KOSHISH is a non-governmental self-help organization registered in District Administration Office, Kathmandu in 2008 and affiliated with Social Welfare Council. KOSHISH is a right-based organization working extensively in advocacy in and multi-disciplinary and holistic mental health and psychosocial support in Nepal. In addition, KOSHISH is also working in system strengthening and creating a model that the government and other stakeholders may able to replicate.

Advocacy Officer

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Basic Job Information

Job Category	:	NGO / INGO / Social work
Job Level	:	Mid Level
No. of Vacancy/s	:	[ 2 ]
Employment Type	:	Full Time
Job Location	:	Hetauda and Pokhara
Offered Salary	:	Negotiable
Apply Before(Deadline)	:	Jan. 09, 2022 23:55 (2 years, 3 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level	:	Graduate (Masters)
Experience Required	:	More than or equal to 4 years
Professional Skill Required	:	Communication Presentation MS Office Suite

Other Specification

Good understanding of human rights-based approach and familiarity with core International Human Rights Treaties including the UNCRPD, CEDAW and CRC.
Understanding and experience of working in public health issues (including mental health) or disability (including psychosocial disability).
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation & public relation skills in both English and Nepali.
Able to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and in a team for bringing the concrete results.
Flexible and able to multitask on several different aspects of the projects.
Well-versed in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel etc.
Empathetic, Energetic with receptive learning attitude.
Female candidates and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Conduct in-depth analysis of laws, programs, policies and regulations related to mental health and psychosocial disability at the Provincial and Local Level.
Communicate and lobby with government authorities and concerned stakeholders, organize events and make linkages to accelerate avenues and synergies in the sector of mental health and psychosocial disability.
Coordinate and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to highlight the issues of mental health and psychosocial disability.
Develop advocacy letters on pertinent issues relating to mental health and psychosocial disability and form delegations to stakeholders
Follow up with government authorities and other concerned stakeholders
Field visit in the existing target area of the KOSHISH and collect evidences that reflects content and local context
Organize activities set forth by the organization in the target areas within time specified
To work on de-stigmatization and sensitization through media mobilization
Support to develop Information Education and Communication materials
Support in preparation of annual, semi-annual, periodic and event reports

Remuneration and Benefit: Negotiable as per competence and experience

(Note: Job Description might be upgraded based on organizational and project requirements)

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