Geologist

Opening       : 1 position

Location       : Kathmandu (seconded to the NDRRMA-National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority with frequent travel to project area)

Duration      : 1 Year (with possibility of extension)

Start date    : May 1st, 2025

Reports to   : Programme Manager

People in Need (PIN) is a non-governmental, non-profit, international organization founded in the Czech Republic in 1992. PIN arrived in Nepal as part of a humanitarian response to the April 25, 2015 earthquake. Since its inception in Nepal, PIN has had a strong role advocating and addressing the needs of marginalized populations. This includes people who live in geographically remote areas of Nepal, people who are from historically marginalized ethnic groups, and those marginalized because of their age and/or gender identity (women and girls). PIN has also supported Nepal's post-earthquake reconstruction efforts ensuring that the most vulnerable people are not left behind with resilience (focused on shelter and resettlement) and inclusive education programming. PIN-Nepal is strongly committed for safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, including persons with disabilities, in line with its safeguarding framework and child protection policy.

Pratibaddha III is 2 years project (2024 – 2026) which builds on the successes of EU-funded projects "Pratibaddha 1: Risk-Informed Landslide Management in Nepal’s Hill Areas" and "Pratibaddha 2: Together for Disaster Preparedness and Early Action in Landslide Affected Hill Areas of Nepal".  It focuses on Nepal's Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudhurpaschim provinces, targeting areas recently impacted by earthquakes (EQ), predicted EQ impacts, and susceptible to landslide risks. The proposed action aims to strengthen at-risk communities', local and provincial governments' leadership and joint risk ownership in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and early action using a whole-of-society approach. Incorporating Gender Equality, Diversity, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and environmental considerations aligned with NEAT+, the action adopts a system strengthening approach aiming to build capacities of provincial governments (PG) and local governments (LG) to lead on developing a landslide disaster preparedness (DP) and early action (EA) framework, increasing the scope for its replication in non-targeted LGs in the case of future disasters. The action consists of three results: Result 1 (R1) reduces hazard exposure, Result 2 (R2) enhances multi-hazard EA for at-risk communities, LGs, and PGs, Result 3 and Result 3 acts as a crisis modifier (CM). With a total target of 183,169 beneficiaries, the People in Need (PIN)-led consortium, comprising Community Self Reliance Centre (CSRC), Scott Wilson Nepal (SWN) and Save the Children (SC), will implement the action in DRR and early action.

Scope of Work

The Geologist, under the supervision of the Programme Manager and seconded to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) in kathmandu, will lead and coordinate geo-hazard assessments (multi-hazards) aligned with project priorities, provincial and local government needs, NDRRMA directives, and donor requirements.  He will ensure standardized processes and communication for geo-hazard assessments across all levels by liaising with stakeholders,NHSRP, including local, district, provincial entities, and the NDRRMA team. Key responsibilities include developing training manuals, guidance documents, and process maps for community-level assessments, facilitating capacity-building initiatives for stakeholders, and supporting the NHSRP for consistent application of national guidelines. The Geologist will also oversee provincial geohazard technical working groups, address implementation challenges, document and share findings, prepare reports, and contribute to MEAL requirements through data collection, analysis, and sectoral knowledge-sharing.

 All PIN staff agree to:

• Comply with all relevant PIN policies, Country Program Policies, and guidelines related to their position.
• Show a strong commitment to the inclusion of all groups within Nepal and dedication to PIN Nepal’s Inclusion Guidelines.
• Strive for quality in all aspects of their work and ensure the highest quality performance of the Country Program.
• Maintain a positive attitude and promote a professional & productive working environment across all staff, departments, and among all of PIN’s partners.
• Adhere to PIN Code of Conduct and key policies including Anticorruption Policy, Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Policy.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Organize and lead the geohazard assessments according to the requirements, and priority of the Project, province, local government, and NDRRMA, and in line with donor requirements, and good practices.
• Coordinate and oversee working relationships with stakeholders concerning geo-hazards at local, district, and provincial while liaising with all stakeholders and NDRRMA team to promote standardization of actions and processes for geo-hazard assessment and communication at all levels.
• Develop training manuals, guidance documents, and process-maps for community-level geo-hazard assessment.
• Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities to government/non-government stakeholders, NHSRP at province, district and local level for a common understanding and standardized application of nationally agreed guidelines and standards.
• Lead provincial geohazard technical working groups with inputs on implementation challenges, inconsistencies and/or gaps requiring adjustments/improvement in policies and practices for geo-hazard assessments.
• Ensure project documentation is complete with all required documents and is filed per agency and donor requirements. Assist with the preparation of reports and documentation of case studies and promising/scalable practices.
• Contribute to MEAL requirements by collection and analyses of data, sectoral sharing of learnings and findings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Geology is required. 
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in project support, ideally in the field of geo-hazard assessment and for an INGO is required.
• Experience of GIS (ArcGIS and QGIS) and other map making and analyses tools; development, use and interpretation of maps is required.
• Experience on the guidelines for landslide investigation is required.

• Fluency in English and Nepali languages
• Strong critical thinking and ability to self-initiate
• Nepali typing skill is a plus

 Behaviour competencies

• Results orientation
• Initiating action and change
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Team-work, interpersonal skills
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Analytical skills, sound judgement
• Flexible, proactive approach
• Gender and cultural sensitivity
• Handling sensitive data

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS AND BENEFITS

• Salaries are according to People in Need Salary Scale. Candidates will be informed about the salaries in the beginning of the recruitment process
• Health insurance for both in-patient and out-patient care with maximum benefit limit of NPR 500,000.00 per year per person (Including dependents)
• Accident insurance for all injuries during work time NPR 3,000,000 per year (For Staff only)
• Compensation leave for working overtime when requested by the Line Manager
• Maternity, Paternity and mourning leave as per the labour law
• Communication or internet allowance on monthly basis (Reimbursable)
• Capacity Building program, both internal and external trainings - Induction training, internal online opportunities, such as access to e-learning platform and live webinars
• International environments with opportunities to learn from other country programs and HQ office in Prague
• Per diem for working outside of the duty town depending on the location. Full reimbursement of accommodation and transportation during business trips (as per the organization’s policy)
• Friendly and fair environment in small collective structure where everyone knows each other
• Work hours are from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday with 30 mins break for lunch