Simkhet Bajhang Vacancy For DRR Officer

(First Time Published on March 17, 2024)

Progressive Youth Society (PYS) is a non-governmental, non-profitable and non-religious organization. It was registered under district administrative office Bajhang on March 29, 2004 according to social welfare act 2034, in Bajhang. Since then, PYS is heavily engaged in various components of community development through various project reaching out to the children, adolescent, youth, women, People with disabilities, conflicts and disaster survivors from marginalized and underprivileged groups.

In partnership with United Mission to Nepal (UMN), PYS is implementing Disaster Risk Management project in Thalara Rural Municipality of Bajhang district. Therefore, now PYS is seeking qualified, dynamic and motivated Nepali citizens for the DRR Officer for smooth implementation of this project.

Position: DRR Officer

Required Qualification: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Forestry, Disaster Management, Development Studies or relevant discipline

Key Skills and Knowledge: 

  • Able to conduct site reconnaissance and technical surveys to observe existing conditions and identify hazards and risk areas
  • In-depth knowledge on DRR policies, VCA tools, Disaster Management Plan
  • Technical skills for capacity building of technical persons in government agencies, DRR training development and facilitation to local representatives
  • Knowledge of Local Development Planning Process and Vulnerability and Capacity Analysis (VCA).
  • At least 2 years of experience working with I/NGO in the field of the similar position

Ability & Behavior (Values in practice)

  • Achieving quality results and service
  • Communicating information effectively
  • Building collaborative relationships
  • Practicing gender and cultural diversity
  • Practicing accountability and integrity
  • Should have a learning attitude, motivation, and good behaviour
  • Leadership, coordination, team building and mobilization.
  • Planning, monitoring, and donor reporting
  • GESI and conflict sensitive and responsive

Interested candidates who meet these criteria should send 

(1) PYS applicant form  PYS Applicant Form.docx

(2) Application Letter 

(3) Updated CV including at least recent two references and 

(4) a scan copy of Nepali Citizenship to: pysbajhang.vac@gmail.com or directly submit hard copy to our office by March 23, 2024 before 5:00 PM.

JD of the above post can be reached from here: JD for DRR Officer.docx

Note: Women, Marginalized and Differently Able are highly encouraged to apply for the position as well as locality belongings will be given priority. Only the short-listed candidates will be called for written test and interview. No telephone calls will be entertained.

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