Oxfam is one of the world's leading International Humanitarian Agencies, assisting people affected by poverty, natural disasters and conflict throughout the world. With over 5,000 staff and dedicated volunteers in more than 90 countries, Oxfam is able to achieve the greatest impact to alleviate poverty and suffering through combining emergency response work, long-term development programmes, and campaigning for lasting change.
Oxfam has been working in Nepal since the 1980s, addressing the poverty and injustice faced by women and other socially excluded groups. Since April 25, 2015 Oxfam is also responding for the Earthquake crisis. It is a challenging environment in which to work but Oxfam’s global influencing experience is its strength.
We know our policy goals and with a new Constitution in place, we need to move fast! There is much to do. Are you interested? A new team is forming so there isn’t a better time to join!
Oxfam is currently recruiting to the following positions. We encourage you to apply!
PHE (Public Health Engineering) Team Leader
Only applicable for Nepali Nationals
Contract Duration – One year fixed term contract based in Sindhupalchowk
Level – C2
Job Purpose: To coordinate and lead the District level public health engineering team in the implementation of appropriate and quality WaSH programme activities targeting the earthquake affected areas.
The role:
As a PHE Team Leader, you will be responsible for selecting, designing and implementing the most appropriate form of water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion, in consultation with the beneficiaries, partners, local staff, NGO community and local authorities. You will require to understand and select the most appropriate modality for assistance – cash and/or voucher programming, and or market based approaches. You will also require to liaise closely with the PHP, shelter and food security livelihood teams throughout the planning, design and implementation stages of the Nepal earthquake response – thus ensuring a multisector and integrated response.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you must have good problem solving, analytical and decision making skills. You must have the ability to write strategies, programme proposals and concise reports sometimes at short notice, reflecting the problems and possible solutions for particular situations. Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Sanitary Engineering / Public Health Engineering (PHE) with proven 5 years experiences in WaSH / Technical sector Or Masters Degree with 3 years experiences in WaSH is required. Most importantly, proven practical experience in developing countries in appropriate emergency and transitional shelter.
Applications for the above positions can be sent by 12 January 2016 via mail to recruitment_nepal@oxfam.org.uk or G.P.O. Box 2500. Please submit the application letter indicating clearly the position applied.
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