SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation with long-term, local presence in over 30 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our team of advisors works with local partners to equip communities and businesses with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services. SNV works across three sectors: Agriculture, Renewable Energy and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. Several international donors fund our programmes. SNV has a +100 million euro annual turnover and is aiming for further growth.

Project Summary

The USHHD project is part of a five country programme and aims to achieve city-wide sanitation and hygiene by strengthening professional and organisational capacity of local governments, private sector, civil society and communities.  DGIS funded USHHD project is implemented in four cities (Khadak- Saptari, Birendranagar- Surkhet, Nepalgunj- Banke, Chandannath- Jumla).  It addresses the four components in ensuring city-wide, inclusive and sustainable services:

• WASH governance, regulation, and enforcement
• Behaviour change communication and awareness
• Safe and affordable services
• Treatment, disposal and reuse
• Smart finance and investment

The primary partner of the project is the municipality and will engage with other stakeholders such as school, health facilities, private sector, local NGOs etc.

Job Description

Overview of the Position

The JPO position targets fresh graduates of Master’s Degree and aims to provide professional exposure and the opportunity for application of knowledge relevant to their field of study. The position aims at implementing short-term assignments identified by local government and facilitated by the Project’s Senior WASH Advisor that will support achieving the objectives of USHHD for city-wide sanitation.  The JPO Position will be based in Khadak-Saptari, Birendranagar-Surkhet, Nepalgunj-Banke or Chandannath-Jumla.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct review and study of assignment to develop understanding of processes for implementation and required technical knowledge.
• Develop detailed plan of implementation.
• Be responsible for implementing activities following the plan
• Engage with required stakeholders
• Report regularly to District WASH Advisor
• Submit assignment completion report.

Qualifications

• Master Degree, in Engineering (Civil), WASH, Public Health, Social Sciences, and/or Business Management
• Good communication and representation skills and fluency in written and oral Nepali.
• Good English comprehension;
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint;
• Willing to be based in project district for three months
• Willing to travel and work independently in field
• The position does not require any work experience.