Location: Chundevi, Kathmandu, Nepal

Length of Contract: One year (fixed term) with three months’ probation period.

Salary: Negotiable

Reports to: Head of Programs

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan the overall coordination of the project activities (MHPSS) at local level in coordination with the Head of Programs
  
• Regular Communication with the stakeholders and government agencies for network meetings, workshops and review meetings. (MHPSS)
  
• Assist supervisor in preparing the project activities timeline, work plan and budget plan
  
• Assist the expatriates and therapist during the MHPSS workshops and activities
  
• Coordinate with local NGO for logistic arrangements of MHPSS workshops and activities
  
• Translating MHPSS workshops slides and manual in Nepali as required
  
• Monitoring and following up with the participants of MHPSS workshops on regular basis and documenting the challenges and needs faced by them
  
• Assist the expatriate as per need during, before and after the MHPSS workshops
  
• Maintain proper record of attendance sheet, photographs and relevant documents for every workshop, meetings and project activities
  
• Facilitate the visits of officials from IsraAID, Donor Agencies and Government agencies at local level
  
• Report the progress and any project related developments to the supervisor and IsrAID MHPSS coordinator on periodic basis
  
• Responsible for handling and managing any kind of disputes related to project activities at local level in close coordination with supervisor
  
• Responsible for maintaining the expenses at local level in a format approved and provided by donor agencies/implementing partner
  
• Coordinate and facilitate the monitoring and evaluation processes and visits from any level and any stakeholders
  
• Acquire the necessary supporting documents, approval certificate and completion certificate from the local institutions after completion of workshops and other project activities
  
• In coordination with implementing partners coordinate and facilitate the procurement process of MHPSS workshop materials
  

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Social Science/Humanities with Psychology as major subject or related degree from recognized university
  
• Minimum 1 years of Experience working in similar position
  
• Minimum 1 year of working experience in development sector, I/NGOs. Previous experience in INGOs is preferable
  
• Experience and understanding in implementing project activities in accordance with Social Welfare Council norms and regulations and as per Project Agreement (PA)
  
• Fluency in English and Nepali, strong written and oral communication
  
• Previous experience in handling or leading MHPSS workshops
  
• Previous work experience in facilitating workshops with foreign expatriates and therapists
  
• Must understand the basic terminologies and have knowledge on MHPSS and previous familiarity with translating during workshops 
  
• Strong computer skills on Windows packages (MS OFFICE)
  
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  

Desired profile:

• The candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, be completely trustworthy, act in an appropriate professional manner at all times and ability to work under supervision, in a team and independently when required
  
• Result oriented, achiever, ability to challenge existing methods and mind sets
  
• The candidate will demonstrate the capacity to work under stressful conditions respecting deadlines
  
• Candidates with open ideas and thoughts with flexibility to work as per the project needs are desirable
  
• Candidates with two wheeler vehicle and with necessary driving license are highly preferable
  
• Availability to start the job in March 2018 (Third Week)
  

APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS:

Qualified and interested individuals should send a CV with two work related references and a half page cover letter explaining their interest and advantage to [email protected] until 17th March 2018.  

Please mention “Application for the post of MHPSS Project Officer” on the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Telephone calls will not be entertained.

Qualified candidates from minorities, indigenous groups, women and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply”

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