Landscape Architect - Mentor and Support

We’re looking for a Landscape Architect - Mentor and Support who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Nepal.

• This assignment seeks to support staff in producing a detailed master plan and construction drawings in collaboration with the Green Infrastructure Team for Tshalumarphey Ecological Park, Takin Preserve, and the Wangchhu River Corridor.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need Bachelor/Master of Landscape Architecture from one of the reputed universities of Australia
• As a volunteer, you will provide technical guidance in planning, designing and executing the landscape projects

About the Partner Organisation 

The Department of Human Settlement under the Minstry of Infrastructure and Transport is a central agency responsible for promoting integrated and sustainable living environment that enables continued enhancement of our country's values and provides opportunities for positive socio-economic development. The mission of the Department is to promote safe, secure, responsible and responsive human settlements through preparation of planning strategies and physical development plans that are consistent with the national development polices. Through the expertise of the volunteer landscape architect, the Department will not only be able to deliver their mandate of planning, designing, and implementing the Tshalumpahey and Wangchu River Corridor Master Plan but also build the human resource capacity of the department to carry out similar projects in the future on their own. In addition, they will be able to guide and build the capacity of the local government and relevant agencies in line with their mandate to carry out similar projects.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.