Disaster Risk Reduction Expert

LI-BIRD
Location: Nepal
Salary: Negotiable
Posted Date: 2015-09-30 Deadline: 2015-10-12
  • Location : Nepal
  • Working Position : Entry Level
  • Qualification Degree : Masters Degree
  • Salary : Negotiable
  • Category : NGO / INGO / Social work
  • Nature : Full Time
Job Description

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Expert (Level 8 Or 9) -1 (To Be Based In Dolakha Or Sindhupalchowk) [Duration: One Year]

Local Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research and Development (LI-BIRD) is a non-profit making, non-governmental organization established in October 1995 with its Head Office in Pokhara. LI-BIRD is committed to capitalizing on local initiatives for sustainable management of renewable natural resources and improving livelihoods of rural people in Nepal and the South Asia region.

LI-BIRD provides a collegial, supportive and multidisciplinary working environment where young professionals with a learning attitude thrive and succeed. LI-BIRD provides unparalleled mentoring support while challenging its staff to learn, innovate and acquire skills and experiences that will become foundational for the rest of their careers.

Rebuilding Family Farming (RFF) in Response to Earthquake in Nepal is LI-BIRD's initiative to provide support for the recovery of earthquake affected farming communities in the most affected areas. Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe (DKH) Germany is funding a project under our RFF initiative in 20 VDCs of Dolakha and Sindhupalchowk districts from September 2015 to December 2016. 

LI-BIRD invites applications from eligible Nepali citizens who have the drive to contribute to post-earthquake rebuilding with reliability, accountability and highest integrity for the following position.

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Expert (Level 8 Or 9) -1 (To Be Based In Dolakha Or Sindhupalchowk) [Duration: One Year]

Job Summary: Reporting to Deputy Director of Programme Operations, DRR Expert will be primarily responsible to provide strategic leadership to DKH funded RFF project for designing, implementation, monitoring and reporting of DRR and Early Preparedness intervention component to address the post-earthquake situation needs in Dolakha and Sindhupalchowk districts. DRR Expert's duties includes; capacity building of project staff and partners' staffs on DRR awareness and preparation; maintaining congenial working relationships with the government agencies, donors, media, local NGO partners and other key stakeholders; ensuring quality delivery of RFF programme and contributing to develop DRR strategies; provide technical input for designing and implementing programmes and projects with DRR integrations.   

Education and Experience: Master's degree in Disaster Risk Management, Civil Engineering, Environment Science or related field  with 3 years of experience in DRR projects. 

LI-BIRD offers competitive remuneration and other benefits as laid out in its Personnel Policies. Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications with CV including three references, citizenship certificate and relevant testimonials by 12 October 2015 (2072 Ashoj 25). Application can also be sent by email at opportunities@libird.org with the e-mail subject starting as: [VACANCY]. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. Telephone calls will not be entertained and could lead to disqualification.

Applications from women and members of indigenous and disadvantaged groups are highly encouraged.

Please apply to: Human Resources Manager, LI-BIRD, Pokhara, Kaski  

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Industry Type NGO / INGO / Social Work
Location Pokhara
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