A US-based global engineering & construction company is looking for a suitable candidate to take the position of Community Liaison Specialist for USAID's Nepal Reconstruction Engineering Services (NRES) Project. This is a senior level position responsible for leading community engagement and social mobilization processes under the project. The Community Liaison Specialist manages and supervises a team of social mobilizers in various geographical areas in Nepal.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Community Liaison Specialist is primarily responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the Community Engagement Plan, S/he facilitates resolution of possible conflicts during site selection and/or relocation for building new infrastructure, coordinates and establishes working relationships with relevant technical offices within USAID/Nepal, ensures Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) at all stages of the project, and maintains relationship with the community to keep them informed and obtain their preferences and consent.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience: The Community Liaison Specialist must have the following qualifications:
- A master's degree in sociology/anthropology, conflict resolution, community mobilization, or any other relevant degree.
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience in community engagement and conflict resolution in development projects preferably having construction components.
- At least five years of professional experience working in Nepal or similar developing country
- Demonstrated high level of organizational and record keeping skills.
- Able to travel frequently to remote areas.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Nepali.
Interested candidates, having suitable experience and qualifications, may send in their resume through email to [email protected] by July 7, 2019.
