Project Officer

PeaceWin Nepal

Vacancy Announcement

Published Date: December 13, 2024

Established on September 26, 1990, and registered on December 20, 1992, with the District Administration Office in Bajura, PeaceWin Nepal is a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to fostering a gender-sensitive, peaceful, and just society in Nepal. We provide a supportive learning environment to women, children, and youth, laying the foundation for their career development. As an implementing partner of Good Neighbors International Nepal for Bajura district, PeaceWin is actively engaged in programs focusing on education, child protection, health, and sponsorship programs in Budhiganga Municipality & Khaptad Chhededaha Rural Municipality of Bajura district. PeaceWin is currently inviting applications from qualified Nepali citizens committed to delivering results with the highest integrity for the following position:

Position: Project Officer (1)

Position objectives:

A project officer shall lead the overall project with close coordination with the local government and partner organization.

Job Description:

The incumbent will be mainly focused on the following major duties and responsibilities: 

Planning and Implementation:

• Prepare a plan for project operation in collaboration with donor organizations, local government, schools, child clubs and other stakeholders in the project area, and execute the project interventions in the best way.
• Prepare periodic plans of action for education and child protection activities and execute them accordingly in the target areas.
• Facilitate the formation of community groups like child clubs, parents’ groups and girls’ clubs and mobilize them for their empowerment and capacity strengthening.

Training and Development:

• Conduct orientation, interaction and discussion for sensitizing communities on child rights, child protection and other educational issues as required.
• Support on conducting the workshop and training for enhancing the capacity of teachers, child club members, parents and community stakeholders on educational as well as child protection issues; mostly on inclusive classroom pedagogy and practices, classroom management, school leadership, and child rights, child protection and child participation.
• Enhance the capacity of community facilitators (CFs) for the effective implementation of the project.
• Guide technically to ECED teachers and early grade schoolteachers for promotion of child-friendly classroom management in school.

MEAL:

• Carry out the periodical assessment of the project in order to assess the gap in operational practices of project interventions.
• Collect and compile training needs assessments of teachers, SMC/PTA members, and child club members and develop a plan to address the needs with the coordination concern department. 
• Conduct field visits to observe, monitor, and evaluate the project interventions and utilization status and share with the supervisor.
• Develop farm/format with the coordination supervisor and implement in the field. 
• Review the physical and financial progress of project interventions
• Assist in preparing reports as per the suggestion of the supervisor. 
• Collect relevant information and prepare case stories, best practices, and lessons learned from the project and share them with the supervisor.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Extend coordination with concerned local government, schools, community networks (child club, child rights committee), and other like-minded organizations and civil society, and seek collaboration in the project.
• Participate in the programs, meetings, and discussions held at the district/community level and share the learning and experiences.

Qualifications and required skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a relevant field.
• At least 2 years of working experience in education and child protection.
• Proven experience working in Bajura District.
• Knowledge of current education and child protection policies and practices of the Government of Nepal. 
• Should have expertise in data analysis, report writing, and training facilitation.
• Should have team mobilization, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in English, Nepali, and local languages.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and the Internet.
• Tow-wheeler driving license.

NOTES:

• Locals, especially women and members of ethnic or marginalized communities are encouraged to apply for this position.
• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be notified for the further process.
• Canvassing at any stage of the recruitment process shall lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit the cover letter and current detailed CV by filling out the Vacancy Application form downloading from https://www.peacewin.org.np/publications/forms-formats/ and submit to peacewin.calls@gmail.com or PeaceWin Central Office, Martadi, Bajura before 5:00 pm, December 23, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed for the next round. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained.