Project Background:

“Documentation for De-stigmatization of Mental Health”

Media can be an important tool for advocacy and awareness as has been highlighted in various other issues. KOSHISH is taking this approach forward and with this project aims to dig out the issues relating to mental health in the communities and highlight them through mass media. Ground reality of existing stigma, understanding and perception about mental health in the communities will be brought to light and the duty bearers will be encouraged to fulfill their duties towards provision of mental health services and protect rights of persons with mental health issues.

KOSHISH is seeking for a suitable candidate for the position of Project Manager for Media Advocacy.

Desired Specification:

• Proven experience of developing and implementing advocacy and communication plans highlighting ground realities of social issues through mass media
• Proven experience of developing stories and programs in mass media
• Have a proven experience of project management in the field of social development and advocacy with high level stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation & public relation skills in both English and Nepali and including writing for expert and general audiences and public speaking.
• Ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines
• Creative and out of the box thinker, with a demonstrated track record of analytic problem‐solving/seeking solutions to challenges.
• Ability and open to traveling long distances 
• Clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates good judgment and problem-solving competencies.
• Empathetic, Energetic with receptive learning attitude.
• Female candidates and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.