Position: Senior Officer- Livelihood
Duty Station: Province Office, Itahari-Sunsari
Total Position: 1
Contract Type: Fixed-term contract with three months of probation period

Program Background:

Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Program is a community-based model of inclusive development implemented in direct partnership with the provincial government of Koshi Province and local governments. The goal of the program is to prevent avoidable disabilities and improve the quality of life of children and adults with disabilities and their families through community-based rehabilitation. It works to strengthen community support systems for the achievement of these goals.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in management/Developmental studies having minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Fluency in Nepali and English language. (Writing and speaking both)
• Prior professional experience in livelihood programs will be an advantage.

Key responsibilities

Planning:  

• Lead planning and implementation of livelihood aspects of DPRP  
• Develop policies, strategies, and guidelines for effective implementation of livelihood components of the program.  
• Develop annual and periodic plans and budget for livelihood programs.  
• Provide technical support to the district team to implement livelihood programs.  
• Conduct/facilitate technical training on livelihood for team and other stakeholders as necessary.  
• Develop vocational skill development training modules as per market demand.  
• Provide support to persons with disabilities and their family members to connect with financial institutions for small scale loans.  
• Assist in the development of a recording and reporting system for Saving and Credit scheme run by Self-help group (SHG).  

• Co-ordinate with governmental and non-governmental agencies and stakeholders at the provincial and local level  
• Coordinate with different likeminded organizations to promote livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities and their families.   

Monitoring and Evaluation  

• Ensure effective implementation of livelihood programs.  
• Conduct regular field and monitoring visits and provide necessary feedback and suggestions to the team and stakeholders.  
• Document and disseminate the best practices, cases studies and innovative methodologies of livelihood programs.  
• Support the Monitoring and Evaluation team to conduct baseline and end-line evaluations of livelihood programs.  

Physical Demands  

• Regular visits to the implementation areas and homes of persons with disabilities as and when required.  

 Other:  

• Uphold the KFN policies and guidelines including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)-related rules and the code of conduct.  
          ➢ Participate actively in PSEA-related training and awareness-raising initiatives,supporting the                         distribution of PSEA materials, and reporting SEA allegations through the specified reporting                          channels.  
         ➢ Participate in SEA complaints investigations as necessary.
         ➢ Recognize, eliminate, or reduce program risks connected to SEA (particularly for personnel                          involved in programming)  
• Provide assistance with other KFN programs whenever needed.  
• Coordinate with all KFN staff as and when necessary.  

Karuna Foundation Nepal is an equal opportunity employer. Women, persons with disabilities and persons from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process. Karuna Foundation Nepal reserves all the rights to reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons. Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.