Public Heath Engineer (PHE)
Oxfam has been working in Nepal since the early 1980s undertaking various development initiatives addressing the poverty and injustice faced by women and other socially and economically excluded groups. The level of Oxfam's engagement increased substantially after restoration of democracy in 1990 as it became easier for civil society to work in the new political environment. Over the years, Oxfam has worked in partnership with local civil society organisations and the government to promote rural livelihoods, and vulnerable communities' resilience to climatic shocks and disasters. It has also significantly contributed to empowering community people, especially women, to; negotiate with people in power, influence decision making processes, claim rights and essential services to which they are entitled, demand accountability on the part of duty bearers and engage larger masses in advocacy efforts. Oxfam also worked closely with UNHCR in providing assistance to Bhutanese refugees during the 1990s. Oxfam and its long term programme partners believe that the underlying structural causes and drivers of poverty must be addressed if improvements in peoples's lives are to be broad and lasting. Poverty is not one-dimensional; nor is it purely local in its causes and solutions. Therefore, Oxfam's work addresses not only material and technical change, but also the related economic, social, institutional and policy changes which are necessary to end poverty and achieve development and wellbeing. The Oxfam Nepal Vision is: The people of Nepal are empowered and work together to attain a life of dignity with justice and equal rights for all. The Overall Nepal Programme Goal is: to improve the well being of vulnerable people through strengthening their participation in development and governance processes and reducing poverty and suffering.
Details / requirements:
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEER(PHE)
"Applicable for Nepali Nationals only"
Level: D1
Duration: Fixed till 31 March 2025
Location: Kavre with some travel to Lalitpur
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
The Role
Public Heath Engineer sits within the Program - Wash and Water governance team. The role takes the technical lead in the field to implement early recovery to deliver quality project in the limited time. The position leads the implementation of WASH early recovery activities in flood affected areas.
What we are looking for
Public Health Engineer are responsible in taking the lead in implementation of WASH early recovery activities in flood affected area, reporting updates and information, ensuring donor compliance. We are looking for someone who have the following experience, knowledge and competencies.
- Experience of Project Management in WASH of WASH project.
- At least a bachelor’s in civil engineering with 5 years of experience in implementing WASH projects.
- Strong knowledge and experience on design, planning and construction of water supply systems, toilets and handwashing station.
- Experience of working with communities in WASH projects.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to deliver to often tight deadlines; self-motivated and target-driven
- Familiarity wit, calculation of beneficiary numbers, project budgeting principles and handling of basic statistics
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal (English and Nepali)
- Ability to analyse questions and collect appropriate information to respond.
- Highly developed interpersonal, influencing and relationship skills.
- Demonstrated organizational awareness and understanding of knowledge management.
- Ability to use Word, Excel and PowerPoint to intermediate level.
- Commitment to Oxfam’s mission and values
Desirable
- Past experience of working in disaster implementing WASH programs that includes quick fix of water supply, sanitation and hygiene.
We offer
This role will provide you with an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam by working closely with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their field of Gender, WASH and Water Governance, Resilience and Climate Justice and so forth along with the national and international training and development opportunities. Our offer consists of fair pay and competitive benefits package.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding.
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the Organization.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, go to the link and click ‘apply for this role’
https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/22777/description
Application for the above position can be sent by 5 November 2024. If you would like to learn more about this role, please refer to job profile.
About us
Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Overview
| Category | Engineering - Civil, Development and Project, Development / NGO |
| Openings | 1 |
| Position Type | Full Time |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Education | Bachelor's degree in a related field, Bachelor's in Civil Engineer |
| Posted Date | 29 Oct, 2024 |
| Apply Before | 05 Nov, 2024 |
| City | Kavre |
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