No. Of Positions: 1

Terms & Conditions: Fixed term contract till 30 November 2021 based in Country Office, Kathmandu

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop project implementation strategies, operation plans and ensure quality assurance to meet the projects’ objectives within the project time frame
• Coordinate for developing model or prototype for disability-inclusive SRH services in the project selected municipalities
• Ensure improved visibility and deeper understanding of young people with disabilities and barriers they have in accessing SRH and livelihood services
• Ensure Young people with disabilities have increased access to and utilisation of quality and inclusive SRH services
• Coordinate for capacity building of the consortium partners and the local implementing partners
• Develop linkage between SRH and livelihoods services for young people with disabilities, and analyze inter-relationship between the two sectors to determine better model than can be promoted in the scale-up phase
• Promote disability-inclusive system/governance at the project working municipalities by enhancing the capacity of local authorities
• Provide strategic leadership to ensure strong coordination with consortium partners for smooth planning and implementation of project activities
• Be responsible for decisions related to managing costs and expenditure for project activities 
• Liaise with project-related line government departments/ ministries to explore various possibilities for developing/bringing in policy-level changes for making the successful implementation of the project 

Qualification and Skills: 

• Master’s in public health / development studies with 5-7 years of project management experience preferably research background in sexual reproductive health rights and human rights issues
• Understanding of international human rights instruments and principles
• Experience on working in consortium project
• Proven experience of working with government in local level 
• Sound understanding of disability inclusive development issues and their linkages to broader sectors
• Experience of designing and conduct training to public health officials
• Sound knowledge of Nepal’s health governance system and materials produced  about SRHR by other agencies
• Strong coordination and team management skill