Oxfam is one of the world's leading International Humanitarian Agencies, assisting people affected by poverty, natural disasters and conflict throughout the world. With over 5,000 staff and dedicated volunteers in more than 90 countries, Oxfam is able to achieve the greatest impact to alleviate poverty and suffering through combining emergency response work, long-term development programmes, and campaigning for lasting change.
Oxfam has been working in Nepal since the 1980s, addressing the poverty and injustice faced by women and other socially excluded groups and now Since, April 25, 2015 Oxfam is also responding for the Earthquake crisis. It is a challenging environment in which to work but Oxfam’s global influencing experience is its strength. We know our policy goals and with a new Constitution in place, we need to move fast! There is much to do. Are you interested? A new team is forming so there isn’t a better time to join!
1) PHE Officer Contract Duration: Six months fixed term contract based in Dhading.
Level – D2
Job Purpose: In line with Oxfam’s strategic plans and policy guidelines to work under the leadership of Public Health Engineer-Team Leader for planning, implementing and monitoring of objectives / issues agreed in team and with Oxfam partners. Participate in and contribute to the development of wider institutional strategy at national level. The Role: To carry out the selection, design and construction of water systems, using ground water or surface water, including abstraction, storage, treatment and distribution for new systems or rehabilitation of existing systems. To select, design and implement the most appropriate form of sanitation system, in consultation with the beneficiaries, which includes excreta disposal, refuse disposal, vector control and drainage. To liase closely with the Public Health Promotion Team throughout the planning, design and implementation stages of the Public Health Engineering Programme. Hygiene promotion is a vital element of such public health engineering programmes To assess emergency needs, as requested, especially taking in the broader perspective of Public Health. The work will include management and administrative duties and co-ordination with other members of the project and with staff of other organisations To report regularly, verbally and in writing to the Programme Manager or Public Health Engineering Team Leader and to represent Oxfam to other NGO’s, agencies and Government authorities where requested. To order equipment from Oxfam’s Purchasing Department as required. To ensure that all programmes take gender issues fully into account. This includes the introduction of mechanisms to enable women to participate in decision making around public health engineering issues. To be familiar with and abide by the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, Oxfam International procedures and other regulatory codes (e.g. InterAction Field Co-operation Protocol). Line manages assistant post and ensures their objectives are set. Provide guidance and support to the staff to ensure task and responsibilities are delivered. Requirements: A suitable qualification in any discipline relating to Public Health Engineering is the necessary educational background - Preferably, bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Experience could substitute for a formal qualification, but not vice versa. Most importantly, practical experience in developing countries in appropriate water supplies, sanitation and hygiene promotion. It is desirable that some of this should have been in emergency relief programmes. The post holder should have a good understanding of the public health needs of poor rural and urban communities and of appropriate ways of tackling them. The post holder must be aware of and sensitive to the particular needs of women in this context. The ability to present concise reports, sometimes at short notice, reflecting the problems and possible solutions for particular situations. Diplomacy, tact and administrative skills in order to work with people at managerial and, on occasions, senior government levels. The post holder should also be at ease in working with local people. Well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations. Good written and spoken English is essential. Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Oxfam. Commitment to humanitarian principles and action, and to Oxfam’s equal opportunity and gender policies.
Applications for the above positions can be sent by 17 November 2015 via mail to recruitment_nepal@oxfam.org.uk or G.P.O. Box 2500. Please kindly mention your preferred location in the application letter. Due to emergency response the recruitment for this position will resume as we receive applications and potential candidates might be contacted before the closing date.
1) PHE Officer Contract Duration: Six months fixed term contract based in Dhading.
Level – D2
Job Purpose: In line with Oxfam’s strategic plans and policy guidelines to work under the leadership of Public Health Engineer-Team Leader for planning, implementing and monitoring of objectives / issues agreed in team and with Oxfam partners. Participate in and contribute to the development of wider institutional strategy at national level. The Role: To carry out the selection, design and construction of water systems, using ground water or surface water, including abstraction, storage, treatment and distribution for new systems or rehabilitation of existing systems. To select, design and implement the most appropriate form of sanitation system, in consultation with the beneficiaries, which includes excreta disposal, refuse disposal, vector control and drainage. To liase closely with the Public Health Promotion Team throughout the planning, design and implementation stages of the Public Health Engineering Programme. Hygiene promotion is a vital element of such public health engineering programmes To assess emergency needs, as requested, especially taking in the broader perspective of Public Health. The work will include management and administrative duties and co-ordination with other members of the project and with staff of other organisations To report regularly, verbally and in writing to the Programme Manager or Public Health Engineering Team Leader and to represent Oxfam to other NGO’s, agencies and Government authorities where requested. To order equipment from Oxfam’s Purchasing Department as required. To ensure that all programmes take gender issues fully into account. This includes the introduction of mechanisms to enable women to participate in decision making around public health engineering issues. To be familiar with and abide by the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, Oxfam International procedures and other regulatory codes (e.g. InterAction Field Co-operation Protocol). Line manages assistant post and ensures their objectives are set. Provide guidance and support to the staff to ensure task and responsibilities are delivered. Requirements: A suitable qualification in any discipline relating to Public Health Engineering is the necessary educational background - Preferably, bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Experience could substitute for a formal qualification, but not vice versa. Most importantly, practical experience in developing countries in appropriate water supplies, sanitation and hygiene promotion. It is desirable that some of this should have been in emergency relief programmes. The post holder should have a good understanding of the public health needs of poor rural and urban communities and of appropriate ways of tackling them. The post holder must be aware of and sensitive to the particular needs of women in this context. The ability to present concise reports, sometimes at short notice, reflecting the problems and possible solutions for particular situations. Diplomacy, tact and administrative skills in order to work with people at managerial and, on occasions, senior government levels. The post holder should also be at ease in working with local people. Well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations. Good written and spoken English is essential. Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Oxfam. Commitment to humanitarian principles and action, and to Oxfam’s equal opportunity and gender policies.
Applications for the above positions can be sent by 17 November 2015 via mail to recruitment_nepal@oxfam.org.uk or G.P.O. Box 2500. Please kindly mention your preferred location in the application letter. Due to emergency response the recruitment for this position will resume as we receive applications and potential candidates might be contacted before the closing date.