KOSHISH
NGO / INGO / Development Projects

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.

Project 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	:	Dhangadhi/ Birendranagar
Offered Salary	:	Negotiable
Apply Before(Deadline)	:	Apr. 04, 2022 23:55 (3 years, 1 month ago)

Job Specification

Education Level	:	Under Graduate (Bachelor)
Experience Required	:	Not Required

Other Specification

Bachelors Degree or equivalent in human rights, international relations, law, disability, social work or any other related field
A minimum 4 years of experience in carrying out advocacy initiatives at the Federal/ Provincial level with government authorities.
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 disability sector (preferably in the issue of psychosocial disability).
Possess proven experience of project management in the field of social development.
Good understanding of the cultural and social context of the project location.
Excellent written verbal and presentation skills in both English and Nepali.
Able to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and in a team for attaining results.
Ability to use initiative, prioritize and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
Flexible and able to multitask on several aspects of the projects.
Well-versed in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel etc.
Empathetic, Energetic with receptive learning attitude.

Job Description

Main purpose of this job is to implement project under the Advocacy and Awareness program and support in programs related to advocacy and awareness carried out by KOSHISH.

Conduct in-depth analysis of laws , regulations, policies and programs related to psychosocial disability at the Provincial and Local Level
Coordinate and lobby with government authorities and concerned stakeholders including Members of Province Parliament
Organize events and make linkages to accelerate avenues and synergies in the sector of psychosocial disability
Coordinate and collaborate with relevant stakeholders (Members of Province Parliament, Bureaucrats, NFDN, Persons with Disability, Journalists etc.) to highlight the issues of psychosocial disability
Develop advocacy letters on pertinent issues relating to psychosocial disability and cross disability and form delegations to stakeholders along with right holders
Follow up with government authorities and other concerned stakeholders
Collect evidences in the field that reflects the present situation of persons with psychosocial disability and present them as case stories
Organize activities set forth by the organization and the project 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
Preparation of annual, semi-annual, periodic and event reports
Others as per the need of the project and Organization.

Salary: Negotiable as per competence and experience

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