Call for Proposals: Consultant (Geologist) for Geo-hazard Assessment

Call for Proposals: Consultant (Geologist) for Geo-hazard Assessment

Shree Swanra Integrated Community Development Center (SSICDC), Gorkha, a well-established Non-Governmental Organization working in the fields of Child Protection, Education, Women Empowerment, Social Mobilization, Health, HIV/AIDS, Social Development, Biodiversity Conservation, Climate Change Adaptation, DRR, GEDSI, Food Security & Livelihood, Gender Based Violence, Shelter and WASH since 1987 AD in Gorkha and other districts of Nepal. After the Mega Earthquake, SSICDC Gorkha has been implementing Earthquake Response and Recovery Projects in different municipalities and rural municipalities of Gorkha District in collaboration with Lutheran World Relief (LWR), Save the Children, CARE-Nepal, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), UNDP, WWF, UNICEF, Raleigh International and others.

SSICDC, Gorkha invites applications from eligible, interested, young, energetic, motivated, qualified and dedicated candidates for the Budhi Gandaki Flood Response in Gorkha project (ERRF II) funded by CRS Nepal, to be implemented from November 2026 to January 2027 (3 months).

The implementation of the project and the consultant service is subject to approval by the donor.

SSICDC, Gorkha invites technical and financial proposals from qualified Geologists to carry out the geo-hazard assessment for the Budhi Gandaki Flood Response in Gorkha project. This is a consultancy assignment, separate from the staff positions above. The assessment will guide site selection and safe construction of transitional shelters for 25 disaster-affected households, and will be coordinated with the Project manager and Project Engineer.

Scope of work: Field-based geo-hazard assessment of proposed shelter sites (landslide, flood, erosion and other hazards); site-wise recommendations on suitability and safe construction; assessment report with maps and photographs; coordination with the Project Engineer, SSICDC and CRS Nepal; presentation of findings to project stakeholders.

Required qualification and experience: Minimum master’s degree (bachelor’s with relevant experience may be considered) in Geology, Engineering Geology or a related field; at least 3 years of experience in geo-hazard / landslide/slope stability assessment, preferably for post-disaster shelter or infrastructure projects in Nepal. Knowledge of NDRRMA guidelines and Himalayan geology will be an advantage.

Interested consultants must submit the following documents in a sealed envelope or by email, clearly marked “Proposal for Geo-hazard Assessment Consultant”:

• Technical proposal: understanding of the assignment, methodology, and a detailed work plan with timeline and deliverables (to be completed within the project period, Nov 2026 – Jan 2027).

• Financial proposal: detailed budget (professional fee, field/travel and other costs), stating clearly amounts are inclusive of VAT and applicable taxes.

• Legal documents: valid PAN registration certificate & citizenship

• Biodata / CV: updated CV of the consultant and of each key expert, with academic and professional certificates and details of similar past assignments (with contact references).

Proposals must be submitted within 10 days of the first date of publication to the same address given below. SSICDC, Gorkha reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, and the assignment is subject to approval by the donor.

All interested Nepali citizens who meet the basic requirements can apply for the posts. S/he should submit a cover letter and an updated CV, mentioning the post applied for. Apply within 10 days of the first date of publication (i.e., by 13 November 2026) at the following address. SSICDC, Gorkha reserves all rights to accept or reject any application.

Human Resource Department

Shree Swanra Integrated Community Development Center

Gorkha Municipality-8, Haramtari, Gorkha

Email: gorkhassicdc@gmail.com

Phone no.: 9845348632 / 9841683867

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the further recruitment process. Telephone calls will not be entertained. Applications from disadvantaged castes, local residents, adjoining wards of the rural municipalities, ethnic groups and women are especially encouraged.