Location: Surkhet (Birendranagar), Nepal
Lutheran World Relief, part of Corus International, has worked in Nepal since 2013. Corus International is a global leader in international development working to end extreme poverty. The Project Manager, Health Infrastructure manages and coordinates technical activities in health infrastructure for the Takeda-funded 'Suswastha (Good Health)' project, which strengthens warning systems, infrastructure and health responses for climate-sensitive diseases and disasters. The role provides technical inputs into project workplans, budgets, guidelines, training curricula, implementation tools, reporting and MEL, in compliance with award requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Technical delivery, quality and impact (60%): manage design, construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of project-supported facilities; ensure compliance with engineering standards, environmental safeguards and donor requirements; integrate climate-health resilience (flood-resistant, earthquake-resilient structures, ventilation for heat stress, safe water and sanitation); monitor progress and risks; support procurement including technical specifications and bid evaluation; conduct site visits for quality assurance.
- Coordination and collaboration (25%): work with project staff, sub-recipients, contractors and government agencies; facilitate stakeholder coordination meetings; contribute to portfolio reviews, learning exchanges and donor reporting; represent the project in technical forums and government consultations.
- Data management, documentation and reporting (15%): contribute quality data to the project reporting system with the MEL team; prepare monthly and semi-annual technical reports; maintain accurate records of infrastructure activities, contracts and expenditures; document lessons learned in climate-resilient infrastructure.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years' experience in Engineering or equivalent; Master's desired.
- Experience in multicultural, multi-linguistic environments and managing international donor terms and conditions.
- Proven record of strong working relationships with host-country counterparts and NGO/FBO/CBO actors.
- Strong knowledge of construction standards, environmental safeguards and climate-health integration; familiarity with infrastructure compliance and reporting.
- Strong knowledge of international donor funding mechanisms; excellent written and verbal English; second language preferred; proficiency in Office 365; Salesforce a plus.
The position has no direct reports. Corus has an in-person work policy (Monday to Friday); travel is required, and work may involve high-security or basic living conditions. Authorization to work in Nepal is required. Regular full-time.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the Corus International applicant portal (ApplicantPro): https://corus.applicantpro.com/jobs/4254671