MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE NEPAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: ESP On-site Community Assistant
Division: Project Delivery
Reports to: ESP Specialist-Transmission Lines
Band: B

Background & Project Description

Millennium Challenge Compact was signed on September 14, 2017 between the United States of America, acting through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a United States government entity, and the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, acting through its Ministry of Finance. The Compact aims to increase the availability and reliability of electricity, maintain road quality, and facilitate power trade between Nepal and India helping to spur investments, and accelerate economic growth. The Compact Agreement is currently in implementation stage and is valid for a period of five years from the date of Entry-Into-Force (EIF), i.e. 30 August 2023. Pursuant to the agreement, the entity charged with implementing the project has been established as the Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal). This position will assume a critical role in the success of Electricity Transmission Project (ETP) ofMCA-Nepal. The Government of Nepal has designated the ETP as a National Pride project and designed to increase domestic electricity consumption by improving both availability and reliability of electricity in the nation’s grid, increase investment powered by more reliable electricity and increase government revenues, by exporting surplus electricity.

Position Objective

The Environmental and Social Performance (ESP) On-Site Community Assistant under the functional supervision of ESP Specialist-Transmission Lines, is responsible for the execution of project support activities, organizing logistical and administrative support for project activities, gathering and inputting information, and monitoring and reporting on project activities. This position will be based in project-affected districts and are expected to interact with local communities, including disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts basic monitoring of environmental, health, safety and social performance of construction contractors in accordance With MCA-Nepal ‘s environmental and social management system;

Represents MCA-Nepal at the local level in project areas, including availability at MCA-Nepal local offices, attending meetings and monitoring ESP consultant and contractor activities;

Coordinates ESP activities at the local level as defined by project plan ensuring that these are delivered on a timely basis to support broader project initiatives and objectives;

Ensures participation and consultation Of disadvantaged and vulnerable groups in meetings and implementation.

Builds rapport and relationship with the affected communities, people and local government line agencies.

Coordinates with other ESP specialists and Quality Assurance Managers (EHS and Social) to monitor and manage the grievance mechanism; follow procedure for grievance redress by collaborating with PMs and other Project Delivery staff.

Planning

Organizes logistics and administrative requirements for local ESP activities (e.g. travel, venue management, etc.) and ensure that these are delivered and that costs are controlled in line With established budgets.

Reporting

Collects and input disaggregated (gender, caste, vulnerability and ethnicity) information for use in ESP monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities, ensuring the accuracy of data and adherence to established formats for reporting.

Maintains field level documentation and databases related to ESP information.

Communications

Supports stakeholder engagement and field activities through communication and coordination between community members (including disadvantaged groups, women, lower-caste community members and those speaking local dialects) and MCA-Nepal, project partners and contractors.

Addresses queries from staff and external stakeholders (e.g. partner organizations, government offices) related to the implementation Of ESP activities to build an informed basis for interaction and increased efficiency in the execution of activities

Maintains a calendar of ESP activities and ensures that staff and project stakeholders are informed Of upcoming deadlines and project progress against milestones to support overall project management.

Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

For more information:
Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal)
Lal Durbar Convention Centre, Yak & Yeti Complex, Durbar Marg, Kathmandu
+977-01-4540951

info@mcanp.org

www.mcanp.org

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