Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Officer / Social Development Officer

Vacancy Announcement

Date of First Publication: September 11, 2024

Deadline for the Application: September 18, 2024

Koshi Victim Society (KVS) in association with National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal (NSET) is implementing “Strengthening Disaster Risk Management Systems for Resilience in Southern Nepal” उत्थान” program with the 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. KVS seeks applications for the following positions from eligible candidates:

1. Position: Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Officer

No. of Positions: Three

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

Required Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or master’s degree in Disaster Risk Management or related subject

Experience: Minimum 2-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
• Support Provincial and Local Levels for development of required risk management policies, plans, guidelines, SOPs and Standards 
• Review/update/develop tools and guidelines for hazard, vulnerability and risk assessment at local levels
• Support to conduct hazard risk assessment and planning at provincial and local level
• Support for developing Risk Sensitive Land Use Plan (RSLUP) Implementation Guidelines and formulate RSLUPs
• Support to develop a volunteer development system and mobilization mechanism at province and local level
• Technical support and capacity building program for government agencies 
• Support for organizing public awareness campaign
• Support for pre-positioning emergency supplies
• Strengthening existing Early Warning Systems and support for conducing community evacuation drills 
• Performing other duties as assigned

2. Position: Social Development Officer

No. of Positions: Three

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 2-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.

Only the interested candidates fulfilling above mentioned requirements are encouraged to apply.

• Please submit your cover letter with immediate contact number, expected salary and an updated CV no later than 5:30 pm on September 18, 2024 through online submission at vacancykvs@gmail.com and CC to vacancy@nset.org.np
• KVS 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. KVS policy demands selection strictly on merit basis and any undue influences are sure to lead to disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  KVS reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.
• All the suitable applications will also be kept in KVS Roster and will be screened and contacted for further evaluation when there is need.

The Executive Director

Koshi Victim's Society

Rajbiraj Saptari