1. Project Coordinator 2. Finance and Operations Officer 3. Social Mobilizer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

KOSHI VICTIM SOCIETY (KVS) is a leading non-profit development and humanitarian organization in Madhesh Province, Nepal, established in 2003 in Rajbiraj, Saptari. KVS has been working on humanitarian assistance, community development, natural resource conservation, and environmental protection, focusing on underprivileged women, children, disabled individuals, and marginalized groups. In collaboration with various donors and INGOs, KVS has implemented projects in areas such as DRRM, CCA, WASH, education, livelihoods, and more.  

In partnership with The Asia Foundation under the USAID Civil Society and Media (CSM) Program Cultural Connectors Challenge Fund, KVS is launching a project titled "Empowering Women and Youth Groups Against Dowry" in Saptakoshi, Kanchanrup, and Tilathikoiladi Rural Municipalities of Saptari district. Eligible candidates are invited to apply for the following positions:

1.     Position: Project Coordinator – 1

The Project Coordinator (PC) is responsible for implementing project activities in the field in close coordination and collaboration with local government. S/he will ensure that project interventions are timely and effectively implemented in compliance with planning and expected results. The role includes supporting effective coordination and collaboration with local government and other organizations in the project area, managing budget, work planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of project activities at the local level. S/he will work closely with the group and municipality, track activity delivery as per the plan, and prepare Monthly, Quarterly, and Final reports, submitting them timely to relevant agencies.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (preference for a Master’s degree) in development studies, public health, gender and development, or other social sciences, with a minimum of 5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years with a Master’s degree in local-level project implementation.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Willingness to travel and stay in rural areas.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Local language skills are preferable.
• Strong training, coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills.
• Strong community mobilization skills.
• Strong coordinating and monitoring skills.
• Ability to work independently and under strict deadlines.
• Should have a motorcycle with a valid license.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

2.     Position: Finance and Operations Officer – 1

The Finance and Operations Officer will perform daily financial and administrative activities, including financial reporting, various administration, and finance activities, communicating with the funding agency, monitoring the budget, forecasting, and other project implementation-related work.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in management or equivalent with a minimum of 3 year of experience in the same field.
• Prepare vouchers with supporting documents and other necessary financial data entry.
• Lead petty cash maintenance, prepare cash vouchers, and replenish according to established petty cash levels.
• Maintain and safely back up finance-related documents and data.
• Regularly track bank statements and deposit taxes as per the rules.
• Maintain and update staff personal files and leave records.
• Conduct field visits and provide onsite coaching and verification.
• Familiarity with accounting software, preferably FAMAS, is preferred.
• Lead logistic support in arranging workshops, seminars, training, and visitors.
• Ensure both incoming and outgoing mails/documents are properly managed.
• Check received goods and required documentation, as well as goods to be dispatched, and prepare necessary documents.
• Manage and document all administrative and logistic requirements, ensuring proper backup of electronic and hard copy documents.
• Manage and track program supply distributions.
• Assist with market surveys and physical verification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

3.     Position: Social Mobilizer – 2

The role of Social Mobilizer (SM) involves conducting comprehensive needs assessments to identify gender and caste discrimination in program development and address those needs. They assist in resource allocation, organize training and professional development for counselors, collect data, and evaluate program effectiveness.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• At least a Proficiency Certificate level passed with 1 year work experience. 
• Willingness to travel and stay in rural areas.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Local language skills are preferable.
• Ability to coordinate with governmental and non-governmental organizations and support structures at the local level.
• 2-wheeler driving license holder preferred. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to apply to the position fulfilling the criteria mentioned above may send in their complete ‘Curriculum Vitae (CV) with statement of purpose by November 27, 2024, before 4:00 pm to the email, address : vacancykvs@gmail.com

KVS is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourage candidates of diverse background, women and differently able, to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be called for the subsequent selection procedure.