YOUNG GRADUATE PROFESSIONALS

Industry:        Non-profit/International Development

Term:              3 x 4-month project placements (12-month total), with possibility of extension

Eligibility:       This position is available for Nepal citizens only

Organization Description

Founded in 2004, Build Change is a non‐profit social enterprise whose mission is to save lives in earthquakes and hurricanes. Build Change designs disaster-resistant houses and schools, trains homeowners, builders, engineers and government officials to build them, works with governments to develop and implement building standards, partners with the private sector to improve building materials quality and create jobs, and facilitates access to incentive-based capital for reconstruction and retrofitting by partnering with financing institutions and government subsidy programs. Build Change started its work in Aceh, Indonesia after the 2004 earthquake and tsunami and has since expanded to include programs in China, Haiti, Colombia, Guatemala, Nepal, and the Philippines. Build Change has trained more than 25,300 people on earthquake-resistant design and construction techniques, guided 31 organizations in using homeowner-driven design, created almost 12,000 jobs and provided technical assistance for more than 48,700 safer buildings, impacting an estimated 245,026 people.
 

Program & Position Description:

Build Change - Nepal is seeking competent, smart, dynamic & committed graduates to join the Build Change team. We offer an opportunity for Young Graduate Professionals to gain hands-on experience across design, supervision, project management, impact monitoring, communication and strategic planning in international disaster response and disaster risk reduction programs. You will enjoy outstanding support to help you fulfill your potential and an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Through a series of short, project based placements, the Young Graduate Professional position offers a uniquely diverse experience. You will undertake different rotations, gaining exposure to a range of exciting projects in a variety of locations in earthquake affected Nepal. You will work on active projects, take on real responsibility and experience different aspects of Build Change’s work – all of which will help you build towards the potential of a long-term career with us.

Young Graduate Professionals may also receive the opportunity to complete a rotation within one of Build Change’s global field locations outside Nepal. As a result of successful completion of your time with Build Change as a Young Graduate Professional, we would aim to see you progress to a full-time member of the team into middle or senior management.

The program has been developed to support your personal and professional growth. We will offer you a wide range of demanding but rewarding experiences. In short, we will equip you to make an impact - then we will give you the opportunity to follow it through and implement. This program would be divided into 3x 4-month project placements tailored to match the successful candidate's skill set and strategy of the relevant Build Change program area. 

Requirements

• Graduates from business, communications, international development, engineering, architecture or related professions are welcome to apply – a masters or post-graduate qualifications is preferred
• We are looking for dynamic, exceptional candidates. No ego, drama, or pessimism; the successful candidate will be flexible, humble, patient, and have a good sense of humor.
• Must be flexible to relocate to various earthquake affected areas of Nepal
• Fluent English and Nepali