RVWRMP Phase III invites applications from qualified professional Nepalese citizens for the post of Technical Specialist (PSU Dadeldhura Based) in the Technical Assistance team.
Post: Technical Specialist - 1
The Job Description below which provides more information on qualifications, minimum working experience, main duties, and responsibilities:
Duration: The initial annual performance-based contract is for one year period (with three months' probation period), renewable possibly till the end of the project period (July 2022).
Application process: All eligible applicants are requested to submit their CV utilizing the CV template given below. All applicants MUST use this CV template, no other types of CVs or applications will be accepted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certificates and other additional information.
All applications should be submitted by e-mail not later than 19th November 2019 to [email protected].
Write 'Application for the position of Technical Specialist'. An automatic reply will confirm that your e-mail has been received – make sure that your CV is attached!
Since the above e-mail address will not be opened until after the closing date, send your queries to [email protected]. We will not be able to answer questions made by the telephone.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interviews will be held in PSU Office Dadeldhura. The exact dates will be communicated for the shortlisted persons only. Don't enclose any testimonials, it will be verified during the interview.
Any attempt to influence the selection process shall form the basis for the disqualification of the candidacy. We do not appreciate third-party solicitation for these posts. References are included in your CV. The project has the right to reject any of the applications without showing any reason.
RVWRMP is an equal opportunity employer. We heartily encourage applications from women, local people (Karnali and Sudur Paschim Provinces) and marginalized & disadvantaged groups.
Rural Village Water Resources Management Project, Phase III Project Support Unit
Amargadhi 5, Kirtipur, Dadeldhura
Job Description of Technical Specialist:
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Title |
Technical Specialist |
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Recruitment |
National |
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Duty station |
Project Support Unit (PSU) Office with extensive travel to Project working RMs |
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Reporting to |
Team Leader |
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Duration |
Annual Performance based contract, maximum until the end of the project period. |
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Academic qualifications |
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Registration in Nepal engineering Council is mandatory) |
Professional experience:
- Minimum 10 years of work experience in rural water supply and sanitation, water resources management, irrigation, renewable energy technologies in planning, management, and coordination;
- Experience in capacity building and training at the local level;
- Experience in community management of rural infrastructure facilities, including participatory working methods.
Other skills:
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Nepali;
- Ability to work in a team and to deal with local government staff and other development partners;
- Strong management ability, facilitation, communication, team building, and leadership skills;
- Good computer skills (MS Office, AutoCAD, GIS, GPS);
- Demonstrated ability to work with communities and in multi-cultural teams as well as a willingness to work in difficult field conditions are essential;
- Demonstrated reference for a strong sense of discipline and high moral conduct.
Duties:
- Review the RVWRMP modality of implementing water supply and other water infrastructure (irrigation, micro-hydro, multiple uses) and sanitation to fit the rural municipality structure;
- Design and organize capacity development interventions to RM level technical and Project staffs. Follow the national policies, guidelines, and innovations in terms of water supply coverage and technologies;
- Design policies and contribution patterns for joint implementation of Project/RM of water supply and other water infrastructure;
- Develop and supervise technical aspects of the gravity water supply, rainwater harvesting, sanitation, irrigation, and renewable energy schemes
- Coordinate and monitor technical training, including the intern program.
- Ensure that disaster risk reduction and climate change-related risks are addressed in the scheme planning and in the Water Safety Plans.
- Analyze the lessons learned and develop further appropriate rural technologies and systems which can be planned, designed, built and maintained by UCs and RMs.
- Contribute to the development of the Water Safety Plan methodology and format. Supervise technical teams in water quality-related activities, including the development of Water Safety Plans and related training & IEC materials ensuring WSPs done in all completed schemes.
- Contribute to further strengthening and mainstreaming of GESI principles; facilitate group formation, service delivery, and other project-related activities ensuring that women and DAGs are benefitting equally and proportionally;
- Contribute to the development of the M&E system and Post-Construction activities in the RM; Plan, manage, monitor and report the technical training related TA budget.
Others:
- Supervise relevant technical staffs of the project;
- Participate RM and Scheme level monitoring as project representatives as per agreed plan; Any other duties towards the achievement of project objectives assigned by the supervisor.
