Various Positions

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Background

Prayas Nepal is a non-governmental organization established in 2070 B.S with collective efforts of like-minded people of Khotang district to help underprivileged people, especially the people of Aiselukharka RM, Khotang. Currently Prayas Nepal is implementing different programs in education, agriculture and infrastructure. Prayas Nepal with support from dZi Foundation/Nepal is currently implementing a project aiming at helping rural communities in Aiselukharka RM, khotang achieve prosperity by eliminating barriers to basic needs, fostering opportunities for sustainable livelihoods, and building their capacity to catalyze transformational change. The project partners with communities to support complementary health, education, and livelihood programs that unlock local opportunities, build more unified communities, and create lasting solutions to complex local challenges.

Prayas Nepal is looking for the following positions and click on the links for detailed job descriptions:

1. Position: Program Officer

Reports to: Chair

Supervises: All program and admin/finance officers funded under dZi project

Location: Aiselukharka RM, Khotang

Job Purpose

The Program Officer is responsible for coordinating between the NGO and the funding agency, ensuring timely and quality planning, implementation, and reporting as per the contract. This role involves establishing and maintaining good working relationships with government and non-government organizations in the working areas and bridging between staff and the Board to ensure coherence between project activities and organizational values and priorities. The Program Officer will lead the development of work plans, support the team and management to ensure adherence to contractual deliverables, and build and maintain relationships with local government and communities.

Click on the link below for detailed job descriptions:

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1DP-dN5RviTA9Srdk2tiqcDZX1wZ02yis

2. Position: Education Officer

Reports to: Program Officer

Supervises: N/A

Coordinates with: All technical officers and admin/finance officer

Location: Aiselukharka RM, Khotang

Job Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Program Officer, the Education Officer's primary responsibility is to ensure that all planned activities under the Quality Education Program are effectively implemented to improve the quality of education in targeted schools. This role involves maintaining regular contact with school administrators, visiting cluster schools regularly, and ensuring that project activities directly support the overall quality improvement of schools and the educational goals of the partner municipality.

Click on the link below for detailed job descriptions:

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1CPzh3mZzAPQQ5P-Q5CRNt9Q6V3-MMnt_

3. Position: Livelihood Officer

Reports to: Program Officer

Supervises: NA / As required

Coordinates with: All technical officers and admin/finance officer

Location: Aiselukharka RM, Khotang

Job Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Program Officer, the Livelihood Officer is responsible for designing the most suitable Livelihood (Agri) interventions based on the local context and the needs of the target communities. This role involves managing daily operations and monitoring the progress and implementation of these interventions. Frequent visits to project sites are required.

Click on the link below for detailed job descriptions:

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=11a-NTgWfUYHuUC6K7-pNhrE7LEL0DVF9

Application Procedure:

Interested Nepali citizens meeting the above qualifications can apply with an updated CV, cover letter, and salary expectation by 14 August 2024 to prayasnepal71@gmail.com. Please mention the position that you are applying for in the subject line.

Preference will be given to candidates from minority and marginalized backgrounds, including women, Dalits, Madheshi, and indigenous nationalities. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for further process.