Baakhan Nyane Waa Announces Vacancy for Various Positions

 

Vacancy

Baakhan Nyane Waa is looking for ideal candidates for various positions in upcoming new projects for the year 2024. Details for each position are given below.

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Admin-Finance Officer: Baakhan Nyane Waa (1)

The Admin-Finance Officer is responsible for managing day-to-day operations, including managing staff, maintaining records, and accounting for ongoing projects. The Admin-Finance Officer will report to the Project Manager and the Executive Working Committee. A detailed job description for the Admin-Finance Officer is available here.

Research Field Support/ Interns (4)

The Research Field intern is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day implementation of research projects at Baakhan Nyane Waa, helping in the design of individual studies, reviewing literature, undertaking fieldwork, data collection, and preparing reports and articles. The major work includes, but is not limited to, the research and documentation of World Heritage sites and other important sites within Kathmandu Metropolitan City, focusing on Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, Swayambhu, Pashupati, Hadigaon, and Boudha. A detailed job description for the Research Field Intern is available here.

Project Manager (1)

The project manager will be responsible for managing Baakhan Nyane Waa’s overall programs. The program manager will ensure that the project-based programs adhere to the established schedules, specifications, and budget. A detailed job description for the project manager is available here.

Research Officer (4)

The Research Officer is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day implementation of research projects of Baakhan Nyane Waa, helping in the design of individual studies, reviewing literature, undertaking fieldwork, data collection, and preparing reports and articles. A detailed job description for the research officer is available here.

Site Coordinator (4)

The Site Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day implementation of research projects at Baakhan Nyane Waa, helping in the design of individual studies, reviewing literature, undertaking fieldwork, data collection, and preparing reports and articles. A detailed job description for the site coordinator is available here.

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Those interested in these positions are requested to submit a cover letter and updated CV at baakhan.nyanewaa@gmail.com. The email should clearly mention the position you are applying for. The candidates will be called on a rolling basis, so kindly apply as soon as possible.

For more details visit: baakhan.org.np

Options Consultancy Services Limited Vacancy for Chief of Party – USAID Better Health

 

Chief of Party – USAID Better Health

Company Description

Options is a global team of experts and innovators tackling some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. We work with leaders and change makers around the globe to bring health strategies to life. We provide ideas, advice and technical know-how that enable our partners to build a path to lasting change. We have offices in the United Kingdom, Nepal, Nigeria and Kenya and have delivered client-funded projects in over 50 countries worldwide.

Options has worked alongside the health system in Nepal for over 25 years, with longstanding relationships with government and a deep and nuanced understanding of health sector structures and the current challenges and opportunities of transition to a devolved system. Our work has focused on strengthening the health system and enabling women and children to access the healthcare they need by overcoming financial, geographic, and social barriers and facilitating long-term systems change. We have worked in partnership with government at all levels from national to district and palika, and through local communities, supporting the delivery of successive Nepal Health Sector Programs.

Position

The Chief of Party (COP) will be responsible for the overall strategic leadership, stakeholder relationships, managerial oversight, and technical direction of the project. The COP will lead the implementation team and serve as the key point of contact for USAID, government, program partners, and other stakeholders. They will also coordinate closely with other USG projects and development partners to ensure joined up approaches and complementarity with other health and governance programs. The COP will be accountable for high quality delivery of the program within the budget parameters. Coordinating the inputs of the team from Options and partners, they will ensure that program objectives, outcomes, and deliverables are met and that financial, operational, and reporting requirements are in compliance with USAID regulations and Options’ policies and processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Strategic leadership and people management: Provide overall leadership, technical direction, and management oversight of project team. Ensure the program is nimble and forward looking to enable proactive and adaptive responses to changing external contexts, notably Nepal’s federalism. Lead the development of strategic plans, annual and quarterly work plans, and direct and coordinate implementation of the program to achieve project objectives in line with USAID regulations and Options’ policies.
• Technical and operational oversight: Provide overall technical and administrative leadership to the project implementation team, including development of strategies, budgets, work plans, MEL plans and reporting. Responsible for meeting contractual obligations, producing deliverables and targets, and achieving project results as specified by USAID.
• Relationship management: Act as the primary point of contact with USAID, consortium implementing partners, Government of Nepal at federal, provincial and local government levels, and other stakeholders. Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, effectively representing the program at external meetings. Establish and maintain strong relationships with consortium partners, ensuring regular communications and performance management.
  

Requirements

• Extensive experience providing technical, strategic and program management oversight to major multi-year and multi-partner complex programs in Nepal and/or South Asia as a Chief of Party or Team Leader.
• Demonstrated experience working to strengthen governance and accountability mechanisms in devolved or federated government structures as well as enhancing national local cooperation.
• Strong understanding of Nepal’s health sector including key context and trends relevant to health systems strengthening. Relevant networks at the municipality, provincial and federal levels.
• Strong external liaison and negotiation experience fostering partnerships between Government and other stakeholders, including at provincial and municipality level, and building national and sub-national capacity. Familiarity with government practice and protocol.
• Significant experience and a track record of successful leadership and management of teams based in multiple locations. Previous experience leading a team of highly skilled, multidisciplinary staff to leverage joint management support, and empowering team members to deliver high quality work. Experience managing teams in high-risk environments.
• Demonstrable experience of working with USAID and familiarity with USAID practice and protocol with a proven ability to represent organizations and program with USAID. Significant experience with USAID planning and reporting systems, operations, programming, and structure.
• Experience in managing budgets effectively with oversight on spending while providing regular oversight on issues related to risk and audit.
• Experience of risk management and mitigation in a program context.
• Commitment to equal opportunities.
• Commitment to the project’s and Options’ principles of Safeguarding, Do No Harm, and to creating an enabling policy environment for voluntary family planning.
• Awareness and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Fluency in written and spoken Nepali is preferred.
• University degree in a relevant subject.
  

Other information

Benefits

Options offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package specific to each country, for further information please contact HR at opportunities@options.co.uk.

Application process

• To apply, please fill in the form here.
• Closing date for applications is: 01 March 2024, with applications being reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
• Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate).
  

Other information

• Options is dedicated to equal opportunity for all and recognises that every individual is unique. Whilst we always seek to embrace individual differences and celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we also want to ensure that every team member is suited to their role and that they are given the best opportunity to succeed.
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.

To apply visit: cezanneondemand.intervieweb.it

Vianet Communication Limited Vacancy for Sales Coordinator

 

Sales Coordinator

Number of Vacancy(ies): 1
Qualification: A bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
Experience: One year experience in ISP field
Contract of Employment: Full-time
Job Location: Simara

Skills and Knowledge:

• The sales coordinator contribute to the achievement of sales targets by supporting sales representatives, coordinating sales activities, and maintaining good customer relationship.
• A sales coordinator is responsible for maintaining customer relationships to generate regular business from clients.
• To be a successful sales coordinator, you should have excellent organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills. You should also possess strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinating and supervising the day-to-day sales efforts of the team.
• Training and coaching team members on selling techniques.
• Promptly handling customer complaints, questions, and issues
• Coordinating with the concerned departments for seamless execution of sales orders.
• Assist sales staff in achieving sales targets of individual and Branch.
• Maintaining accurate records of customer contracts.
• Coach, train, counsel, recruit and discipline ASRs.
• Follow up with customers and representatives on inquiries

Application Deadline: 2024-02-23

To apply visit: vianet.com.np

Upendra Devkota Memorial National Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences Vacancy for Driver

 

VACANCY

Neuro Hospital Bansbari, a state of the art neuro-specialty hospital, is looking for the following positions:

1. Driver

• Four-wheeler driver with at least 2 years of professional driving experience with a valid driving license.

Interested Nepalese candidates may apply with an updated CV and Job application letter at e-mail: hr@neuro.org.np before February 26, 2024.

Upendra Devkota Memorial
National Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences
Bansbari, Kathmandu

Relief Nepal Vacancy for Sponsorship Quality Control Officer (SQCO)

 

Vacancy Announcement: 

Relief Nepal is a non-profit making, non-governmental, non-political, social development organization of Sindhuli district. It was established in 2008 AD with the core objective of vulnerable and marginalized people especially women, children, youth and people living with marginalized condition are empowerment and participated in decision process about the issue affecting their livelihood. It has successfully implemented Livelihood, Child Rights, WASH, Education and DRR projects in five districts.

In partnership with World Vision International Nepal (WVIN), Relief Nepal is implementing "Integrated Protection and Community Engagement Technical Programme" in Tinpatan Ward no. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, Phikkal Rural Municipality- Ward no. 2, 3, 4, 5 and Golanjor Rural Municipality- Ward no. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 of Sindhuli districts. We are looking for a qualified, competent, dynamic, Leadership and visionary qualitative candidates for the effective execution of the project at field which will be carried out in partnership with World Vision International Nepal for the following positions:

Position: Sponsorship Quality Control Officer (SQCO)

Require No: 1

Job Location: Relief Nepal Office with frequent field visit

Duration: 7 months with possibility of extension

Position Description:

The purpose of this position is to manage and control quality of all sponsorship core business processes of the AP. This position is expected to ensure sponsorship minimum programming standard, sponsorship programming tools and adherence to Sponsorship standards while implementing sponsorship activities. It requires to manage the Sponsorship Systems desktop application and data management to ensure the quality of data and efficient management of sponsorship systems. It also requires to ensure the quality control and management of correspondences and all photos and videos production in sponsorship. This is an office-based position but will involve frequent visits to the communities for monitoring of registered children and mobilisers to check the quality of sponsorship business activities. Regular and direct communication with Sponsorship Field Coordinators for sponsorship related matters would have to be done. Beside regular communication with implementing partners, this position requires to lead and supervise the work of CESP mobilisers with regards to Sponsorship Business processes. 

The incumbent strives in empowering community groups, households and institutions to address and manage the issues to sustain. The local resources are managed well to effectively run the project interventions for a longer run.  This position requires to be innovative and problem-solving skills to adapt to changes and multiple priorities. Along with this, the incumbent requires to integrate with other sectors and cross cutting themes to yield broader impact more effectively and efficiently.  

Reports to: Project Coordinator

Major responsibilities

• Ensure that Sponsorship Operations Indicator (SOI) reports are green and plan follow up action in case of variance

• RC records and files are well managed, scanned and stored securely

• Support field mobilizers to conduct and produce quality periodic mailings Annual Progress Report (APR), Seasonal Greetings cards and Child Expression Worksheets. 

• Facilitate in the processing of all special mails; Seasonal Greetings cards, Spontaneous letters, APR, introductory letters within deadline.

• Develop child monitoring plan to ensure that all RCs are physically sighted within 90 days as required by the standard as well as all RC’s Child Wellbeing is monitored every 180 days 

• Ensure sponsor gifts/letters are well received from respective FO/ WV National Office (NO), verify the CCF and acknowledge the shipment

• Sorting out the mails received from Field Office/NO as per community, process in Horizon (change route code), translate into Nepali and pass to respective field mobilizers within standard turnaround time and regular follow-up with courier for timely and safe dispatch of all correspondences to and from Field Office/NO

• Verify and file all correspondence log sheet sent to FO/ WV National Office 

• Know correspondence standards, timeline and technical requirements and accordingly build the capacity of field mobilizers on that

• Translations of letters as per its requirement 

• Maintain confidentiality of address of sponsors and children, other sensitive information and make sure these are not exchange unless and without mutual agreement between World Vision Nepal and Support Office

• Sent all reply letters (IL, EL, FL, RL and GAL) to Field Office after proper review. 

• Ensure delivery of 100% APR/CEW and Seasonal Greeting cards on standard timeline

• Ensure all the Digital Correspondences are processed on time in field with quality assured

• Ensure that all the Sponsorship 2.0 products (photos and Videos) have met latest sponsorship rich media standards and quality

• Systematically manage all the Sponsorship 2.0 products received from CESP field mobilizers from Horizon mobile and upload in sponsorship system ensuring its quality and timeliness.

• Analyze and share reports on all child and community contents photos and videos productions timely to implementing partners and WVIN timely. 

• Ensure sponsor visits are hosted as per the standard and requirement.  

• Communicate and respond to queries related to 2.0 timely. 

• Support in delivering updated sponsorship messages to implementing partners and communities. 

• New growth entries: first level verification, Validation of CH forms with Birth Certificates.

• Participation/Support/Benefits entries: Co-ordinate with Commcare entry focal person of District for similarity and uniform numbers in both Horizon and Commcare 

• Report the issue/bugs/discrepancies in Horizon (Mobile/ Desktop) immediately to Data Analysts of Field office. 

• Update the Horizon to latest version (Mobile/Desktop) and monitor and regulate the operation of Horizon Devices smoothly.

• Maintain project database including relevant documents and reports.

Competencies:

A. Academic Qualification and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline (social science/development studies or other related field) with at least two years’ experience in Development Sector

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline (social science/development studies or other related field) with at least two years’ experience in Sponsorship (preferred)

B. Sector Knowledge, Skills & Work Environment

• Strategic alignment 

• Good time management and organizing skills 

• Good communication and data management skills 

• Skill on English to Nepali and Nepali to English Translation

• Skill on web-based data base

• Proven experience as a team player

• Knowledge of World Vision’s Programmes and organizational policies and standards, including Child Sponsorship standards – Preferred 

• Understanding of poverty issues, development theories and sustainable development practices and knowledge on child rights. – Essential  

• Leadership quality to provide technical leadership and critical guidance in enabling understanding, monitoring and managing sponsorship activities in the district. – Essential 

• Computer and Technology skills; Good computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Data Management- Essential 

• Latest technology friendly (Use of Smart phones, tablets) - Essential 

• People management skills, facilitation, mentoring and coaching skills- Essential 

• Effective written and oral communications skills including presentation and reporting skills – Essential

• Willingness to work beyond work hours during sponsorship peak business hours – Essential 

C. Project Management:

• Integration - Good interpersonal and strong coordination skills to partner and influence Sponsorship Integration with other sectors 

• Risk management – Identify potential risk in implementing sponsorship activities, plan, and support in preparing and implementing sponsorship risk management  

• Reporting – Provide accurate data and information related to registered children and sponsorship activities and ensure reports are shared timely. 

• Data Management - Keep records and tracks of registered children’s data and participation, analyze and share the reports 

• Integrated workforce management to be more strategic and effective in delivering results

• Lead in effective governance, child and adult safe organization compliances and are practiced well

D. Capacity Building

• Be Capacitated and ensure staffs are capacitated on:

  • CSBO (Child Sponsorship Basic Orientation)

  • SBT4DP (Sponsorship Basic Training for Development Programmes) 

  • Sponsorship 2.0 (Photos & Videos) 

  • Sponsorship data and system (Horizon SSUI) 

  • Quality correspondence, process and standards 

  • Meaningful and fun sponsorship activities for children 

  • Conduct periodic staff performance appraisals against the set performance objectives contributing to Project deliverables with proper performance management system in place

E. M&E & Networking 

• Lead sponsorship monitoring activities and address the issues identified timely  

• Support in SIP reflection, PQSR and AP Annual Community Review Planning processes

• Good coordination and collaboration with FO/NO sponsorship, finance, SCM and courier for smooth and quick services

• Management of internal and external relationships required in sponsorship operations that facilitates the satisfaction of children, families, communities and sponsors/donors

F. Relationship Management:

• Advocacy and other profiling

• Team cohesion

G. Child and adult safe guarding and sponsorship business

• Manage all the working environment in the office and working areas are child and adult sensitive

• Guide the team and organization in managing protection related matters appropriately 

• Support the organization in complying with all child and adult safe guarding policies, requirements and audits

• Manage all the sponsorship businesses as per the protocols and guidance provided by WVIN

• Registered children participation are well reflected in the provided reporting platforms

• Ensure operationalization of World Vision’s Child Sponsorship standards, Development Project Standards and sponsorship integration in all phases of programming

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates, meeting the above requirements, are requested to submit their application by filling Online Application Form: https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/13ELvPO6 no later than 26th February 2024. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test and interview. Telephone enquiries will not be entrained. Organization reserves all the rights to reject any or all application without assigning any reasons.