MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE ACCOUNT NEPAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD (MCA-NEPAL) VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: The Millennium Challenge Account Nepal Development Board (MCA-Nepal) is a Government of Nepal (GON) agency, formed under the Development Board Act 2013 BS (1956 AD) in order to manage a USD 630 million infrastructure program. The program is co-funded by the US Government's Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact grant of USD 500 million and the GON's contribution of USD 130 million. The program aims to increase the availability and reliability of electricity, maintain road quality and facilitate power trade between Nepal and the region to help spur investments and accelerate economic growth. The Electricity Transmission Project, a national pride project, and the Road Maintenance Project are two projects under the program.
MCA-Nepal is currently in the preparatory phase of the program before the start of the implementation of projects. In this context, MCA-Nepal invites applications for the following position:
ESP Specialist-Land Acquisition and Resettlement
Location: Based in Kathmandu with frequent field visits
Job Summary:
The ESP Specialist (Land Acquisition and Resettlement), under the supervision of the Project Manager - Transmission Lines (or the Environmental Coordinator, as designated), is responsible for assisting in providing technical input to ensure the environmental and social performance of all Compact funded activities. This involves assisting the Project Manager in ensuring compliance of the Program activities with relevant national environmental and social laws and regulations, MCC Environmental Guidelines, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards on Environment and Social Sustainability.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelors' Degree (required) and Advanced Master's Degree or higher (preferred) from a recognized institution in the following or equivalent fields: Natural or Social Science, Sociology Social Work, Community Development, Development Economics, Political Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Planning, Environmental Management;
- At least 5 years of experience managing RAP programs and participating in land acquisition, compensation distribution, rehabilitation, and resettlement planning and implementation associated with major construction projects of a similar nature (linear projects).
For a detailed job profile, please visit the MCA-Nepal website: https://mcanp.org/en/jobs-2
To apply: Please use the link https://hrmis.mcanp.org/careers and apply by June 16, 2022, Thursday NPT 17:00 hours (GMT + 5:45).
The organization reserves the right to reject any/all applications without assigning any reason whatsoever. Canvassing at any stage of the process shall lead to automatic disqualification. These positions are open to all interested applicants; a competitive local compensation package will be offered. Women, people of ethnic minorities, and Dalits are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further selection process.
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