Website United Mission to Nepal (UMN)
United Mission to Nepal (UMN) is an international development organisation committed to empowering people facing multiple marginalisations to transform their lives and move towards the fullness of life. In serving the people of Nepal, multicultural teams of Nepali and volunteer expatriate staff collaborate with local organisations across nine districts, including four provinces and two hospitals. Together, they build partnerships that foster healthy, dignified, and empowered individuals and transformed communities.
In response to the Bhotekoshi flash flood, UMN invites applications from interested and qualified Nepali candidates for the positions mentioned below. The selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating, implementing, and monitoring recovery project activities.
Position: Project Manager (Engineer)
Required Number: 1
Location: Kathmandu
The Project Manager (Engineer) will support regular monitoring, ensure quality assurance, and provide technical inputs on construction and settlement related interventions at the field level throughout the recovery project.
Qualification and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, disaster management or a related field.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in public, institutional, or private building construction.
- Experience in project implementation, monitoring, and reporting, preferably in a humanitarian context.
- Experience working in humanitarian settings, particularly in the community, school, and health sectors, is preferred.
- Knowledge of multi-hazard-resistant construction techniques and rural construction practices.
- Experience working in a cross-cultural setting is preferred.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Salaries and benefits will be according to UMN standards.
All interested individuals who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply for this position. The Job Description and Application Form can be downloaded from our website below.
Completed application forms should be sent by email to nepali.recruit@umn.org.np by 5:00 pm on Monday, 19 October 2026. Short-listed candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment process.
Women and candidates from minority and marginalised groups are strongly encouraged to apply.