good knowledge of MS Office, AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Any Rendering software (3Dmax or Revit preferred).
• Interested in learning and working for sustainable materials like bamboo.
• Good Facilitation, communication and writing skills.
• Good Interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken Nepali and English language.

We strive to keep our recruitment process consistent and fair. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for further steps in the recruitment.