Technical Officer (Civil Engineer)

Job Description

Forum for Community Upliftment System Nepal (FOCUS-Nepal), a NGO working on humanitarian and development field in Dhading District, is currently looking for potential candidates for the following position:

1) Position: Technical Officer (Civil Engineer) – 1 (Earthquake Recovery Programme Nepal (ERPN) - Christian Aid supported programme)

Scope of Work:

Stationed at Dhading, the Technical Officer (Engineer) will be report to the Project Coordinator of ERPN Project at FOCUS-Nepal. S/he will maintain close coordination and linkage with financial supporting partner Christian Aid, DEO, DWSS, DCC, NRA, HRRP, DLPIU and Rural/Municipalities. S/he will also seek technical, managerial and programmatic support of the Project Management Team of FOCUS-Nepal.

Major responsibilities of the Technical Officer (Civil Engineer) will include, but is not limited to:

• Conduct Survey, develop Estimate, Design & Drawing, Implementation of the targeted construction schemes.
• Prepare plans for effective execution of the project activities as stipulated in the project document.
• Guide, supervise and lead the ERPN team in a coordinated way while supporting the project team as the Technical Officer.
• Travel frequently to project areas and mobilise related stakeholders and beneficiary communities as per the project activities and agreement signed among, Christian Aid (CAID) and FOCUS-Nepal to fulfil the objective of the project.
• Prepare and submit field visit reports, Technical progress reports to CAID and FOCUSNepal.
• Function as Technical coordinator among the district level project team and EPO of CAID.
• Represent FOCUS-Nepal as the Technical person at different levels of meetings, workshops, for as and when necessary.

Minimum Qualification and Other Requirements:

Candidates should have:

• B.E. in Civil Engineering with more than 2 years experiences in development and reconstruction field.
• High levels of skills in project planning and management, demonstrated skills in prioritising task and meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication, analytical and report writing skills with fluency in spoken and written English and Nepali.
• Knowledge and skills in computing, demonstrated inter-personal skills in working with a multi-disciplinary team
• Good knowledge and preferred experience on participatory research/ development approaches, community mobilisation, and project development and implementation.
• Willingness and enthusiasm for working with rural and vulnerable communities living in remote areas of the country.

Position Base:

Based in Dhading Besi, FOCUS-Nepal office with frequent travel to project areas.

Contract Duration:

Initially 3 months, with possibility for extension.

Apply Instructions

This position is open for Nepali citizens only. Interested applicants with suitable skills are requested to submit an application letter and the updated CV with two referees through email: focusnepal@ntc.net.np by 5 th January 2018. The Vacancy Reference must be mentioned in the subject.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process. FOCUS Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all applicants. Women and candidates from marginalised castes and ethnic groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short-listed on a regular basis and we  may offer the post before the closing date.

Telephone enquiries will not be entertained

This Job is expired. The Company is no longer accepting applications for this position.