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Open position - Water Resources and WASH Specialist
NOTE:
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The application form and CV template to be used to apply for this position are provided at the end of this job advertisement. Applications and CVs that are done in any other formats or that are submitted through other channels, will not be considered in the recruitment.
The application period is open until 23.59 NPT on Saturday the 15th of February 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
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Duty Station: Project Support office (PSU) with frequent travel to Project working local levels
Recruitment: National
Supervisor: Team Leader/Chief Technical Adviser
Job description:
The Local Adaptation to Climate Change (LACC) Project works for land use planning and management, integrated water and forest resources management, environmental conservation and management, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction in Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces.
The Water Resources/WASH Specialist will advise and support the design, implementation and monitoring of WASH and renewable energy schemes, ensure incorporation of CCA and DRM in all project guidelines with a sustainability focus, and work closely with local governments and technical staff on water resources management approaches.
Academic Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Water Resources Management, Engineering, Water Supply and Sanitation, Natural Resources Management, Rural Development or equivalent degree
Nepal Engineering Council: Registration (mandatory)
Language requirements:
Fluency in written and spoken English and Nepali, preferably competence in local languages
Experience and skills:
Minimum 10 years relevant (watershed management and WASH) work experience
Experience with DRR, watershed management and climate change adaptation (CCA)
Substantial relevant experience in water resource management, natural resource management or environmental engineering
Extensive experience in planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of climate change adaptation and mitigation, climate resilience and disaster risk management actions, as well as work with local governments
Competencies in technical design of WASH structures
Ability to write coherent and analytical reports, and dissemination materials.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work and communicate in communities of diverse cultures. Sensitive to GEDSI and HRBA issues
Experience to work in a team, but also to be self-directed, with a focus on results
Strong ethics and experience dealing with sensitive community dynamics and conflict
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and fluency in English
Experience in cooperation with development partners.
Training and facilitation skills
Demonstrated computer skills, including MS Office, MIS systems, databases and mapping (GIS/GPS)
Experienced in Water Supply scheme design software package
Experience and good track record of working with Finnish or EU Projects will be value added
Key Duties:
PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND REPORTING
Support to design, implementation and monitoring the watershed management and water supply schemes and initiatives in the local levels (working closely with TA Adviser – Technical Support
Checking of designs, specifications and tender documents and following up, guiding and improving tender procedures
Updating and Integration of climate change and disaster risk management/ preparedness related indicators into MIS
Contribute to the development of M&E system and post-construction activities with municipalities and communities
Ensure that required data for MIS and monitoring is collected and provided as required
Integration of GEDSI and HRBA principles into technical planning, implementation and O&M of schemes, in collaboration with GEDSI advisor
Other duties as assigned by Team Leader/Chief Technical Adviser
CAPACITY BUILDING
Expert work on climate-resilient water resources development including source protection, watershed management, spring recharge approaches
Support training to PSU and Advisers on environment/CCA/DRR/water resources management
Development of training materials, and coordination and monitoring of training for technical advisors and local level technical staff on review and development of designs of climate vulnerability resilient WASH structures
Integration of environment/CCA/DRM dimensions into the project implementation manual (PIM) and incorporation in project documents and guidelines, as well as in relevant technical planning, design, implementation, post-construction and monitoring processes, including WSP+++, at scheme and ward/Municipality levels
Lead / co-lead the research and studies to assess the context and status in WASH & Water Resources Management thematic area, and prepare communication materials
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APPLICATION MATERIALS
Application form:
All applications for this position must be submitted by using the Google Form application that is provided in this section. Each applicant is allowed to submit only one application per position.
Before submitting your application, fill all sections carefully and attach your CV in a section specified in the application form. Please remember to submit your application after all sections are filled.
Application form: https://forms.gle/rzfyyASrXSL8iYb66
CV template:
Each candidate have to attach their CV in the application by using a specific CV template that is provided below. After modifying the CV, the candidate has to submit the CV in a PDF format in their application in a section specified in the Google From.
The same template is provided in docx, odt and rtf formats and the applicant can choose to fill either of these. The same template is also provided in the general recruitment information page.
Please name the modified CV by replacing your last name and first name in the file name as per following: "CV_your last name.your first name".