BBC Media Action Annouces Vacancy for Project Officer

 

Project Officer

Title: Project Officer
Department: BBC Media Action
Grade: 6
Reports To: Project Manager
Based: Kathmandu with possible travel to field locations
Duration: One Year (possibility of extension subject to funding)

Context

BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international development charity. Working with media and communication to help reduce poverty and support people in claiming their rights, our aim is to inform, connect and empower people around the world. BBC Media Action reaches some 200 million people through local broadcast partners, BBC channels (especially the BBC World Service), online, mobile and print platforms and through interpersonal communication. We are currently delivering projects in 24 countries, including in Nepal. BBC Media Action has been working on communication for development projects in Nepal since 2007, giving us a well-developed understanding of Nepali audiences and significant experience of producing and evaluating media content on a range of issues to diverse target audiences.

BBC Media Action Nepal is hiring a Project Officer to work full time for a project that is focused on building resilience of communities towards climate related natural hazards. Through this project, BBC Media Action will be working with line agencies, partners, and stakeholders to develop and share Weather and Climate Information Systems for the most vulnerable to climate change.

“The role may involve working with groups of vulnerable children and adults. For the successful candidate, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct. A police background check may form part of the recruitment process. BBC Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people.”

Job purpose

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Officer is responsible for strategizing, implementation, partnership development and management, monitoring, evaluation, learning, knowledge management and direct day to day project management of BBC Media Action's projects. These activities include systematically tracking and monitoring project activities, coordinating project training workshops, maintaining and organising project documentation, helping compile project progress reports and contributing to the design and planning of new projects and new business development initiatives.

Main Duties

• Assist with project co-ordination, including work planning, financial management, and liaising with project donors and partners as required.

• Produce regular project reporting and contribute to internal project review sessions.

• Track project activities against the timelines and regularly update project calendar and milestones

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the project team and assist in the monitoring and evaluation of projects.

• Plan, organise and manage training and workshops for partner station as per the project timeline.

• Provide support to the Project Manager in ensuring that the project activities adhere to BBC and BBC Media Action policies and editorial guidelines and are steered through the organisation’s central review procedures in a timely manner, ensuring all feedbacks is incorporated into final design.

• Provide input into the development of the long-term vision and strategic planning of BBC Media Action’ program portfolio in Nepal.

• Present the partnership work of BBC Media Action to external stakeholders and identify the range of opportunities for this.

• Contribute to the design of new projects and help identify new business opportunities for BBC Media Action in Nepal. Contribute to external fund-raising proposals, donor reporting, and activities as requested.

• Responsible for delivering value for money in the role through effective and efficient management of time and resources.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Minimum University Degree in relevant field from recognised University.

• Experience of successful project management, ideally in the development field including developing, delivering and monitoring project.

• Sound knowledge on computer (MS Word, Excel and Power Point) with very good typing speed.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English and Nepali.

• Effective team worker - able to manage relationships effectively and work collaboratively within a diverse team.

• Understanding of the importance of BBC values, policies, procedures and guidelines, including Health & Safety guidelines.

Key competencies

The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.

• Imagination/Creative Thinking: Is able to transform creative ideas/impulses into practical reality. Can look at existing situations and problems in novel ways and come up with creative solutions.

• Managing Relationships: Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Team working.

• Communication: The ability to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.

• Analytical Thinking: Able to simplify complex problems, process projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to identify causal relationships and construct frameworks, for problem solving and/or development.

• Influencing and Persuading: Ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.

• Planning and Organising: Is able to think ahead in order to establish an effective and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.

• Self-Development: Able to identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.

To apply visit: merojob.com

Vianet Communication Limited Announces Vacancy for IBU Sales Executive

 

IBU Sales Executive

Number of Vacancy(ies): 1
Qualification: Bachelors completed in management
Experience: 1 year in related field
Contract of Employment: Full-time
Job Location: Nepalgunj

Skills and Knowledge:

• Should be very punctual, attentive and has to lead branch sales with an utmost dedication
• Should possess the skills of finding leads, research market, discovering new areas and identifying the prospects along with the conversion into sales
• Able to handle clients and their issues in a smoother way to maintain a proper work process/ flow
• Pro-active planning of daily activities are the key skills that are required in the role
• Must posses personal vehicle and a valid driving license.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research activities to achieve sales target.
• Negotiate and close agreements with corporate and consumer customers.
• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the IBU (Institutional Business Unit) department
• Identifies and handles prospects to convert in the effective sales.
• Fixes appointment/conduct meeting with Institutional prospects/clients and maintain good public relations (PR)
• Instantly communicates with Branch Manager/ OV Supervisor-Corporate Sales for any support/information required whilst at work.
• Maintains a good behavior and healthy relationship throughout the work time with the colleagues and the clients.
• Constantly focus and achieve on given sales target every month.
• Involves in first bill collection and contract signing of their respective client so as to be eligible for incentives
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts
• Seeks help with the supervisor on finding the prospects and targeting a market segment.

Application Deadline: 2024-02-22

To apply visit: vianet.com.np

SW Nepal Private Limited Vacancy for Communication and Outreach Officer

 

S.W. Nepal Pvt. Ltd. (Scott Wilson Nepal)

USAID Local Works Support

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR 

COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH OFFICER

Position:  Communication and Outreach Officer (COO), USAID Local Works Support

Duty Station: Scott Wilson Nepal Office, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu (Central Office), with frequent field visits to provinces and municipalities

Contract: 1 year (extendable to 5 years based on performance)

Salary: An attractive salary with additional benefits including a provident fund, a gratuity fund, a festival allowance, and medical and accidental insurance will be provided. Applicable taxes shall be deducted as per the law of Nepal

Working Days: 5 days a week (Mon-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

Reporting to: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MAEL) and Knowledge Management Manager, USAID Local Works Support

Introduction:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission to Nepal has awarded S.W. Nepal Pvt. Ltd. (Scott Wilson Nepal/SWN), as prime contractor, a contract to provide dedicated, long-term support to USAID’s flagship locally-led development program, Local Works. This five-year initiative commences on January 8, 2024.

Local Works is a locally-led development program aimed at capacitating local actors—including individuals, communities, networks, civil society organizations (CSOs), private entities, and governments—to take the lead in the development process, including priority setting, developing solutions, decision-making, and overall management. Since 2015, Local Works has operated in 32 countries, aligning with legislation from Congress to integrate locally-led development practice into the agency’s operations and programs, reflecting what Administrator Samantha Power states: “If we truly want to make aid inclusive, local voices need to be at the center of everything we do.”

The USAID Local Works Support, facilitated by S.W. Nepal Pvt. Ltd., will offer important services such as organizational capacity development (OCD), third-party monitoring, risk assessment, and local works coordination. More specifically, USAID Local Works Support will assess and capacitate local actors in areas like human resource management, financial management, and operations. This initiative aims to improve cooperation, coordination, and co-creation among local actors, including the USAID Mission to Nepal, local beneficiaries, and local governments. This will be achieved through targeted communication, outreach, and information-sharing activities. All activities and components under the Local Works Support will be underpinned with a focused effort to raise awareness and uphold gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA).

Purpose of the Position:

The Communication and Outreach Officer will work under the guidance of the MEAL and Knowledge Management Manager in Component C (Local Works Coordination). The primary responsibility  of the COO is to develop and implement a communication and outreach strategy to effectively share the overall results, 

challenges and lessons learned with the wider audience, adhering to the USAID Local Works Branding and Marking Plan. The officer will be responsible for conducting a communication and outreach campaign to promote the successes and results of the Local Works program.  

The Communication and Outreach Officer should have strong communication skills in both written and verbal English and Nepali. The officer should be able to collaborate with team members, the management team, and stakeholders. 

Scope of Work (SoW) and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a communication and outreach strategy aligned with the overall program goals and USAID communication guidelines.

• Responsible for content generation, organization, and dissemination efforts across various platforms, e.g. social media and direct media outreach, working closely with the MEL and Knowledge Management Manager, and Chief of Party.  

• Develop an annual communication and outreach plan that is in compliance with USAID standards and to guide the USAID Local Works Support’s communication and outreach requirements.

• Carry out activities in accordance with the Communication and Outreach Plan, and ensure USAID Branding and Marking in all activities of USAID Local Works Support. 

• Conduct research and analysis to identify key target audiences and their information needs.

• Collaborate with the MEAL and Knowledge Management Manager, program staff, stakeholders, and partners to ensure consistent messaging and effective communication.

• Responsible for capturing USAID/Nepal Local Works success stories, ideas, photography, short videos, and other content as communications and outreach products, for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, as well as social media posts, presentations, etc compiling USAID Branding and Marking Plan.

• Manage and maintain the SWNs’ website and social media channels related to LWS.

• Track and measure the effectiveness of communication and outreach activities.

• Responsible for organizing and reporting the annual 2 workshops and a video documentary of 2 minutes. 

• Ensure all communication content assimilates gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) and disability, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) related data and/or information.

• Conduct regular field visits to capture content and support visitors and consultants, including photographers and videographers.

• Capacity building of Local Works Implementing Partners (IPs) on USAID’s communications, outreach, branding, and marking requirements. 

• Establish, as necessary, and manage knowledge management repositories and communications products or photo libraries.

• Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, media study, development studies, public relations, or a related field. (Master's degree preferred).

• 4-5 years of progressive experience in the development sector, contributing to project or organization-level communications and outreach products for a variety of audiences.

• Proficiency in content creation tools and social media platforms.

• Familiarity with USAID Communication and Outreach, and Branding and Marking Plan

• Familiarity with integrating GESI considerations in communications.

• Experience in report/deliverable preparation, management, editing, and dissemination across several platforms with concise, and engaging content.

• Experience in handling social media applications. Photography skills are required.

• A professional history of dealing with journalists or national/ international media outlets will be considered an asset;

• Skilled in photography, and editing and designing applications such as InDesign, Photoshop, Canva, etc. 

• Commitment to SWN’s mission and values.

Core Competencies and Technical Expertise

• Excellent ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize and implement multiple tasks within strict deadlines, and produce high-quality deliverables.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Nepali.

• Strong at using MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

• Proactive and detail-oriented individual with a dedication to identifying solutions to problems.

• Ability and willingness for field travel.

• Positive attitude and a good sense of humor.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by emailing your CV, indicating your current address in Kathmandu, no later than March 3, 2024, at lws@swnepal.com.np, before 5 p.m. A cover letter is not required at this stage.

Only shortlisted candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted for the interview. We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds, including women and those who are differently abled, to apply.

The potential applicants are encouraged to visit www.swnepal.com.np for more details on our team, location, and services.

Laxmi Sunrise Bank Announces Vacancy for Internal Auditor

 

Vacancy Announcement: 

Laxmi Sunrise is recognized for its quality driven approach to business; we believe we have made a positive impact on the industry and have set standards in different areas such as corporate governance, risk management, innovation and e-banking and we remain committed to our #GREAT values.

We encourage a workplace where people respect each other, work as a team and have fun! We like people who work hard and smart; it’s our goal to be the most preferred employer in the financial services industry.

If you’re enthusiastic about advancing your career and sharing in our growth journey, we invite you to send your resume to careers@laxmisunrise.com.

Internal Auditor

Position Summary:

With a view of assuring the management and stakeholders of the bank of adequacy of compliance and risk control mechanisms, the internal auditor is responsible for:

• Orchestrate and execute the annual audit plan
• Adopt/migrate and develop best practices in risk based audit methodologies.
• Assess risks and controls in each business unit, product and process and make recommendations on how to reduce risks to levels within business tolerances.
• Ensure overall compliance to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) directives and guidelines.
• Liaise with all external auditors.

Laxmi Sunrise Bank’s Audit function is completely independent of the management and reports directly to the Audit Committee chaired by a non-executive director.

Qualifications & Work Experience:

• Semi or Qualified CA / ACCA from a recognized institution
• At least 2 years of Audit Experience
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory issues is a must

Other requirements:

• Regular liaison with senior management will demand an exceptional communication and inter-personal skills.

Last day of application is 21st February, 2024 – applications after the date will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be granted an interview. The Bank reserves the right to reject any (or all) applications without any reason whatsoever.

To apply visit: https://www.laxmisunrise.com/careers/

Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA) Vacancy for Field Officer (Education)

 

Vacancy Announcement

Published date: 18-Feb-24

Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA) was established on 22 Kartik, 2050 B.S. in Sarlahi District of Province 2, Nepal. It is a non-governmental and non-profit social organization, well-established and prominent, serving as a change agent in the areas of women empowerment and community development in Sarlahi and other districts. With over 30 years of experience in community development and women's upliftment, the organization has played a crucial role in mobilizing communities for positive changes. This women-headed organization has a majority of female executive members. RWUA is dedicated to enhancing lives through economic, social, cultural, and physical transformations, implementing various projects in partnership within Sarlahi District. Curentyl RWUA is working in different sectors as like education, health, livliehood, Social, protectin child right and good governance.

RWUA invites applications from interested qualified and eligible candidates (Nepali citizens only) that are reliable, accountable, and can deliver results with the highest level of integrity for the following positions under following Project.

Project: Sponsorship Program

Position: Field Officer (Education)- 1

Applied on: vacancy@rwua.org

Contract duration: Annual Contract

Workstation: Sarlahi District

Apply before: 25-February 2024

Key Responsibilities:

In close collaboration and consultation with the Project Coordinator, the individual in this role will be responsible for providing technical assistance to the education program, which encompasses Early Childcare and Development (ECCD) and Basic Education (BE). This assistance will be integrated with   Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH), School Health and Nutrition (SHN),   Child Sensitive Livelihood (CSL) and Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH). The key responsibilities include conducting technical training for teachers, School Management Committees, coordination & collaboration with local governments, motivating for effective management of ECCD and BE classrooms-based activities, onsite support to teachers, CMCs and PTAs, preparing regular reports (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual), documenting best practices, monitoring progress, building capacity among subordinates, and reporting within the assigned sector.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Education, or any other discipline with a minimum of 2 years of work experience in the Education related project worked in NGO/INGO, and a master’s degree in education will be an advantage.

• Having knowledge about the "Sponsorship Program" Process and approaches.

• Able to Organize and facilitate training/orientation regarding educational-related contents in the field. 

• Able to develop monthly plan, annual plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate education related activities.

• Well, knowledge about the Nepal government education policy.

• Can speak and write English and Nepali and able to prepare reports in both languages.

• Aware and familiar with the local language.

• Computer knowledge (word, excel, PowerPoint,) and strong in email internet.

• Willing to spend 70% of the time in fieldwork and willing to work with children.

• Having a valid driving license along with a personal bike / Scotter.

• Able to coordinate with local-level government stakeholders and district-level government stakeholders along with Schools, Ward, WCRC, and health facilities, for effective technical support, coordination, and program Implementation.

• Well respectful and committed to being a part of Child safeguarding and zero tolerance on fraud, bribery, and corruption.

• Can adjust in the team and play the role of supportive.

• Ability to work under pressure and within a tight timeframe.

Interested candidates aged 18+ are encouraged to apply with their current CV and application letter to the email address vacancy@rwua.org mentioning the position applying in the subject line addressing to The Human Resource Department, Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA), Sarlahi or submit the hard copy to Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA), Haripur Municipality-2, Sarlahi on 25th February  2024 by 5:00 PM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further selection process. No telephone inquiries will be entertained, and any inappropriate recommendation might automatically disqualify the candidate from further processing. RWUA respects child rights and strictly follows the child safeguarding policy of the organization. RWUA is an equal opportunities employer and strictly follows merit-based selection. Qualified female candidates or those from disadvantaged communities and local people with best-fit qualifications and competencies are strongly encouraged to apply.

Note: - If the applicant creates presser from phone and other source then automatically disqualified.

RWUA reserves the right to qualify/disqualify applications in any case.