Community Liaison Manager

Job Description

CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.

Job Description

The Community Liaison Manager position is in support of USAID’s Nepal Reconstruction Engineering Services (NRES) Project. This is a mid-level personnel position to assist the supervisor implement and oversee the community engagement and social mobilization processes, while assisting in managing and supervising a team of social mobilizers in various geographical areas in Nepal.

The Community Liaison Manager is primarily responsible for:

• Overseeing the implementation of the Community Engagement Plan;
• Facilitating resolution of possible conflicts during site selection, relocation, reconstruction, and operation and maintenance of public infrastructure under the NRES Project;
• Coordinating and establishing working relationships with the stakeholders in the project implementation districts;
• Supervising the team of social mobilizers;
• Maintaining relationships with the community to keep them informed and obtain their preferences and consent in support of the project;
• Ensuring Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) throughout all stages of the project;

• Preparing and submitting reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, besides other reporting requirements suggested by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

The Community Liaison Manager must have the following minimum qualifications:

• A master’s degree in sociology/anthropology, rural development, conflict resolution, community mobilization, or other relevant degree with commensurate professional experience;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the relevant field after bachelor’s degree; or minimum of 7 years of experience in the relevant field after master’s degree;
• Demonstrated organizational, supervision, and record keeping skills;
• Willingness to frequently travel to remote areas; and

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Nepali.

Assignment Category - Fulltime-Regular

Amount of Travel Required - 30%

Business Unit – DAS – (Development Assistance Services)

Group - DAP

CDM Smith Employment Type - Local

About the Organization

CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate—as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.