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Public Health Engineering (PHE) Coordinator

Category Engineering
Location Bagmati Province, Kathmandu District
Job Level Mid Level
Job Type Contract
Salary Nrs. Negotiable Monthly
Education Level Diploma
Desired Candidate Both(Female, Male)
Experience 4 + years
Expiry date Sep 15, 2026 (5 days left)

Job Description

Posiiton: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING (PHE) COORDINATOR (INT11818)
Location: Nepal – Kathmandu
Workplace Type: On-site
Hours: 40
Salary: As per national pay scale
Job Family: Programme
Division: International
Grade :National D1
Job Type :Fixed Term
Closing Date:15 September 2026
Country: Nepal
Closing date: 15 SEP 2026
Interviews: as per scheduled date
Location: Kathmandu- 70% travel to multiple flood-affected districts)
Contract: Fixed term
One Oxfam Grade: D1
Salary and benefits: As per national pay scale
Flexible working: We believe flexible working is key to building the Organization of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. However, we think this role would work particularly well as a full-time role for 40 hours per week.

The Role

To provide technical coordination and lead implementation of Public Health Engineering (PHE) interventions within the Rasuwa Flash flood response. The post holder will ensure that water supply, sanitation, drainage, waste management, and related public health infrastructure are designed, implemented, and monitored to a high technical standard, in accordance with Oxfam policies, humanitarian standards, cluster priorities, and community needs. The role will support partners in quality programming, capacity strengthening of staff and partners, and integration with Public Health Promotion, Protection, Gender, and MEAL approaches.

Who we are looing for:
We are looking for someone who has the following experience, knowledge and competencies.

Education:

Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Public Health Engineering, Hydraulics, or a related field.

Experience & Skills:

Minimum 4 years of professional experience in WASH/Public Health Engineering programmes, including in humanitarian responses.
Demonstrated experience managing technical teams and multi-site implementation.
Strong experience in design, construction, rehabilitation, and supervision of water supply and sanitation infrastructure.
Experience developing BoQs, technical drawings, specifications, and contractor management processes.
Experience working with local partners and government stakeholders.
Sound understanding of humanitarian standards, including Sphere and accountability principles.
Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing operational environments.
Excellent communication, coordination, and representation skills.
Strong report writing and information management skills in English.
Commitment to gender equality, inclusion, safeguarding, and humanitarian principles.

What we offer

This role will provide you with an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam by working closely with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their field of Gender, WASH and Water Governance, Humanitarian and DRM and so forth along with the national and international training and development opportunities. Our offer consists of fair pay and competitive benefits package. At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.

Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile and click in apply below.

Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process and the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is identified.
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