Program Officer

Vacancy Announcement

SMNF-Nepal is a non-profit making organization founded in 1996 to address maternal mortality and neo-natal health, invites application for the following positions for the Project: Strengthening Sustainable SRHR and Climate Resilient Health System in Nepal. This position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding, Nepali citizens with an interest and experience in related field are highly encouraged to apply.

Program Officer (4)-Jajarkot, Pyuthan, Rolpa, Rukum East (For the 3 months with the possibility of extension)

Job Description:

• Coordinate, consolidate and ensure smooth implementation of program activities according to project design.
• Manage and supervise social mobilizers based on intervened R/Municipalities and ensure the community participation in SRHR/SAS activities along with other software aspects of the project when necessary.
• Take part in local, national or international campaigns and different health education media or tools to raise awareness on SRHR/SAS.
• Liaise with Ward and Municipal authorities, Health Office (HO), and other Key stakeholders in facilitating smooth operations of project activities in their respective areas.
• Provide support to Rural Municipalities/Municipalities/Wards/HFs in resource allocation and utilization for safe abortion service, policy formulation and execution, Annual Work plan and Budgeting, Health governance, SAS sites establishment and expansion, GESI, and climate justice.
• Documentation and routinely planning as well as reporting of the events/activities.
• Ensure the implementation of SAS accessibility and sustainable interventions for specific target groups e.g. HFOMCs, HWs, FCHVs, Youths, adolescents, Natural Leaders, Men and Boys, women and men groups etc.
• Coordinate with Program Management and the finance unit of the organization during routine planning and reporting.
• Coordination with local stakeholders to ensure collaboration with other stakeholders in the district.
• Develop the case studies, success stories, and other learning documents.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in public health (BPH) with 1 year of experience in SRHR.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Good community mobilization, interpersonal, networking, communication and management skills.
• Excellent coordination skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to work in a team and to work under pressure and in remote/difficult circumstances.

Suitable candidates are encouraged to submit written applications (application should include: a cover letter describing why the applicant would be suitable for the position described above; and a full resumé / curriculum vitae) by email (vacancysmnf2020@gmail.com) by March 26, 2025.