1. General Background
of Project / Assignment
UNOPS supports the successful impl...
1. General Background
of Project / Assignment
UNOPS supports the successful implementation of
its partners’ peace building, humanitarian and development projects around the
world. Its mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the
United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects,
infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner. Working
in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance
sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our
partners’ expectations. With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries,
UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge
they need, wherever they need it. A flexible structure and global reach means
that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits
of economies of scale.
Following the devastating earthquakes of 2015,
UNOPS has been deeply engaged in various activities supporting the government
of Nepal in the assessment of damaged buildings and enrollment of beneficiaries
into housing grant schemes. UNOPS is expanding its footprint in post-earthquake
reconstruction and aims to support homeowners engaged in the reconstruction
process in Nuwakot District. The project aims to provide Socio-Technical
Assistance to over 23,000 individual households. The project is recruiting Area
Focal Point who will be based in different parts of Nuwakot District.
The Government of India (GoI) funded
Socio-Technical Facilitation Consultancy (STFC) support for housing
reconstruction in Nuwakot has been implemented by UNOPS from March 8, 2018.
This support reaches 2 Municipalities (Bidur and Belkotgadhi) and 8 Rural
Municipalities (Kakni, Meghang Tarkeshwar, Suryaghari, Dupcheshwar, Kispang,
Likhu and Tadi) targeting a total of 23,088 house owners, identified by the
Government of Nepal (GoN) and GoI.
To deliver high-quality socio-technical
facilitation, UNOPS partnered with Build Change (BC). For the provision of
socio-technical facilitation, the main project interventions include:
- Increasing awareness of
earthquake-related disaster risk and understanding of earthquake-resistant construction
principles;
- Conducting on-the-job training and
assessments for skilled and unskilled labour;
- Offering on-site technical advice and
guidance on construction technology, design options, disaster-resilient
features, government norms, material procurement and construction management to
homeowners;
- Supporting homeowners in applying for
and receiving National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) reconstruction tranches;
- Providing monitoring and quality
assurance of the project through technology;
- Providing NRA approved drawings and
support in obtaining a building permit
2. Purpose and Scope of
Assignment
Based in Nuwakot,
Nepal, the Field Coordinator, will work
directly under Project Manager’s supervision to effectively manage the
project implementation team and the different field operations. S/he
will be expected to maintain and strengthen relationships with key donor and
government counterparts, as well as relevant UN agencies and other actors
including from the private sector in Nuwakot.
3. Monitoring and
Progress Controls
The
Field Coordinator be reviewed by the Project Manager.