Project Coordinator

Panchtara Yuwa Samrakshak Manch (PTYSM) is leading Karnali Province based NGO. It was registered in District Administration Office (DAO), Jajarkot in 1997 and affiliated with Social Welfare Council (SWC) in 1998. The NGO was established by young development professionals and social workers having long experiences in rural development. The organization was established with the sole aim to create social justice through the empowerment of vulnerable groups. Since the establishment, it has been working for economically poor and socially disadvantaged groups including Dalit, indigenous and marginalized ethnicity; children, Person with Disabilities, and youths to ensure their equitable access to resources, opportunities, and decision-making processes. 

PTYSM has been consistently involved in project development and execution in coordination with GoN (DCCs, Municipalities, and LAs), I/NGOs, bilateral and multilateral agencies on various dimensions ranging from community mobilization and institutional building, livelihood promotion, entrepreneurship development, education, and capacity development, training, child right and child protection, awareness, agriculture, livestock and forestry, climate change adaptation and mitigation, community health, water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), Maternal and neonatal renewal energy, social accountability, gender, disability and social Inclusion (GEDSI), human rights and peace building; and DRR & CCA.  

The Enhancing Access of Person with Disabilities and Vulnerable People to Health- Rehabilitation and Social- economic Service (EA) Project has been in implementation in partnership with Handicap International Federation. The project will address the issues of Disability Inclusion, livelihood promotion and Climate Resilience to reach the disadvantaged communities: mainly Person with Disabilities (PwDs), marginalised communities, gender, and ethnical minorities. The overall project objectives are:

THEME/PROGRAMME: Disability Inclusion, Livelihood Promotion & Health Rehabilitation

LOCATION: Centre Office, Khalanga, Jajarkot with 30% field visits to project locations

TYPE OF CONTACT: Annual

Project Coordinator is a member High Level Management Committee (HLMC) of Panch Tara Yuwa Samrakshak Manch (PTYSM)/ EA project team Jajarkot under the supervision of Programme Director and is responsible for:

Staff reporting to this post: 4:  Finance and Admin Assistant, Physiotherapist, Field Supervisors, Auxiliary Nursing Midwife (ANM)

Budget Responsibilities: As per LOA

Role Dimensions: Project Coordinator is expected to lead the overall project portfolio to implement project with a cohesive integration among sectors and cross cutting themes. However, the position will have major portfolio for economic inclusion of person with disability and other vulnerable people under the project.

This position expects to maintain a strong professionalism and role modelling for the team and others to demonstrate integrity, accountability, passion, commitment, and strong team spirit. The incumbent should be able to work independently and interdependently managing every kind of situation and context. The local resources are managed well to effectively run the project interventions for the longer run. 

The job duties and responsibilities are set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonable of their level of skills and experience.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with an updated CV and cover letter at panchtara.jajarkot@gmail.com addressing to the Human Resource Department, PTYSM Jajarkot or can drop the hard copy of their CV and cover letter at PTYSM Jajarkot Head office Jajarkot with in 13 September 2024.

Please indicate the position title while applying on the subject of your application. Preference will be given to disadvantaged groups (women, Dalit, Janajati and local residents) in the recruitment process. Only shortlisted candidate will be contracted. Telephone inquiries shall not be entertained.