World Vision International Nepal (WVIN), an international Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and injustice, is looking for potential Nepalese candidates to fill out the following positions:
Position: Advocacy Manager (One) – based in National Office, Lalitpur
Key Responsibilities:
The advocacy Manager will lead WVIN’s advocacy initiatives to contribute to the achievement of Country Strategy priority, development objectives by creating a conducive environment for effective implementation of development and humanitarian projects. S/he will be responsible to establish linkages and relationship with local and national level advocacy for policy influence on rights of children. Liaising, capacity building, mobilization, social accountability and effective implementation of advocacy initiatives from local to national level will be the major scope of work. S/he will also be responsible to lead the effective implementation of global and national campaign and popular mobilizations including “It takes the world to end violence against children”.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience required:
Master’s degree in social science, development studies or in any relevant field with at least 7 years’ experience in the development sector in Nepal. Strong research and analytical skills with substantial experience in evidence-based advocacy are preferred. Sound knowledge of policy context, social accountability, good facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills are essential. Should be able to build PNGOs capacity to develop their institutional capacity for local, provincial and federal level advocacy. S/he should be able to provide strategic leadership to \NV’s advocacy and campaign across Nepal.
Position: People and Culture (HR) Coordinator (One)- based in the National Office, Lalitpur
Key Responsibilities:
The P&C Coordinator role exists to ensure that WVIN attracts the right talent to the right roles in the organization by driving quality recruitment processes. The P&C Coordinator will ensure that staff care support is available to all WVIN staff. S/he will also be responsible to manage and oversee the Traineeship Programme that includes recruiting trainees on an annual basis and working closely with identified supervisors.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience required:
Bachelor’s degree (preferred masters) in Human Resource Management & Organizational Development with at least 2-3 years of proven experience in the related field. Should be able to deliver recruitment services from an in-house or agency environment. Should be able to apply best practice approaches to candidate assessment including competency-based assessment. Build and maintain customer relationships with all levels of stakeholder. Should be able to manage and lead negotiation processes around salary and employment offers. Coordinate staff care and wellbeing programs, and recommend appropriate pathways of support to staff in challenging circumstances. Sound knowledge of Recruitment methodologies, theory, and best practices. Knowledge of best practice in staff care and wellbeing programs. Awareness of relevant legislation is essential.
Core competencies for both positions:
Excellent written and verbal skills in English and Nepali with demonstrated proficiency in computer applications including use of Microsoft Office tools and design software. Should have influencing and coaching skills (ability to work with influence at different levels in the organization), facilitation and presentation skills is essential and ability to work independently and as an active team player. S/he should be self-motivated and have a high level of integrity and honesty, willing to work under pressure; be creative and innovative with decision making and problem-solving.
Last date to apply: 8 September 2019
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates fulfilling the criteria mentioned above may send in their complete `Curriculum Vitae (CV) with the statement of purpose’ by 08 September 2019 before 17:00 hours to the email, address mentioned below.
Email: [email protected].
World Vision International Nepal is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourage candidates of diverse background, women and differently-abled, to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be called for the subsequent selection procedure.
WVIN reserves all rights to qualify/disqualify applications in any case.
People & Culture Department
World Vision International Nepal
Source: Kantipur Dainik, 31 August 2019
