Gaunpalika Engineer

Job Description

Position: Gaunpalika Engineer (No. of Positions: 10)

The role of the Gaunpalika Engineer is evolving as the changes resulting from decentralization take effect, and will require a politically sensitive approach with a strong focus on social inclusion as well as sound technical skills. The responsibilities will include support for gaunpalikas (rural municipalities) in planning, delivery and management of infrastructure, as well as for selection and implementation of infrastructure for direct implementation through Output Area 2. The engineers will be based in respective gaunpalikas and will travel to other rural municipalities throughout the project area to ensuring effective knowledge sharing. They will work closely with the Gaunpalika Planning/Governance advisors, and will report to the project Governance Lead.

Job description

Reporting to the Output Area 1 Lead, the Engineers will:

• Support the palika in planning, implementation and management of infrastructure.
• Build capacity of palika elected officials and staff in these areas.
• Strengthen communication and stakeholder engagement activities with local government, civil society and private sector in relation to infrastructure.
• Participate in field activities for se lection, quality assurance, monitoring of activities in Output Area 2 in one or more municipalities.
• Collaborate with other municipality-level advisors, and ensure effective knowledge-sharing and lesson-learning
• Ensure the timely submission of financial and operational reports
• Participate in program review meetings;
• Perform other duties as required by the programme

Candidate Specification

• At least 5 years' experience in rural development in Nepal, including capacity building, and institutional strengthening and delivery;
• At least three years' experience in implementation and management of small-scale rural infrastructure, preferably on a donor-funded projects (DFID experience an advantage)
• Good experience working with minority or disadvantaged groups in the Hills, and a strong sensitivity to the challenges of social inclusion;
• Demonstrated understanding of the challenges of post-earthquake reconstruction and recovery;
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, but also a team player with the willingness to learn and support the learning of others;
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with local Government
• Ability to work effectively in remote areas, and willing to travel extensively throughout the project area, including on foot as well as by jeep and motorbike;
• Fluency in written and spoken Nepali and English is essential, and fluency in relevant local languages spoken in the project area would be a strong asset.

 

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