Communications and Outreach Specialist
USAID Tayar Nepal Improved Disaster Risk Management Project
Scope of Work
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Project Background
USAID/Nepal’s Tayar Nepal – Improved Disaster Risk Management Project will strengthen the capacity of Nepal’s national and municipal institutions responsible for disaster preparedness and response. In a country prone to a myriad of natural disasters, at the national level Tayar Nepal will build the capacity of disaster risk management (DRM) institutions, including the newly created National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA). Locally, Tayar will support eight urban municipalities to develop risk-sensitive land use plans and then support the prioritization and implementation of a set of technical assistance packages improve disaster resilience. In the event of a disaster over the life of the five-year project, USAID/Nepal may engage the program’s rapid emergency response mechanism. Tayar will work closely with the Government of Nepal and Nepali emergency responders to mobilize technical assistance, commodity support, small-scale infrastructure, and information management support. Tayar will apply lessons learned from disaster response efforts to improve national-level DRM systems and municipal-level risk-reduction activities.
Position Overview
The Communications and Outreach Specialist will develop and execute the project’s overall internal and external communications strategy.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
The level of effort is 260 days per year. The employment contract will be on a yearly basis, with possible extensions until the close of the project. The Communications and Outreach Specialist reports to the Crosscutting Team Director. The position is based in Kathmandu, with travel to priority Tayar municipalities.
Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to TayarRecruitment@dai.com by December 24, 2019. Please mention the position in the subject line of the email. Note: “Candidates who have previously applied for the above position do not need to re-apply."
Women and persons with disabilities, marginalized and disadvantaged communities are encouraged to apply.