National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal (NSET) is implementing the “Strengthening Disaster Risk Management Systems for Resilience in Southern Nepal” “उत्थान” program with funding support from USAID/BHA. The main objective is to strengthen the disaster risk governance and capacities of the provincial and local level and make them self-reliant at the highly-disaster-prone areas in southern Nepal. NSET seeks applications for the following positions from eligible candidates:

Appointment Type: Full Time for one year with possibility of extension.

Required Qualification: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Humanities/Sociology/Geography/Environmental Science/Public Health or related subject.

Experience: Minimum 1-year experience in similar field.

Location: Madhesh Province

Language required: English, Nepali and other local languages are preferable contextual to the Madhesh Province.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support for Setting up Project Coordination Mechanism at provincial and local level
• Assist Provincial and Local Levels for development of required risk management policies, plans, guidelines, SOPs and Standards
• Assist to review/update/develop tools and guidelines for hazard, vulnerability and risk assessment at local levels
• Assist to conduct hazard risk assessment and planning at provincial and local level
• Assist for developing Risk Sensitive Land Use Plan (RSLUP) Implementation Guidelines and formulate RSLUPs
• Assist to develop a volunteer development system and mobilization mechanism at province and local level
• Assist to technical support and capacity building program for government agencies
• Support for organizing public awareness campaign
• Support for pre-positioning emergency supplies
• Support in strengthening existing Early Warning Systems and support for conducing community evacuation drills
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Note:

• Please submit your cover letter with immediate contact number, expected salary and an updated CV through online submission via email.
• NSET always emphasizes the diversity and inclusion of workforce in terms of gender, culture and religion.Individual from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• No telephone inquiry will be entertained. NSET policy demands selection strictly on merit basis and any undue influences are sure to lead to disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  NSET reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.
• All the suitable applications will also be kept in NSET Roster and will be screened and contacted for further evaluation when there is need.
• Only the interested candidates fulfilling above mentioned requirements are encouraged to apply.

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