interested candidates are requested to send their updated CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the position for  Admin and Finance Coordinator.

https://www.jobsnepal.com/finance-admin-coordinator-138677

Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA) Haripur 2 sarlahi

Vacancy Announcement Published Date: 17 February 2025

Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA) was established on 22 Kartik, 2050 B.S. at Sarlahi District of Madesh Province, Nepal. It is a non-governmental and non-profit social organization that is well- established and prominent and works as a change agent in the area of women empowerment and community development in the Sarlahi district. The long-term experiences in the area of community development and women’s Upliftment have made it the organization easy to organize the community for positive changes over their own for the last 32 years. This is women women-headed organization and the majority of executive members are women. It works with a mission to improve the lives of people through economic, social, cultural, and physical transformation. It has been implementing several projects in Sarlahi District in the partnership.

RWUA invites applications from interested qualified and eligible candidates (Nepali citizens only) who are reliable, accountable, and have the ability to deliver results with the highest level of integrity for the following positions under Save the Children Partnership sponsorship projects in the Sarlahi district.

Title of the Position: Field Coordinator-(Policy and Lobby)

Grade/Level: Co-Ordinator

Immediate Supervisor/ Reporting to: Sr./Program Coordinator/Manager

Working Area: RWUA working area or Most Focus Haripur and Ishworpur Municipality

Child Safeguarding: The position holder will frequently have direct contact with children and/or young people in their day-to-day work. S/he will have to abide by child safeguarding, protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH) policy including the organization’s code of conduct. S/he will have to maintain dual adult rules while visiting/meeting with children.

Role Purpose:

The Field Coordinator – Advocacy and Lobby will support field-level implementation of advocacy and lobbying efforts within the Sponsorship Program. This position focuses on ensuring the sustainability of child-centred initiatives through capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and ownership transition to local governments and communities. A core objective is to integrate children’s voices into decision- making processes and foster the adoption of child-centered policies at the local level.

Scope of Role:

Reports to: Sr./Program Coordinator/Manager

Staff reporting to this post: Officer/Supervisor

Budget Responsibility: (Samunnati) Sponsorship Program- Outcome-5

Key Areas of Accountability:

• Advocacy Planning and Implementation
• Develop localized advocacy plans aligned with the Sponsorship Program’s goals.
• Identify and prioritize key advocacy issues, focusing on child rights, education, health, and poverty, with an emphasis on sustainability and ownership transfer.
• Plan and execute community-level advocacy campaigns to raise awareness about child-centered policies and practices.
• Collaboratewithlocalstakeholders,includinggovernmentofficials,childclubs,and community groups, to drive advocacy initiatives effectively.
• Policy Engagement and Lobbying
• Facilitate interactions between children, community members, and local government to ensure child-focused priorities in local planning and budgeting.
• Organize policy dialogues, public hearings, and stakeholder consultations to influence decision- making processes.
• Prepare and disseminate advocacy materials, including factsheets and presentations, in collaboration with the program team.
• Supportevidence-basedlobbyingbygatheringdata,documentingchallenges,and contributing to policy discussions.
• Conduct training sessions to build the advocacy and lobbying skills of child clubs, youth groups, and local stakeholders.
• Equip community representatives with the tools and knowledge needed to champion sustainable child rights initiatives.
• Assist stakeholders in designing and implementing their own advocacy campaigns. Documentation and Learning
• Capture success stories, case studies, and best practices from advocacy interventions.
• Maintain comprehensive records of stakeholder engagement, advocacy events, and their outcomes.
• Generateperiodicreportsshowcasingachievements,lessonslearned,and recommendations for improvement.
• Community Engagement and Accountability
• Ensure the active participation of marginalized and vulnerable groups in advocacy efforts.
• Facilitatefeedbacksessionstoincorporatecommunityinputintoongoingadvocacy strategies.
• Keep stakeholders and community members informed about advocacy progress and results.
• Sustainability and Ownership Transition
• Monitor the capacity of local stakeholders for transitioning advocacy ownership post- program.
• Facilitate the transfer of knowledge and tools to local authorities and communities for sustainability.
• Provide ongoing technical support to ensure continued advocacy for child rights. Representation
• Represent the organization in forums, meetings, workshops, and seminars as guided by the supervisor.
• Others
• Collaborate with staff and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of advocacy activities.
• Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the Sr./Program Coordinator/Field Manager or Sponsorship team.
• Support dual roles in development and humanitarian activities during emergencies.

Qualification Skills and Experience:

Education: A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in LLB or Social Work, Development Studies, Public Policy, Public Health, or a related field.

Experience: At least three years of experience as an Officer in field-level, advocacy, lobbying, or community engagement is required. Candidates should have familiarity with child rights issues, local governance structures, advocacy, safeguarding, and zero-tolerance policies, along with a strong understanding of local, provincial, and national-level policies.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for diverse stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to organize advocacy events and facilitate capacity-building sessions.
• Competence in documenting and reporting field activities effectively.
• Basic knowledge of local policy processes and governance systems.
• Proficiency in computing skills.
• Strong communication, analytical, and report-writing abilities.
• Basic proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Enthusiasm for working with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and rural communities.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with relevant stakeholders.

Child Safeguarding

• Ensure that all Program staff understand and respect the SC Child Safeguarding policy
• Report protection concerns to the Program Coordinator/Manager in line with the SC Child Safeguarding policy
• Ensure the Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct are visible in all Save the Children activity locations
• Ensure in each location of Save the Children work there is a reporting mechanism and Child protection focal person to report Protection concerns

Well-being

• Ensure that all staff in the Program team feel comfortable in the job and team and inform the Sr./Program Coordinator/Manager if the employees face particular challenges or have specific needs
• He / She has to do any other job that the organization requires to make the program more effective and successful.

Others

• Other tasks as requested by the Line Manager.
• Support Humanitarian responses where appropriate, ensuring timely and quality responses per SCI standards and principles.
• Facilitate Safer programming, Gender Diversity, and Climate resilience programming for long- term impact.
• Adopt and demonstrate the ‘Do No Harm’ Policy in each and every step of your assignments.

Note

Interested candidates (Aged 23+ years to Under 45 Years) are encouraged to apply with their current CV and Cover letter to the email address [email protected] mentioning the position applying in the subject line addressing to The Human Resource Department, Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA), Sarlahi or submit the hard copy to Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA), Haripur Municipality-2, Sarlahi Deadline within 21 February 2025 by 05:00 PM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further selection process. No telephone inquiries will be entertained, and any inappropriate recommendation might automatically disqualify the candidate from further processing. RWUA respects Zero tolerance, and child rights and strictly follows the child safeguarding policy of the organization. RWUA is an equal opportunities employer and strictly follows merit-based selection. More Priority to qualified minority groups, Female and LGBTIQ candidates or those from disadvantaged communities and local people with best-fit qualifications and competencies are strongly encouraged to apply.

https://www.jobsnepal.com/field-coordinator-policy-and-lobby-137158

TITLE OF POSITION:  Field Coordinator-Policy and Lobby

GRADE/LEVEL:  Coordinator

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR/REPORTING TO:Sr./Program Coordinator/Manager

WORKING AREA:  Ishworpur and Haripur Municipality

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

The position holder will frequently have direct contact with children and/or young people in their day-to-day work. S/he will have to abide by child safeguarding, protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH) policy including the organization’s code of conduct. S/he will have to maintain dual adult rules while visiting/meeting with children.

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The Field Coordinator – Advocacy and Lobby will support field-level implementation of advocacy and lobbying efforts within the Sponsorship Program. This position focuses on ensuring the sustainability of child-centred initiatives through capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and ownership transition to local governments and communities. A core objective is to integrate children’s voices into decision-making processes and foster the adoption of childcentered policies at the local level.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Sr./Program Coordinator/F Manager

Staff reporting to this post: Officer/Supervisor

Budget Responsibility: Sponsorship Program- Outcome-5    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Advocacy Planning and Implementation   

• Develop localized advocacy plans aligned with the Sponsorship Program’s goals.
• Identify and prioritize key advocacy issues, focusing on child rights, education, health, and poverty, with an emphasis on sustainability and ownership transfer.
• Plan and execute community-level advocacy campaigns to raise awareness about child-centred policies and practices.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders, including government officials, child clubs, and community groups, to drive advocacy initiatives effectively.

Policy Engagement and Lobbying   

• Facilitate interactions between children, community members, and local government to ensure child-focused priorities in local planning and budgeting.
• Organize policy dialogues, public hearings, and stakeholder consultations to influence decision-making processes.
• Prepare and disseminate advocacy materials, including factsheets and presentations, in collaboration with the program team.
• Support evidence-based lobbying by gathering data, documenting challenges, and contributing to policy discussions.

Capacity Building  

• Conduct training sessions to build the advocacy and lobbying skills of child clubs, youth groups, and local stakeholders.
• Equip community representatives with the tools and knowledge needed to champion sustainable child rights initiatives.
• Assist stakeholders in designing and implementing their own advocacy campaigns.

Documentation and Learning   

• Capture success stories, case studies, and best practices from advocacy interventions.
• Maintain comprehensive records of stakeholder engagement, advocacy events, and their outcomes.
• Generate periodic reports showcasing achievements, lessons learned, and recommendations for improvement.  Community Engagement and Accountability
• Ensure the active participation of marginalized and vulnerable groups in advocacy efforts.
• Facilitate feedback sessions to incorporate community input into ongoing advocacy strategies.
• Keep stakeholders and community members informed about advocacy progress and results.

Sustainability and Ownership Transition   

• Monitor the capacity of local stakeholders for transitioning advocacy ownership postprogram.
• Facilitate the transfer of knowledge and tools to local authorities and communities for sustainability.
• Provide ongoing technical support to ensure continued advocacy for child rights.

Representation  

• Represent the organization in forums, meetings, workshops, and seminars as guided by the supervisor.

 Others

• Collaborate with staff and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of advocacy activities.
• Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the Sr./Program Coordinator/Field Manager or Sponsorship team.
• Support dual roles in development and humanitarian activities during emergencies.

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work, Development Studies, Public Policy, LLB, or a related field.  Experience: At least two years of experience in field-level advocacy, lobbying, or community engagement. Familiarity with child rights issues, local governance structures, and advocacy practices in Nepal.  ). (Need to verify or Equivalent by Nepal Government if out of Country Degree)

Experience: At least Four years of experience in CP & CRG-related roles.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for diverse stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to organize advocacy events and facilitate capacity-building sessions.
• Competence in documenting and reporting field activities effectively.
• Basic knowledge of local policy processes and governance systems.
• Proficiency in computing skills.
• Strong communication, analytical, and report-writing abilities.
• Basic proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Enthusiasm for working with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and rural communities.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with relevant stakeholders.

Child Safeguarding

• Ensure that all Program staff understand and respect the SC Child Safeguarding policy
• Report protection concerns to the Program Coordinator/Manager in line with the SC Child Safeguarding policy
• Ensure the Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct are visible in all Save the Children activity locations
• Ensure in each location of Save the Children work there is a reporting mechanism and Child protection focal person to report Protection concerns

Well-being

• Ensure that all staff in the Program team feel comfortable in the job and team and inform the Sr. /Program Coordinator/Manager if the employees face particular challenges or have specific needs
• He / She has to do any other job that the organization requires to make the program more effective and successful.

Others

• Other tasks as requested by the Line Manager.
• Support Humanitarian responses where appropriate, ensuring timely and quality responses per SCI standards and principles.

Facilitate Safer programming, Gender Diversity, and Climate resilience programming for longterm impact.

Child Safeguarding

• Ensure that all Program staff understand and respect Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies.
• Report on the protection concerns to the Sr. /Program Coordinator/Manager in line with the Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy.
• Ensure the Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct is visible at all Save the Children’s activity locations.

Well-being

• Ensure that all staff members in the program team feel comfortable in the job and team and inform the Project Coordinator if the employees face particular challenges or have specific needs.
• The job responsibilities as explained above are not exhaustive and the position holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experiences for the goodwill of the organization.
• Adopt and demonstrate the ‘Do No Harm’ Policy in each and every step of your assignments.

Note

Interested candidates aged 20+ are encouraged to apply with their current CV and Cover letter to the email address [email protected] clearly mentioning the position applying in the subject line addressing to The Human Resource Department, Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA), Sarlahi or submit the hard copy to Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA), Haripur Municipality-2, Sarlahi  Deadline within 9 February 2025 by 5:00 PM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further selection process. No telephone inquiries will be entertained, and any inappropriate recommendation might automatically disqualify the candidate from further processing. RWUA respects Zero tolerance, and child rights and strictly follows the child safeguarding policy of the organization. RWUA is an equal opportunities employer and strictly follows merit-based selection. More Priority to qualified female and LGBTIQ candidates or those from disadvantaged communities and local people with best-fit qualifications and competencies are strongly encouraged to apply.

योग्यता भएका इच्छुक महानुभावहरुले समयमै आबेदन गर्नुहोला |

Vacancy Announcement

Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA) was established on 22 Kartik, 2050 B.S. in Sarlahi District of Province 2, Nepal. It is a non-governmental and non-profit social organization, well-established and prominent, serving as a change agent in the areas of women empowerment and community development in Sarlahi and other districts. With over 30 years of experience in community development and women’s upliftment, the organization has played a crucial role in mobilizing communities for positive changes. This women-headed organization has a majority of female executive members. RWUA is dedicated to enhancing lives through economic, social, cultural, and physical transformations, implementing various projects in partnership within Sarlahi District. Curentyl RWUA is working in different sectors as like education, health, livliehood, Social, protectin child right and good governance.

RWUA invites applications from interested qualified and eligible candidates (Nepali citizens only) that are reliable, accountable, and can deliver results with the highest level of integrity for the following positions under following Project.

Project: Sponsorship Program

Position: Field Officer (Education)- 1

Applied on: [email protected]

Contract duration: Annual Contract

Workstation: Sarlahi District

Apply before: 6 April, 2024

Key Responsibilities:

In close collaboration and consultation with the Project Coordinator, the individual in this role will be responsible for providing technical assistance to the education program, which encompasses Early Childcare and Development (ECCD) and Basic Education (BE). This assistance will be integrated with   Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH), School Health and Nutrition (SHN),   Child Sensitive Livelihood (CSL) and Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH). The key responsibilities include conducting technical training for teachers, School Management Committees, coordination & collaboration with local governments, motivating for effective management of ECCD and BE classrooms-based activities, onsite support to teachers, CMCs and PTAs, preparing regular reports (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual), documenting best practices, monitoring progress, building capacity among subordinates, and reporting within the assigned sector.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Education, or any other discipline with a minimum of 2 years of work experience in the Education related project worked in NGO/INGO, and a master’s degree in education will be an advantage.
• Having knowledge about the “Sponsorship Program” Process and approaches.
• Able to Organize and facilitate training/orientation regarding educational-related contents in the field.
• Able to develop monthly plan, annual plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate education related activities.
• Well, knowledge about the Nepal government education policy.
• Can speak and write English and Nepali and able to prepare reports in both languages.
• Aware and familiar with the local language.
• Computer knowledge (word, excel, PowerPoint,) and strong in email internet.
• Willing to spend 70% of the time in fieldwork and willing to work with children.
• Having a valid driving license along with a personal bike / Scotter.
• Able to coordinate with local-level government stakeholders and district-level government stakeholders along with Schools, Ward, WCRC, and health facilities, for effective technical support, coordination, and program Implementation.
• Well respectful and committed to being a part of Child safeguarding and zero tolerance on fraud, bribery, and corruption.
• Can adjust in the team and play the role of supportive.
• Ability to work under pressure and within a tight timeframe.

Interested candidates aged 18+ are encouraged to apply with their current CV and application letter to the email address [email protected] mentioning the position applying in the subject line addressing to The Human Resource Department, Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA), Sarlahi or submit the hard copy to Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA), Haripur Municipality-2, Sarlahi on 6 April, 2024 by 5:00 PM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further selection process. No telephone inquiries will be entertained, and any inappropriate recommendation might automatically disqualify the candidate from further processing. RWUA respects child rights and strictly follows the child safeguarding policy of the organization. RWUA is an equal opportunities employer and strictly follows merit-based selection. Qualified female candidates or those from disadvantaged communities and local people with best-fit qualifications and competencies are strongly encouraged to apply.

Note: – If the applicant creates presser from phone and other source then automatically disqualified.

RWUA reserves the right to qualify/disqualify applications in any case.

Vacancy Announcement

Published date: 18-Feb-24

Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA) was established on 22 Kartik, 2050 B.S. in Sarlahi District of Province 2, Nepal. It is a non-governmental and non-profit social organization, well-established and prominent, serving as a change agent in the areas of women empowerment and community development in Sarlahi and other districts. With over 30 years of experience in community development and women’s upliftment, the organization has played a crucial role in mobilizing communities for positive changes. This women-headed organization has a majority of female executive members. RWUA is dedicated to enhancing lives through economic, social, cultural, and physical transformations, implementing various projects in partnership within Sarlahi District. Curentyl RWUA is working in different sectors as like education, health, livliehood, Social, protectin child right and good governance.

RWUA invites applications from interested qualified and eligible candidates (Nepali citizens only) that are reliable, accountable, and can deliver results with the highest level of integrity for the following positions under following Project.

Project: Sponsorship Program

Position: Field Officer (Education)- 1

Applied on: [email protected]

Contract duration: Annual Contract

Workstation: Sarlahi District

Apply before: 25-February 2024

Key Responsibilities:

In close collaboration and consultation with the Project Coordinator, the individual in this role will be responsible for providing technical assistance to the education program, which encompasses Early Childcare and Development (ECCD) and Basic Education (BE). This assistance will be integrated with   Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH), School Health and Nutrition (SHN),   Child Sensitive Livelihood (CSL) and Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH). The key responsibilities include conducting technical training for teachers, School Management Committees, coordination & collaboration with local governments, motivating for effective management of ECCD and BE classrooms-based activities, onsite support to teachers, CMCs and PTAs, preparing regular reports (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual), documenting best practices, monitoring progress, building capacity among subordinates, and reporting within the assigned sector.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Education, or any other discipline with a minimum of 2 years of work experience in the Education related project worked in NGO/INGO, and a master’s degree in education will be an advantage.
• Having knowledge about the “Sponsorship Program” Process and approaches.
• Able to Organize and facilitate training/orientation regarding educational-related contents in the field.
• Able to develop monthly plan, annual plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate education related activities.
• Well, knowledge about the Nepal government education policy.
• Can speak and write English and Nepali and able to prepare reports in both languages.
• Aware and familiar with the local language.
• Computer knowledge (word, excel, PowerPoint,) and strong in email internet.
• Willing to spend 70% of the time in fieldwork and willing to work with children.
• Having a valid driving license along with a personal bike / Scotter.
• Able to coordinate with local-level government stakeholders and district-level government stakeholders along with Schools, Ward, WCRC, and health facilities, for effective technical support, coordination, and program Implementation.
• Well respectful and committed to being a part of Child safeguarding and zero tolerance on fraud, bribery, and corruption.
• Can adjust in the team and play the role of supportive.
• Ability to work under pressure and within a tight timeframe.

Interested candidates aged 18+ are encouraged to apply with their current CV and application letter to the email address [email protected] mentioning the position applying in the subject line addressing to The Human Resource Department, Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA), Sarlahi or submit the hard copy to Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA), Haripur Municipality-2, Sarlahi on 25th February  2024 by 5:00 PM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further selection process. No telephone inquiries will be entertained, and any inappropriate recommendation might automatically disqualify the candidate from further processing. RWUA respects child rights and strictly follows the child safeguarding policy of the organization. RWUA is an equal opportunities employer and strictly follows merit-based selection. Qualified female candidates or those from disadvantaged communities and local people with best-fit qualifications and competencies are strongly encouraged to apply.

Note: – If the applicant creates presser from phone and other source then automatically disqualified.

RWUA reserves the right to qualify/disqualify applications in any case.

Vacancy Announcement

Published date: 18 February 2024

Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA) was established on 22 Kartik, 2050 B.S. in Sarlahi District of Province 2, Nepal. It is a non-governmental and non-profit social organization, well-established and prominent, serving as a change agent in the areas of women empowerment and community development in Sarlahi and other districts. With over 30 years of experience in community development and women’s upliftment, the organization has played a crucial role in mobilizing communities for positive changes. This women-headed organization has a majority of female executive members. RWUA is dedicated to enhancing lives through economic, social, cultural, and physical transformations, implementing various projects in partnership within Sarlahi District. Curentyl RWUA is working in different sectors as like education, health, livehood, Socail protectin, child right and good govenance.

RWUA invites applications from interested qualified and eligible candidates (Nepali citizens only) that are reliable, accountable, and can deliver results with the highest level of integrity for the following positions under following Project.

Project: Sponsorship Program

Position: Field Officer (FO)- 1 FO Health

Applied on: [email protected]

Contract duration:  Annual Contract

Workstation: Sarlahi District

Apply before: 25th February 2024

Key Responsibilities:

With close collaboration and consultation with the Project Coordinator, the individual will be responsible for providing technical assistance to health and nutrition programs (including School Health and Nutrition, Adolescent Reproductive Health, and Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health) integrated with education (Early Childhood Care and DevelopmentBasic Education, and ASST and livelihood-related activities.

The responsibilities include identifying the real needs of the community in the field of health and nutrition, coordinating with municipalities, schools, health posts, and youth groups, conducting technical training for focal teachers, health facility staff, youth groups, and adolescent girls and boys. Additionally, the individual should be able to prepare reports (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual) and document best practices. They are also responsible for monitoring, capacity building for subordinates, and reporting in the assigned sector.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, or any other discipline related to health with a minimum of 2 years of work experience in the health and education related project worked in NGO/INGO, and a master’s degree in health will be an advantage.
• Having knowledge about the “Sponsorship Program” Process and approaches.
• Able to Organize and facilitate training/orientation regarding health-related contents in the field.
• Able to develop monthly plan, annual plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate education related activities.
• Well, knowladge about the Nepal government educaction policy.
• Can speak and write English and Nepali and able to prepare reports in both languages.
• Aware and familiar with the local language.
• Computer knowledge (word, excel, PowerPoint,) and strong in email internet.
• Willing to spend 70% of the time in fieldwork and willing to work with children.
• Having a valid driving license along with a personal bike / Scotter.
• Able to coordinate with local-level government stakeholders and district-level government stakeholders along with Schools, Ward, WCRC, and health facilities, for effective technical support, coordination, and program Implementation.
• Well respectful and committed to being a part of Child safeguarding and zero tolerance on fraud, bribery, and corruption.
• Can adjust in the team and play the role of supportive.
• Ability to work under pressure and within a tight timeframe.

Interested candidates aged 18+ are encouraged to apply with their current CV and application letter to the email address [email protected] mentioning the position applying in the subject line addressing to The Human Resource Department, Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA), Sarlahi or submit the hard copy to Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA), Haripur Municipality-2, Sarlahi on 25 February 2024 by 4:00 PM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further selection process. No telephone inquiries will be entertained, and any inappropriate recommendation might automatically disqualify the candidate from further processing. RWUA respects child rights and strictly follows the child safeguarding policy of the organization. RWUA is an equal opportunities employer and strictly follows merit-based selection. Qualified female candidates or those from disadvantaged communities and local people with best-fit qualifications and competencies are strongly encouraged to apply.

Note: – If the applicant creates presser from phone and other source then automatically disqualified.

RWUA reserves the right to qualify/disqualify applications in any case.

Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA) was established on 22 Kartik, 2050 B.S. at Sarlahi District of Province 2, Nepal. It is a non-governmental and non-profit social organization and is a well-established and prominent organization that works as a change agent in the area of women empowerment and community development in the Sarlahi district. The long-term experiences in the area of community development and women’s Upliftment have made it the organization easy to organize the community for positive changes over their own since the last 30 years. This is women headed organization and the majority of executive members are women. It works with a mission to improve the lives of people through economic, social, cultural, and physical transformation. It has been implementing several projects in Sarlahi District in the partnership.

RWUA invites applications from interested qualified and eligible candidates (Nepali citizens only) that are reliable, accountable, and have the ability to deliver results with the highest level of integrity for the following positions under the organization and RWUA-implemented projects in the Sarlahi district.

Job Title: Executive Director

Duty Station: Haripur Municipality, Sarlahi District

Reports to: Chairperson/Executive Committee, RWUA

Salary and benefits: Negotiable

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

RWUA is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead our organization and its implemented projects through an upcoming period of growth.  The Executive Director will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to RWUA, articulating and building commitment to RWUA’s mission, vision, values, and, strategy, and ensuring that all activities and resources are focused on the achievement of this vision.  In this role, you will be the face of our organization, working closely with the RWUA board members; the project staff team, Management Team, and the public. You will ensure that staff members are aligned with the organization’s mission and vision and that we are working together to successfully achieve strategic objectives. We have a family-oriented in which we place a high priority on communication, recognition and collaboration. We are in search of an Executive Director who is aligned with our culture and will continue to enhance it through positive leadership.

Key Responsibility:

The Executive Director will be responsible for carrying out the following functions:

1. Leadership & Management

• Participate with the executive committee in developing a mission, vision goal, objectives, and strategic plans  to guide the organization
• Identify, assess, and inform the committee of internal and external issues that affect the organization.
• Act as a professional advisor to the executive committee on all aspects of the organization’s activities.
• Foster effective teamwork between the board and executive director and between the executive director and staff.
• Conduct official correspondence on behalf of the organization
• Represent the organization at community activities to enhance the organization’s community profile.
• Ensures commitment to and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations across the organization, including communicating with legal and accounting professionals as needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge, skill, and behavior of developments in the organization and its projects.

2. Operational planning, management, and Development

• Develop an operational plan, which incorporates goals, and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the organization.
• Facilitate the organization to conduct an organizational capacity assessment (OCA) to identify the gaps and needs of organizational development (OD) and support to develop and implement the organizational capacity development plan.
• Lead to design, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and strategies to meet organizational development needs and program goals.
• Execute tools, techniques, and methodologies to monitor and review organizational capacity development plans in coordination with the senior management team and executive board.
• Lead to organize of various capacity-building pieces of training for the senior management team and all staff
• Ensure that the operation of the organization meets the expectations of its partners and board.
• Ensure and develop an appropriate strategy, policy and, procedure documents for board review and implement approved policies and procedures
• Develop and annually review  program and budget
• The Review current governance structure and develop procedures to guide interface with the board
• Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization.
• Ensure that personnel, partners, donor, and, volunteer files are securely stored and confidentiality is maintained.
• Provide support to the board by preparing the meeting agenda and supporting materials.

3. Program planning, management, and Development

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the organization’s program and services.
• Ensure that the programs and services offered by the organization contribute to the organization’s mission and reflect the priorities of the board.
• Monitor the day-to-day delivery of the programs and services of the organization to maintain or improve quality.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, execution, and evaluation of projects.
• Identify and track opportunities for consideration that fall within the overall organizational strategy
• Lead the project development process and communicate with related partners.

4. Financial Planning and Management

• Work with finance staff and board to prepare a comprehensive budget.
• Research funding sources, oversee the development of fundraising plans, and write funding proposals to increase the fund of the organization.
• Approve expenditures and ensure that sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed.
• Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization.
• Provide the board with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditures of the organization.
• Ensure that the organization complies with all legislation covering taxation and withholding payments.
• Sign contracts, leases, and binding agreements on behalf of the organization.

5. Human Resource Management 

• Support to recruitment committee for adequate staff hiring and selection.
• Manages employment contracts, job descriptions, personnel policies, compensation, and benefits administration to ensure alignment with Nepal Labor Acts.
• Determine staffing requirements for organization management and program delivery.
• Oversee the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures, and practices including the development of job descriptions for all staff.
• Establish a positive, healthy, and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations.
• Ensure that sound recruitment interviews and selection of staff procedures are followed
• Ensure that all staff receives an orientation to the organization and that appropriate training is provided.
• Implement a performance management process for all staff which includes monitoring the performance of staff on an ongoing basis and conducting an annual performance review.
• Coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance.
• Discipline staff when necessary using appropriate techniques; release staff when necessary using appropriate and legally defensible procedures.

6.  Representation, Coordination/Networking, and Collaboration, and communication

• Coordination and collaboration with Local Networks and Alliances of CSOs and funding partners.
• Lead to facilitate in forming/re-forming/mobilization of district & local level network/alliances.
• Ensure close coordination and communication with national-level and international-level funding agencies, INGO/NGOs, stakeholders, CSOs, etc.
• Represent the organization/project at local, district, and province levels.
• Coordinate, collaborate, and information sharing with the province and local governments, partner agencies, I/NGOs, media, civil Societies, and community-based organizations, if needed.
• Establish and maintain relationships with province & local governments, and other stakeholders.

7. Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Documentation

• Monitor the ongoing project intervention with proper monitoring tools.
• Ensure the organization running all the project interventions are implemented in accordance with the minimum quality benchmark.
• Lead the team to maintain integrity in data/information management & submit in a timely manner.
• Produce quality progress reports & documents capturing organizational learnings and good practices.
• Sharing innovative approaches, good practices, challenges, and achievements with related personnel.
• Ensure the timely execution of the activities assigned for all projects.
• Proper implementation and management of the organization VMGO and projects program with quality results.
• Effective Coordination and collaboration with multi-stakeholders.

8. Reporting and Communication 

• Produce and share monthly/Quarterly/Annual reports (ensure the booklet and Brochure) to the organizations.
• Ensure financial report is prepared timely & accurately and shared with organization and donors.
• Maintain proper communication within the team for functional communication.

9. Proposal Writing and Resource Development

• Support in developing the Proposal writing and submitting timely as respective donor agencies.
• Engaging in proposal writing and developing.
• Search requests for proposals, and assist in the formulation of new proposals within project teams.
• Develop and propose strategies, action plans, and approaches for mobilizing financial, human, and technical resources to support RWUA’s work
• In collaboration with the executive committee, identify donor agencies, government, and private funding to sustain RWUA development and program activities
• Provide support in the planning and execution of fund management activities

10. Technical services

• Provide technical support to project cycle management.
• Provide appropriate suggestions on technical matters.
• Report to the concerned authority on the related matter and develop a critical technical report.

11. Community Relations/Advocacy

• Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of the organization and to identify changes in the community serviced by the organization.
• Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization.

12. Risk Management

• Identify and evaluate the risks to the organization’s people (partners, staff, management, and volunteers), property, finance, goodwill, and image and implement measures to control risks.
• Ensure that the organization carries appropriate and adequate insurance coverage and also ensure that staff understands the terms, conditions, and limitations of the insurance coverage.
• Review the security risk management plan and use the standard operating protocols appropriately.

Minimum required academic qualification and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social work/Development Studies/Law/Management/Social Science/International Relationship with 8 years of working experience in a related field with a diverse team, (or)
• Master’s degree in social work/Development Studies/Law/Management/Social Science/ Public Health professional with 5 years of working experience in managing multiple projects with a diverse team.
• Writing and speaking proficiency in English, Nepali and Local language.
• Ability to work with MS Office packages (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability & experience to provide organizational capacity-building training to board and staff team on process & tools of evidence-based advocacy.
• Experience in Organization Development (OD) processes tools and management skills.
• Working Experience with NGO/ INGO, Province, Local government, and concerned stakeholders.
• Have a valid driving license.

Ability to work under pressure and within the tight timeframe

• Interested candidates aged 28+ are encouraged to apply with their current CV and Cover letter to the email address [email protected] clearly mentioning the position applying in the subject line addressing to The Human Resource Department, Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA), Sarlahi or submit the hard copy to Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA), Haripur Municipality-2, Sarlahi within 15 December 2023 by 4:00 PM.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further selection process. No telephone inquiries will be entertained, and any inappropriate recommendation might automatically disqualify the candidate from further processing. RWUA respects child rights and strictly follows the child safeguarding policy of the organization. RWUA is an equal opportunities employer and strictly follows merit-based selection. Qualified female and LGBTIQ candidates or those from disadvantaged communities and local people with best-fit qualifications and competencies are strongly encouraged to apply.

RWUA reserves the right to qualify/disqualify applications in any case.

Vacancy Announcement

1st  time Published date: 12 Oct, 2023

Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA) was established on 22 Kartik, 2050 B.S. at Sarlahi District of Madhessh Pradesh, Nepal. It is a non-governmental and non-profit social organization and is a well-established and prominent organization which works as a change agent in the area of women empowerment and community development in Sarlahi district. The long-term experiences in the area of community development and WomenUpliftment has made the organization easy to organize community for positive changes for their own since last 30 years. This is women headed organization and the majority of executive members are women. It works with a mission to improve the lives of people through economic, social, cultural and physical transformation. It has been implementing several projects in Sarlahi District in the partnership.

RWUA invites the applications from interested qualified and eligible candidates (Nepali citizen only) that are reliable, accountable, and have the ability to deliver results with the highest level of integrity for the following positions under Samunnati, SANKALPA, CSSP Project in Sarlahi district.

Position: Senior Finance & Admin. Officer-1

Position summary:

This is a key position for the operational functions of Samunnati, SANKALPA, CSSP Project in RWUA Office, Haripur. The purpose of this position is to ensure that financial and administrative functions run smoothly through operation and staffs are provided necessary input and advices. This includes budget planning and revision, cash planning and mobilization, and routine accounting, monitoring and reporting. This also includes ensuring that internal control functions are in place, Samunnati, SANKALPA, CSSPProject’s grant is regularly monitored and reported, and audit functions are facilitated and implemented properly. This will require working closely with Project Staff, SCI and other stakeholder staff; and managing and supervising the subordinates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of the monthly finance report as per requirement of donor organization.
• Supporting in the preparation of periodic plans, monthly/annual budget, Quarterly Budget re-forecast and budget revision for the partnership program as required.
• Preparation of required vouchers and maintenance of books of account on regular basis. Donor requirements for charging codes are strictly to be compiled with.

• Provide & ensure payments to vendors, staffs and settlement of advance, liabilities & receivables etc. and reconcile with required documents as per compliance on time.
• Maintain & safely keep back up data of finance and finance related documents.

• Request for fund for the implementation of Partnership program to partner organization on periodic basis using standard forms and formats as required for the partner organization.
• Ensure timely cash forecasting is done and fund is available for the project.
• Develop and update filing system of the organization.

• Provide & update required financial information to all project staffs regularly.

• Ensure the administration work is smoothly running.
• Responsible for keeping the HR management system of this project and keep the updated HR documents.

• Provide the required information/documents of Asset and Inventory to Central HR Management Unit by month end
• Responsible for safety, security and maintenance of Project Asset and keep the related documents updated. Responsible for Project Inventory Management, store maintenance and keep the updated inventory documents.
• Provide the required information/documents of Asset and Inventory to Central Inventory Management Unit by month end
• Responsible for Procurement for the project jointly with Central Procurement Unit ensuring all the required donor compliances. Value for money is ensured in all procurement.

• Responsible for logistic/supply chain management of Project office. Assist field based program staff to implement planned activities occasionally.
• Carry out the daily routine work of the organization as per the prior approval of the Project coordinator.
• Work in close co-ordination with Central Finance Management Unit.
• Participate, update and share in monthly Donor’s Projects Management Meetings

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in management (Master is preferred) Accountancy/Financial Management or the equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in Administration or Account or Finance, preferably in development cooperation or NGOs.

• Candidate having work experience in accounting software and FAMAS accounting knowledge is highly preferred.

• Strong written and spoken English and Nepali language skills.
• Basic computer skills with experience in word processing, Excel sheet, Power Point, Email and Internet.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail, and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
• Knowledge in managed outgoing and incoming mail/letter
• Having valid driving license and personal bike/scooter.

Ability to work under pressure and within the tight timeframe

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply along with CV and cover letter to the email address [email protected]  clearly mentioning the position applying in the subject line addressing to The Human Resource Department, Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA), Sarlahi or submit the hard copy to Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA), Haripur Municipality-2, Sarlahi within 19 Oct, 2023 by 5:00 PM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process. No telephone inquiries will be entertained, and any inappropriate recommendation might automatically disqualify the candidate from further processing. RWUA respects child rights and strictly follows the child safeguarding policy of the organization. RWUA is an equal opportunities employer and strictly follows the merit-based selection. Qualified female candidates or those from disadvantaged communities and local people with best-fit qualification and competencies are strongly encouraged to apply.

RWUA reserves rights to qualify/disqualify applications in any case.

Call for Expression of Interest

for a Resource Person to support on research and analysis of Gender and Power in relation to child, early, and forced marriage (CEFM) in Madhesh province

Background

Rural Women’s Upliftment Association (RWUA) is a women led organization actively working for the rights of women and children in Madhesh province of Nepal. RWUA has collaborated with Save the Children International to conduct Gender and Power (GAP) analysis to explore the underlying root causes, and power differentials that causes child, early and forced marriage (CEFM) in Madhesh province.

Research Objectives

To explore underlying root causes and intersecting power differential factors (gender, age, caste, religion, socio-economic status etc.) contributing to the prevalence of CEFM in Sarlahi and Mahottari districts of Madhesh Province.

To examine the effectiveness of National and local laws, policies, institutional practices, systems, and services that prevent and respond to CEFM in provincial (Madhesh) and national level.

https://www.jobsnepal.com/call-for-expression-of-interest-129253

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