Background
Fullness of life for all in a transformed Nepali society is the vision of United Mission of Nepal. UMN is committed to addressing the causes of poverty in Nepal and to achieving peace and justice for all. The focal points of UMN’s work include the promotion of educational opportunities for the poorest in Nepalese society as well as contributions to improving medical care. Other areas of focus include food security, peacebuilding, strengthening Christian actors in their commitment to poverty alleviation, and dealing with the consequences of the severe earthquake of 2015 and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nepal is one of the countries that is repeatedly affected by natural disasters due to its geological and climatic conditions. In response to the 2015 earthquake, the Nepalese government approved the Disaster Reduction and Management Act in 2017 and a disaster risk reduction and prevention strategy a year later. This strategy links climate adaptation measures, sustainable development goals and disaster prevention/management. UMN, as a humanitarian organisation with good access to particularly remote areas, has already provided emergency and reconstruction aid after the earthquake in 2015, supported by Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe.
UMN’s organisational culture is characterised by a Christian attitude, a Nepali management style, the presence of international professionals and 60 years of experience.
You are located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Job Scope
You will contribute to capacity building in disaster risk reduction and disaster management at UMN and its partner organizations in order to strengthen structural resilience and response capacity in the face of disasters.
In more detail, you will be responsible for the following:
- Introduction of humanitarian standards for quality and accountability
- Risk analysis taking into consideration participatory approaches and risk assessment
- Analyzing and identifying potential for self-help
- Drawing up teaching materials
- Conceptualizing and carrying out trainings as well as mentoring
- Building a more extensive international network
Profile
- Professional experience in humanitarian work, ideally in countries of the Global South
- Sound background in standards for disaster management
- A relevant university degree, minimum Master, preferably in disaster management
- Competency in English (both written and spoken)
- Enjoying the conception and implementation of workshops
- Openness and motivation for social integration into the culture of Nepal and of UMN
- Ability to travel for business in the region
Citizenship of a Member State of the European Union or Switzerland is required.
Benefits provided by Bread for the World and Dienste in Übersee
Bread for the World provides a framework in which the professionals of Dienste in Übersee share their knowledge and skills with people of another culture.
Supportive cooperation, mutual learning and intercultural exchange are enabled by:
- Individual preparation
- Three year contract with benefits in accordance with the German Development Aid Workers Act
- Coaching