SOS Children’s Villages Nepal
JOB OPPORTUNITY
SOS Children’s Villages Nepal as a non-governmental social development organisation support children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief. We advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We offer a secure and friendly work environment; and are committed to safeguarding the rights of the children by having zero tolerance policy in this regard. We are further committed to provide a safe environment for staff and children, young people and adults with whom we work, where human rights are respected and upheld, and healthy relations fostered by building organisational systems, capacity, and awareness on our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We are now looking for interested and qualified individuals for a project named “Promoting Educational Resilience of Schools on Equitable Access to education Amid COVID – 19” based in Bharatpur Chitwan.
Job Positions:
1. Project Coordinator (1 ) in contract basis – based in Bharatpur, Chitwan:
The Project Coordinator is responsible for implementation of the project with various tasks including preparation of comprehensive action plans, budget management, tracking of activity implementation status, regular technical support and guidance to partner schools, project monitoring, progress reporting and relationship building/ coordination with local government bodies and stakeholders. S/he will provide technical support to partner schools on planning, capacity building and implementation of project activities related to equitable access to education, learner’s safety, strategies to address learning losses, preparedness for crisis, strengthening socio-emotional skills of children. With the support of Community Mobilizers, s/he will directly engage with partner schools and stakeholders for promoting educational resilience on equitable access to education
Qualification, Experience and Skills:
Minimum Master’s Degree in any discipline with three years of experience in development sector, preferably in education sector. Preference will be given to candidate having sound knowledge and experience in project management. Having experience in ICT based education/distance learning and coordination with stakeholder will be an added value. Preference will be given to candidates having two – wheeler license.
2. Community Mobilizer (2) in contract basis – based in Bharatpur, Chitwan:
The Community Mobilizer will be responsible for ensuring efficient and effective implementation of project activities. S/he will support the Project Coordinator in implementation, coordination, and monitoring of project activities at the field level, and ensuring quality and timely implementation of project activities as per the detailed activity plan. S/he will support the project on capacity building of teachers, tracking of project activities, monitoring of project implementation, community awareness, coordination with local government bodies and stakeholders, etc. S/he will directly work with partner schools in their engagement in project activities.
Qualification, Experience and Skills:
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with two years of experience in development sector (preferably in education sector). S/he should have sound knowledge in Information Communication Technology, and project management skill. Candidates having experience in community mobilization will be an added advantage. Preference will be given to candidates having two – wheeler license.
3.Accountant (1) in contract basis – based in Bharatpur, Chitwan:
The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining financial discipline with proper accounting system of the project. S/he has to prepare financial reports, presentations, and manage day-to-day financial transactions and financial correspondence, realistic analysis of annual budget forecasts, including controlling and monitoring of budget.
Qualification, Experience and Skills:
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Management with one year of relevant work experience. Knowledge of government regulations in relation to procurement and accounting system of Nepal is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates having two – wheeler license.
For all the above-mentioned positions, candidates should have good command in English and Nepali languages (both written and spoken). Proficiency in Microsoft Office Package, email and internet is a must. Experience of working with children and young people will be an added advantage. Candidates are expected to have excellent interpersonal skills and positive attitude, and must be a Nepali citizen.
Salary and other benefits: As per the rules of the organization.
Interested candidates are requested to apply with the Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Employment Application Form (mandatory document, please download it here) by 17:00 hrs., 25 May 2022 (11 Jestha 2079), Wednesday to email address : cv.bharatpur@sosnepal,org.np, Tel. No.: +977-56-527725
SOS Children’s Villages Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all the applications without assigning any reason whatsoever. SOS Children’s Villages Nepal follows the Inclusive Policy and therefore encourages women, people with disabilities, people of ethnic minorities and marginalized communities to apply.
