Vacancy Announcement from National Federation of the Disabled Nepal

National Federation of the Disabled Nepal (NFDN) is national umbrella organization of persons with disabilities. It has been consistently working for promoting and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities since 1993 in Nepal. NFDN is looking for a highly experienced and qualified person for various positions as below:

Interested candidates are requested to visit the website of NFDN www.nfdn.org.np and go through the detail TOR/Job description and required qualifications and send application mentioning expected salary and updated CV including 2 referees with contact number and e-mail address to vacancy@nfdn.org.np no later than May 22, 2023. NFDN reserves the right to cancel, postpone or modify the whole recruitment process and reject any application without giving any reasons whatsoever.

Candidates applying for this position must be comply with NFDN policies and guidelines including safeguarding and anti-corruption policies and ensure compliance to all aspects of the Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, abuse and harassment policies and associated standards and procedures.

Details of the positions and their TOR/JD are as below:

Project Coordinator- WASH GAINS Project

Designation : Project Coordinator
Location : Bardiya Project office, Gulariya (Lumbini province) with 70% travel to the project areas
Name of Project : WASH GAINS Project (WASH for Gender and Adolescent Inclusive School in Nepal)
Immediate Supervisor: Federal Project Coordinator
Matrix Reporting to: Project Manager of WaterAid Nepal

Job purpose: The Project Coordinator is responsible to oversee the overall project management including project cycle management, advocacy at municipality and province level, capacity building of member organization (OPDs), awareness rising, networking and coordination with targeted schools and municipalities, provide technical support to implementing partners of this project including WaterAid that includes disability inclusion, accessibility, communications, reporting and M&E through the implementation of “WASH GAINS” project. S/he will act as a focal person for disability inclusion, project implementation with partners on behalf of NFDN in close coordination with federal project coordinator, WaterAid Nepal and relevant WASH GAINS project staffs to ensure project delivery as planned to get its objectives effective, efficient and cost-effective. S/he will assist to ensure that NFDN program activities in consistent with NFDN principles and approaches and quality standards, draw on good practices and lessons learned, enable all types of persons with disabilities to accomplish their rights.

Major Responsibilities:

Lead the implementation of the “WASH GAINS” project activities set under the project through effective planning, monitoring and budget management with high quality in line with the objectives of the NFDN strategy and road map.
Work as the project focal person and ensure the disability inclusion and accessibility under the project supported by Water-Aid Nepal (WAN) at WASH GAINS project office in Bardiya district.
Ensure project implementation is responsive to adhere Water Aid’s Quality programme Standards.
Support the field team of BASE and WaterAid on disability and inclusion.
Facilitate on disability and inclusion and accessibility with leadership quality to coordinate and influence the local governments.
Manage and ensure coordination with OPDs members, relevant district, municipality, school and community level stakeholders and line agencies for the effective program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project activities.
Support municipalities for policy review, and develop guidelines related to WASH, girl’s rights, menstrual hygiene management, children with disability.
Lead advocacy and lobby issues related to girl’s right, menstrual hygiene management, children with disability at municipality, province and federal level government.
Support the project staffs to ensure that program data is used for learning by holding and leading quarterly meetings with all program partners.
Ensure proper integration of GEDSI aspects into sector specific program planning and implementation working closely with GESI officers/focal person.
Link and adopt WAN’s core values, programming principles, strategic, gender equity and equality in programming and behaviour.
Develop and design desired modality and process for the implementation of the activities and ensure that project progress in accordance with agreement, activities are completed within time and on budget.
Provide technical support, essential guidelines, suggestions and directions to run WASH GAIN Project activities.
Ensure project team, board members and other stakeholders have a clear understanding of project goals, and inspire, support and motivate them to achieve envisioned goals.
Support the day-to-day management of the project to ensure an effective, efficient and cost-sensitive manner.
Develop various tools and formats to collect the project data from province and national level. Develop reporting tools and format for regular reporting to the authorities of NFDN and partner.
Support to make advocacy strategy to influence the related municipalities at local level to bring comprehensive policies and program on disability inclusion.
Develop concept paper (one pager) of all the activities based on the approved plan before activity implementation.
Provide (or coordinate for) training and orientations on disability rights, accessibility and WASH issues to OPDs and other stakeholders targeted by the project.
Ensure timely planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting including quality assurance of project work.
Make monthly, quarterly and annual implementation plan of project and activities.
Prepare different periodic narrative reports needed for the organization and partners as guided by the project requirement.
Prepare case studies of achievements and results and ensure that all results and achievements, outputs and results are properly documented.
Document various disability related information and other relevant municipalities level information.
Frequent visits to the municipalities and project sites to ensure the project implementation.
Carry out other tasks as requested by federal project coordinator/administrative manager.

Qualification, experiences and skills requirements:

At least Bachelor’s degree in social work, development studies, education, management or related field (disability study is preferred).
Minimum of five years’ experience for Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience for Master degree in I/NGO environment, including experience coordinating and implementing programs.
Experience in social sector for managing WASH in school project with a proven experience of working with persons with disabilities or marginalized community. (Experience on disability inclusion related project or inclusive WASH in school is preferred).
Good understanding of disability context / concerns and rights
Good experience in disability inclusion and accessibility with leadership quality to coordinate and influence the governments bodies.
Good experience of working with different impairment groups/OPDs at province & municipal level.
Strong communication, documentation, coordination and team-building skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication in Nepali and English
Good computer skill in operating basic computer programs such as MS office packs with email and internet handling
Skillful in searching information in internet, operating social media, making news, activity, and periodic reports when needed.

Province Manager- Lumbini Province

Name of Project : Action for inclusion
Location : NFDN, Province Office, Lumbini Province, Bhaluwang, Dang
Job purpose: The primary purpose of Province Manager is to ensure quality in program planning, designing and implementation, monitoring and reporting of project activities including advocacy, awareness rising, capacity building and networking/coordination for inclusion of all types of persons with disabilities at province level.

Major Responsibilities:

Work as Province Manager under the supervision and monitoring of Project Coordinators and Administrative Manager.
Lead overall management and day to day operation, monitoring and reporting of all project activities designated to province office by federal office and implemented in the province office.
Support province office to develop programs/project proposal, organize meeting with partners, government and submit the proposal to contribute to fund raising work.
Implement the activities designated from NFDN’s federal office which are focused to the province.
Guide and supervise province level staff and support for program implementation.
Support province board for province level advocacy (basically on setting agendas, preparing documents, demand letters, collecting information, organizing meetings etc.) on disability rights.
Ensure that all the project activities are implemented according to the plan and budget.
Coordinate and carry out advocacy and lobby work as designed in the project and designated by federal office and province board.
Support member organizations to build their capacity in lobby/advocacy, good governance, leadership, organization management and fund raising.
Facilitate different trainings, orientations, and workshop, interactions designed in the project and decided by the province board.
Work to enhance of capacity of NFDN’s province office in terms of its effective management, good governance and performance.
Work for OPDs renewal and affiliation as per related policy of NFDN.
Support other project coordinators and project officers on project related activities implementation.
Verify and keep all financial and program related records, reports, administrative documents, physical properties and information of office properly, safely and in organized ways.
Support Project Coordinators for the operation of project activities as active team member.
Arrange all meetings of various structures of the project as per the project implementation schedule and prepare minutes and necessary documentation.
Update information in the internal website in regular basis.
Ensure timely planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting including quality assurance of project work.
Support Project Coordinator for development, implementation, follow-up, reporting and evaluation at province level.
Inspire and lead OPDs, all types persons with disabilities to work towards promoting to ensure the human rights according to CRPD.
Prepare different periodic narrative reports needed for the organization and partners as guided by the project requirement.
Document various disability related information at province level and other useful information in accessible format, compile them and provide them to member organizations through different means of communication (email, phone, website, social media, publication, sharing meetings, orientations etc.)
Collect the information about the situation of persons with disabilities, progress, achievements, problems and challenges, analyze it and inform to the federal office.
Gather province level information, OPDs movement and various information on disability as needed by province office and federal office.
Ensure that all financial transactions, inventory and office administration is carried out in a controlled and transparent manner without any fraudulences.
Support accountant to ensure the proper financial transaction and documentation.
Coordinate with different internal and external stakeholders (NFDN various offices, board members, project staff, member organizations, right holders/groups, other local CSOs, media, government agencies and engage them NFDN activities/mission as far as practicable.
Work as a focal person to communicate-bridge information, instruction and other contents in Province office.
Ensure coordination/liaison of the NFDN work with the government bodies, other stakeholders and member organizations in the province and local level.
Represent NFDN in the relevant forums/platforms of the assigned province.
Share good practices, lessons learned and any issues of concern in the relevant forums and NFDN and support for document it.
Perform admin and logistics task at province as per need of program.
Carry out other tasks as requested by Project Coordinator, Administrative Manager, Province Secretary.

Qualification, experiences and skills requirements:

At least Bachelor’s degree in management, social work, development studies, or related field (disability study is preferred).
Minimum of three years’ experience for Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience for Master degree in I/NGO environment, including experience coordinating and implementing programs.
Experience in managing advocacy and human rights projects implementation and supporting OPDs.
Experience in working with persons with disabilities and knowledge on CRPD, national and international laws related to persons with disability.
Experience of working with local governments, OPDs and stakeholders
Strong communication, documentation, coordination and team-building skills.
Good written and verbal communication in Nepali and English
Good computer skill in operating basic computer programs such as MS office packs with email and internet handling
Skillful in searching information in internet, operating social media, making news, activity, and periodic reports when needed.

Project Coordinator

Name of Project: “Disability Inclusion in Local Governance” (The Asia Foundation)
Working Station: Federal office of NFDN at Ratopul, with Frequent visit
Job purpose: The Project Coordinator (PC) is responsible implement “Disability Inclusion in Local Governance” project activities at the local level with the guidance from Administrative Manager to ensure project delivery as planned and get its objectives, effective, efficient and cost-effective. The PC will develop plan, implementation, monitoring, reporting, documentation and draw on good practices and lessons learned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Overall day-to-day management of the project activities in partnership with The Asia Foundation under the supervision and guidance of the administrative manager to ensure an effective, efficient and cost-sensitive management which includes planning, implementation of activities, monitoring/reviewing of activities, reporting and coordination.
2. Facilitate for project effective monitoring and evaluation framework and provide technical assistance, monitoring and follow-up.
3. Ensure that project progress in accordance with agreement of partners, activities are completed within time and on budget.
4. Prepare Project implementation plan and ensure the effective Implement the project activities.
5. Conduct necessary training, workshop, and orientations session as per the requirement of the project.
6. Develop capacities of the provincial units, partner organization, OPDs, monitor their work, and mobilize them for different activities of the project targeted to the province level.
7. Collect data and information related to the implementation, progress, output, outcomes, challenges, and problems of the project, document it, and produce different reports as per the need.
8. Make articles, case studies, and reports of the progress of the activities to publish in the website of NFDN.
9. Produce periodic project reports in the given format and submit to the Partners, NFDN’s relevant agencies and government agencies.
10. Represent as the key representative of the project in the different project-related meetings with various stakeholders.
11. Coordinate with partners, different units of NFDN, government agencies, Disabled Peoples Organizations to ensure their involvement and participation in the project.
12. Monitor the project activities, guide the project staff as per the observation and ensure that the project is implemented in line with the set objectives and expected outcomes.
13. Establish smooth coordination and linkage among NFDN and partner organizations.
14. Ensure that all financial transactions, inventory and office administration is carried out in a controlled and transparent manner without any fraudulence.
15. Support NFDN working committee and Admin Manager as per requirement.
16. Support accountant to ensure the proper financial transaction, budgeting and documentation.
17. Perform admin and logistics task at province as per need of program.
18. Carry out other tasks as requested by Administrative Manager and General Secretary.

Qualification, experiences and skills requirements:

At least Bachelor’s degree in social work, development studies, education, management or related field (disability study is preferred).
At least 2 years of experience of coordinating and implementing projects.
Having experience of working with OPDs, NGOs, municipalities and local communities.
Good experience of working with different impairment groups/OPDs at province & municipal level.
Experience in disability inclusive development
Strong communication, documentation, coordination and team-building skills.
Good written and verbal communication in Nepali and English
Good computer skill in operating basic computer programs such as MS office packs with email and internet handling
Skillful in searching information in internet, operating social media, making news, activity, and periodic reports when needed.
Good understanding of disability context / concerns and rights

Project Officer- Inclusive education and Human rights

Name of Project: “Improved conditions on the provision and utilization of human rights by persons with disabilities in Nepal” (My Right)
Working Station: Federal office of NFDN at Ratopul, with Frequent visit

Job Purpose: The Project Officer (PO) is responsible to oversee the overall project cycle management including advocacy for policy review/implementation, capacity building of member organization (OPDs), awareness rising, networking and coordination at federal level to ensure and promote the rights of persons with disabilities and provide technical support to related project staffs including project budget management, communications, reporting and M&E through the implementation of project “Improved conditions on the provision and utilization of human rights by persons with disabilities in Nepal.”

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead the implementation of the project activities set under the project “My Right) through effective planning, monitoring and budget management with high quality in line with the objectives of the NFDN strategy or road map.
2. Develop and design desired modality and process for the implementation of the activities and ensure that project progress in accordance with agreement, activities are completed within time and on budget.
3. Overall management of the project activities of under the supervision and guidance of administrative manager.
4. Support to develop programs/project proposal, organize meeting with partners, government and other stakeholders to contribute to fund raising work.
5. Coordinate and carry out advocacy and lobby work as designed in the project and designated by federal office and federal board.
6. Prepare Project implementation plan and ensure the effective Implement the project activities.
7. Conduct necessary training, workshop, and orientations session as per the requirement of the project.
8. Develop capacities of the provincial units of the project, monitor their work, and mobilize them for different activities of the project targeted to the province level.
9. Collect data and information related to the implementation, progress, output, outcomes, challenges, and problems of the project, document it, and produce different reports as per the need.
10. Make articles, case studies, and reports of the progress of the activities to publish in the website of NFDN.
11. Produce periodic project reports in the given format and submit to the Partners, NFDN’s relevant agencies and government agencies.
12. Represent as the key representative of the project in the different project-related meetings with various stakeholders.
13. Coordinate with partners, different units of NFDN, government agencies, Disabled Peoples Organizations to ensure their involvement and participation in the project.
14. Monitor the project activities, guide the project staff as per the observation and ensure that the project is implemented in line with the set objectives and expected outcomes.
15. Facilitate in disability and inclusion with leadership quality to coordinate and influence the Government and other stakeholders.
16. Establish smooth coordination and linkage among NFDN and partner organizations.
17. Share good practices, lessons learned and any issues of concern in the relevant forums and NFDN and support for document it.
18. Perform admin and logistics task at province as per need of program.
19. Support NFDN working committee and Admin Manager as per requirement.
20. Carry out other tasks as requested by Administrative Manager and General Secretary.

Qualification, experiences and skills requirements:

At least Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, development studies, or related field (disability study is preferred).
Minimum of two years’ experience in I/NGO environment, including experience of coordinating and implementing programs.
Relationship building, coordination and networking skills.
Good project cycle management skills, including project reporting.
Good understanding of challenges facing by persons with disabilities in Nepal.
Experience in managing advocacy, education and human rights projects implementation and supporting OPDs.
Good in disability and inclusion with leadership quality to coordinate and influence the governments bodies.
Good understanding of disability context / concerns and rights
Experience in working with persons with disabilities and knowledge on CRPD, national and international laws related to persons with disability.
Experience of working with governments bodies, ministries and other stakeholders
Strong communication, documentation, coordination and team-building skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication in Nepali and English
Good computer skill in operating basic computer programs such as MS office packs with email and internet handling
Skillful in searching information in internet, operating social media, making news, activity, and periodic reports when needed.

Province Project Officer – All provinces (for waiting list)

Working Station : NFDN province offices with frequent field visits
Job purpose: The purpose of Province Project Officer is responsible to implement the project activities at province level including advocacy, awareness raising, capacity building and coordination/networking. This position is responsible for quality delivery and reporting of the program activities in line with established objectives and results.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead the day to day implementation of the assigned project activities at the province level as a key focal person in coordination with Province Manager and technical support and guidance from federal Project Coordinator.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annually plan in coordination with province Manager and board and Implement the planned activities after approval from federal Project Coordinator.
Coordinate and manage the project related activities focused by federal office to implement at province level.
Gather province level information on disability status, OPDs movement and various information on disability as needed by province office and federal office.
Gather the information persons with disabilities from the various Palikas and support province office to make advocacy strategy and agendas.
Support to make advocacy strategy on the issues of persons with disabilities for the province office in the close consultation with Province Manager, federal Project Coordinator and province board.
Collect reports, public commitments and data related to the project implementation, its progress and results in the given format and send it to federal office in coordination with province manager.
Prepare and maintain project documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to ensure accessibility of quality information and contribute to the achievement of project outcomes
Carry out regular reporting to province manager and federal office about the progress of the project activities under the planned reporting deadline and given reporting format.
Support province committee or designated advocacy focal person from board making advocacy plan and strategies, implementation, documentation and follow-up.
Collect good practices, learning and challenges disability issues and document them at province level and also submit them to federal office.
Coordinate with different government and non-government stakeholders to ensure and increase their engagement and contribution in the project activities.
Conduct, facilitate and support to implement various trainings, orientations and awareness programs at province level.
Explore networking and collaboration possibilities within the province and local level
Carry out any other activities related to the project as designated by NFDN province board and Province manager.
Support Province Manager to implement province level program activity including documentation and office management as an active member of the province team.
Carry out other tasks as requested by federal Project Coordinator and /Province President and Province Manager.

Qualification, experiences and skills requirements:

At least Bachelor’s degree in social work, development studies, education, management or related field (disability study is preferred).
At least 2 years of experience of coordinating and implementing projects.
Strong communication, documentation, coordination and team-building skills.
Able to communicate in English and Nepali (written and verbal)
Good computer skill in operating basic computer programs such as MS office packs with email and internet handling
Skillful in searching information in internet, operating social media, making news, activity, and periodic reports when needed.
Good understanding of disability context / concerns and rights
Having experience of working with OPDs, NGOs, municipalities and local communities.
Good experience of working with different impairment groups/OPDs at province & municipal level.

Accountant – at Province office

Working Station : NFDN province offices with frequent field visits
Purpose: Accountants are responsible to provide accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity and cash flows and ensure compliance with all tax regulations. Accountant responsibilities include auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns.

Major responsibilities

Keep the financial record of the day to day official and project related transaction (such as vouching, checking bills and supporting documents, proper filing etc.) of provincial office in the close guidance and supervision of Province Manager/ Finance officer. Keep the financial document safe and properly.
Record the books of accounts of the financial transaction in FAMAS software on defined charts of accounts or budget code.
Support Province Manager to prepare province budget in coordination with finance Officer.
Prepare and maintain the project wise separate financial report as well as compile / overall financial report of the entire organization as per need.
Handle monthly, quarterly and annual account as per suggestion from Finance Officer
Timely reporting to federal office as per requirement of project.
Follow up installment transfer from federal office and ensure timely payments
Tracking payments to internal and external stakeholders
Processing tax payments and returns
Facilitate for financial audit by providing supporting documents.
Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
Ensure all decisions, bills, receipts and all supporting documents (demand forms, purchase orders, good receipts notes, activity reports, attendance, contracts, quotations) related to the financial transactions of each activities.
Carry out the secretarial work such as typing reports/ necessary document, dispatching out-going letters, registering in-coming letters, filing of document, printing, photocopying etc.
Support Province Manager on preparing reports, collecting program related information, evidences, document, photographs etc. when needed.
Do necessary official communication (letter, email, phone etc.) according to the guidance of finance officer and board members as per the need of program and activities of the organizations.
Do other official work as designated by the Province Manager, Federal Program Coordinator and Finance Officer.

Qualification, experiences and skills requirements:

At least Certificate level in Commerce, management or administration.
At least 2 years of related experience for Certificate level and 1year experience for Bachelor’s degree.
Good computer skill in operating basic computer programs such as MS office packs with Excel, email and internet handling
Knowledge of FAMAS accounting software is preferred
Strong communication, documentation, coordination and team-building skills.
Able to communicate in English and Nepali (written and verbal)
Experience of administrative and logistics related tasks.

NFDN follows the organization policies and guidelines including safeguarding and anti-corruption policies and ensures compliance to all aspects of the Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, abuse and harassment policies and associated standards and procedures. NFDN is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and persons with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. NFDN always encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities in its program and plans.

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