The Trail-based Tourism Development Project (TTDP) is a joint initiative of the Governments of Switzerland and Nepal. The goal of the project is for people in Koshi Province to increase their income and contribute to the conservation of culture with innovative and sustainable tourism offers. It focuses on four main trail routes namely Mundum, Chiyabari, Phalgunanda and Laligurans trails spanning 29 municipalities in Koshi Province. On Behalf of Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Helvetas Nepal provides technical assistance to the project. Helvetas Nepal invites applications from competent and committed Nepali Citizens for the following position.

Post : Technical Officer (based on the project needs - Roster)

Required No. : Few

Duration : based on project needs

Job purpose

• Responsible to carryout survey, design verification and implementation at local level under the guidance and supervision of the Trail Coordinator; 
• Collection of the socio-economic data of the community in close coordination with social safeguard officer;
• Undertake the detailed design for the construction and/or rehabilitation of the selected infrastructure in consultation with the beneficiaries.

Required Education, Experience and Social Compete

• Diploma in civil engineering or TSLC from CTEVT for an assistant sub engineer with a minimum 3 years of experience in planning and design small local infrastructures.
• Familiar with the use of GPS survey methodologies, use of GIS and AutoCAD software.
• Commitment towards gender equality, social inclusion, and poverty reduction is a must.

Salary and Benefits : As per rules and regulations of Helvetas Nepal.

Application Procedures :

• Interested candidates meeting the requirements are requested to visit our website at https://apply.helvetasnepal.org and submit an application through online portal. Detailed job description is available on the website.
• Any telephone enquiries/and or attempts to apply undue influence will result disqualification of candidates. 
• Deadline for submission of application : 17 August 2025

Helvetas Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (Woman, Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority communities).

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the selection process. 

Helvetas Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons.

Source: Kantipur