Education: Advanced University (Masters) degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or First University degree (Bachelor) in the above area with additional years of related work experiences and/or trainings/courses and holding Nepal Engineering Council license/ Accreditation or equivalent recognized by an appropriate international regulatory authority. Higher University degree (Doctorate in Civil Engineering) with skills/trainings in translating policy and strategy into practice would be highly beneficial.

Language: Excellent proficiency in both oral and written English and Nepali languages.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• At least three years of relevant professional experience after an advanced university degree is required, out of which at least two years’ experience in the local infrastructure sector in Nepal- preferably in remote rural areas of Nepal.
• Strong experience in working with federal, provincial and local governments of Nepal in the infrastructure sector.
• Strong understanding of climate and disaster resilience of infrastructure
• Understanding of the political context including federalisation in Nepal, including intergovernmental relationships
• Understanding of and local infrastructure financing in Nepal (financial aid, performance-based capital and resilience financing, private sector financing etc.)
• Knowledge based on experience in infrastructure planning and decision-making, especially for co-development and integrated development of a wide range of local infrastructure deliveries.
• Proven ability to analyse, use and convey complex information to support improved programme delivery and policy development.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Knowledge and application of engineering principles and practises in local and provincial infrastructure in Nepal
• Knowledge and application of infrastructure governance and anti-corruption mechanism,
• Knowledge and application of evidence, innovation, learning and evaluation.
• Knowledge of the project management cycle, assurance frameworks, counter-fraud and anti-corruption project controls
• Ability to write clear and concise technical documents in short deadlines, with multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to perform well in cross-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent spoken and written Nepali and English
• Strong written, presentation and oral communication skills
• Must be familiar with MS office;
• Driving skills with valid license is an advantage.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR

• Leads by example with Integrity
• Drives results and Delivers on commitments
• Fosters inclusive and collaborative teamwork.
• Applies strategic thinking
• Builds and maintains sustainable partnerships.

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