Advocacy Manager

Position Title

Advocacy Manager

KOSHISH, established in 2008, is a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting mental health and psychosocial well-being in Nepal. Embracing the spirit of "NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US," KOSHISH advocates for the inclusion and meaningful participation of individuals with mental health problems and psychosocial disabilities. KOSHISH actively engages in holistic mental health programs, awareness campaigns, and advocacy efforts. Our overarching goal is to mainstream mental health within the broader health system and societal domains, such as social protection, education, inclusion, and employment.

The Advocacy Manager is a senior position responsible for leading and managing the organization's advocacy and awareness programs, including the planning and strategic implementation of multispectral activities especially mental health, suicide prevention, disability inclusion This role is critical for setting the organization's advocacy agenda, generating evidence, supervising the advocacy team and coordination with all the existing projects, and ensuring effective coordination with all stakeholders, reporting directly to the Executive Director

This position will be also direct implementation of two following projects - 1. Main streamlining of mental health through self-Advocacy- Phase IV and 2. Strengthen inclusion for women and girls at risk of institutionalization, which may be replicated by the Government and other stakeholders. –(Inclusion). In addition, he will be obligating to lead and contribute advocacy to parts of all the existing projects in entire projects. She/He will contributing in Fundraising by contributing technical input to proposals, aligning advocacy priorities with donor interests, identify new funding opportunities to sustain and expand program impact.

Key Result Areas and Responsibilities

A. Strategic Advocacy and Policy Leadership

B. Projects  and Programmes  Management

C. Evidence Generation and Review

E. Stakeholder Relations and Representation

H. Fundraising & Resource Management

Interested candidates are requested to fill the application form- CLICK HERE

We will be reviewing the applications on a Rolling Basis, however the last date to submit your application is 22nd July  2026.

Eligible candidates with disabilities, women and from the local area are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, dignity, and well-being of all individuals and maintains zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, or any other form of harm. All shortlisted candidates will be required to comply with KOSHISH’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct and will undergo appropriate safeguarding checks KOSHISH reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.

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