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NGO / INGO / Development Projects
Full Time
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For Girls Standing Strong (GSS) Project
Janajati Society Development Program (JSDP), SindhuliJanajati Society Development Program, Sindhuli (JSDP) is a district based non-profit making development organization. JSDP is registered under Organization Registration Act 2034, in 2064 at District Administration Office, Sindhuli. Janajati Society Development Program (JSDP) Sindhuli has been working in the different developmental initiatives for sustainable development at Sindhuli district, since its establishment. It is established for the socio- economic improvement of the deprived, socially excluded, and marginalized people of the district. Janajati Society Development Program, Sindhuli (JSDP) foresees a rightful, gender equitable and socially inclusive society where peace, progress and prosperity are established.
Project Introduction:
The situation of girls and young women in Nepal has seen significant improvements over the years, yet challenges persist. Nepal has made commendable progress in addressing gender inequality and promoting girls' education, health, and empowerment. However, deep-rooted social norms, poverty, discrimination, and limited access to resources continue to affect the lives of many girls and young women in the country.
Child marriage remains a critical issue affecting girls in Nepal. Despite legal reforms raising the minimum age of marriage to 20 for both women and men, the practice continues, primarily in rural and marginalized communities. Child marriage not only robs girls of their childhood but also perpetuates a cycle of poverty and limited opportunities, as they are often forced to drop out of school and become mothers at a young age. It causes and manifestations to perpetuate child early and forced marriages are multifaceted.
Education has been a major focus in Nepal's efforts to empower girls. The government has implemented policies and initiatives to promote girls' education, resulting in increased enrollment and retention rates. Efforts have also been made to eradicate gender-based discrimination in schools and provide scholarships and incentives for girls to pursue education. Nonetheless, factors like child marriage, early pregnancy, and household responsibilities often disrupt girls' education, particularly in rural areas. In conjunction with these cause/manifestations are the principles/norms/practices that are embedded on the patriarchal values that bars education for children especially girls
Child marriage remains a critical issue affecting girls in Nepal. Despite legal reforms raising the minimum age of marriage to 20 for both women and men, the practice continues, primarily in rural and marginalized communities. Child marriage not only robs girls of their childhood but also perpetuates a cycle of poverty and limited opportunities, as they are often forced to drop out of school and become mothers at a young age.
Healthcare access and Sexual and reproductive rights are other areas of concern for girls and young women in Nepal. Maternal mortality rates have significantly decreased. However, challenges like inadequate healthcare facilities, lack of trained medical personnel, and limited access to contraception and sexual education persist, leading to issues such as teenage pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and reproductive health complications.
Violence against women, including domestic violence, sexual harassment, and human trafficking, remains a pressing issue in Nepal. Efforts have been made to strengthen laws and establish support systems for survivors, but cultural and societal norms still hinder progress. Awareness campaigns, legal reforms, and the work of NGOs and civil society organizations have contributed to raising awareness and supporting survivors, but a comprehensive and sustained approach is necessary to address this issue effectively.
In terms of economic empowerment, girls and young women face barriers to accessing decent employment and economic opportunities. Gender disparities in terms of wages, job prospects, and decision-making positions persist. Discrimination and traditional gender roles often limit their participation in the labor market, and women continue to be underrepresented in sectors such as politics, business, and leadership roles.
The Girls standing Strong (GSS) project aims to empower girls to stand strongly working through strategic pathways of Changing harmful social norms, establishment of safety nets and resources and working with government for effective policies and programs. Using the gender Transformative approach, the project is based on the integrated model of addressing CEFM through promotion of nurturing environment and protection, access to quality education and life choices (skill) and promoting one’s bodily autonomy. DRR/CC and WASH will remain key cross- cutting initiative to make the communities prepared and resilient.
Humanitarian programming is one of the major priorities of new global and country strategy. Aiming to address the humanitarian needs of the most vulnerable children (with focus on sponsorship children), families, youth, girls and women, Plan International Nepal will strengthen the capacity of partners, vendors , government stakeholders for better preparedness and response in future. With this vision, Girls Standing Strong (GSS) project will address the humanitarian needs within the targeted communities, wards, palikas and districts.
Project Purpose
The purpose of this project is to facilitate in harnessing the aspirations of Children, Adolescent and Young People (CAY) especially girls and young women whereby they live and lead their life with dignity. In doing so, the project will directly serve to end child early and forced marriage. Embedded on gender transformative approaches (GTA) to end CEFM “Time to Act”, the project will adopt multi-disciplinary yet integrated approaches s to end CEFM. The GTA will be based on 6 elements namely:
1. addressing gender norms throughout the life course;
2. Strengthening girls’ and young women’s agency
3. Advancing both the condition and position of girls, young women and women.
4. Working with boys, young men and men so that they embrace gender equality and exercise positive and diverse masculinities.
5. Responding to the needs and interest of girls and boys in all their diversity
6. Fostering an enabling environment for gender equality and girl’s rights.
These six elements will be transcended through three broad pillars of I. Changing norms and practices; ii. Strengthening resources and safety nets and iii. Improving laws, policies, systems and services. These pillars are built on the experiences of PLAN’s history to end CEFM through 6 AOGDs namely Early Childhood Development, Protection, Youth leadership, SRHR, Education and Economic empowerment. The weightage of the programmes will depend on the context of the target areas. As such, the implementation of activities will depend on the “maturing” of the geographic and programme presence. The activities will be built either as sequence or as layered approach.
The proposed project Girls Standing Strong (GSS) have envisioned for integration of cross cutting themes (Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management, WASH and Governance) in the project to address the need of local government and most vulnerable children and families in targeted districts. As ne Country Strategy (2023-2027) have prioritize Humanitarian Scale Up throughout the country, to address this this project have targeted interventions for capacity building of partner, government stakeholders on GiE, EiE, CpiE, and Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) as modality for response. GSS project activities will address the importance of Climate Crisis and its impact on life, livelihood of most vulnerable children and their families.
Purpose of the Position
The Program Co-coordinator (PC) is responsible for leading and mobilization of JSDP human resource team. Program Coordinator provides technical, conceptual and strategic support to JSDP team on program management in designing, developing, implementing and monitoring the Lead and Decide and sponsorship Program, following child centered community development and gender transformative approach. S/he will ensure successful completion of all program activities implemented and ensure achievement through empowering the community groups, children, youth, women, girls and boys, children/people with disability in their self-led development approach.
The position holder ensures the quality of program delivery and the achievement of agreed outcomes in accordance with program design and partnership. The position holder will also lead on influence work approach in program implementation, ensuring support to children, youth and young women groups. S/he is accountable for leading the innovation and ensuring lessons learnt are constantly integrated in program interventions, thus continuously improving efficiency and effectiveness. S/he also leads the local level networking and advocacy in support of the board members and staff team.
DETAILED OBJECTIVES AND TASKS
Implementation, Coordination and Leadership
Program Management
Financial Management
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
Competence
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