Vacancy Announcement from Youth Acting for Change (YAC ,Nepal)
The Youth Acting for Change Nepal (YAC Nepal) is a non-political and non-profit making social development organization. This organization was established in 2057 BS (2000 AD) by dedicated young professionals with extensive experience in the field of social development. It was registered in the District Administration Office, Kailali, on the 26th of Ashoj, 2061 BS (12th October 2004) as per Organization Registration Act, 2034 BS and affiliated with Social Welfare Council, with registration number 16923, as per the Social Welfare Act, 2049 BS and has been working in Sudurpaschim province of Nepal since 2004 with focus on promotion of Human Right to Food, improving livelihood of poor vulnerable and socially excluded people through community led action for Governance and justice.
In consortium with CARE Nepal, iDE Nepal and MAP International, YAC Nepal is going to implement the Mother and Child Wellbeing (MCW) project in partnership with CARE Nepal in five municipalities and rural municipalities (Kailari and Janaki Rural Municipality and Bhajani, Ghodaghodi and Godawari Municipality) of Kailali district leveraging the extensive technical and managerial expertise in executing food, nutrition, health, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), market systems, and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) sectors.
In this connection, YAC Nepal invites application from the deserving candidate for the following positions for Mother and Child Wellbeing (MCW) Project who meets the detailed criteria.
Project Coordinator
| Position | Required Qualification and Experience |
| Project Coordinator [1 Position] 01/YACN/080/81 | · At least a bachelor’s degree in public health/nutrition or Nursing from recognized University or any other relevant discipline. · At least five year’s relevant experience in health and Nutrition and have experience managing programs of similar nature in a development context, · Have practical experience on collaboration and coordination with government and non-government organizations leverage resource and technical expertise. · Have skill, knowledge, and experience in designing program strategy, team building, and a good understanding of government policies, programs, SDG, and Climate change. · Excellent command on writing and speaking in both English and Nepali language along with computer skills on office package and internet. |
| Health Officer [1 Position] | · At least a bachelor’s degree in public health/nutrition or Nursing or any other relevant discipline. · At least three year’s relevant experience in food, nutrition, WASH and health system improvement. · Have experience, knowledge and understanding about key health and nutrition related issues and solutions. · Experience in writing reports, communication skills, and a good understanding working with local and provincial government structure and mechanism. · Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and excellent facilitation skills. · Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages. |
| Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer(MEAL) [1 Position] Job Code: 03/YACN/080/81 | · At least bachelor’s degree in statistics or any other relevant discipline. · At least three years’ relevant experience in the field of MEAL. · Expertise in data management, data collection, data analysis and reporting. · Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages and expertise on Microsoft excel. · Experience in writing reports, and a good understanding on monitoring frame -output, outcome. Input, and indicators. |
| GESI Officer [1 Position] Job Code: 04/YACN/080/81 | · At least bachelor’s degree in gender studies or social work or any other relevant discipline. · At least 3 years of relevant, professional experience focused on Gender and nutrition, Community Governance in food and nutrition security, agriculture & livelihood. · Practical experience in leading gender analysis, GESI/gender audits, Household dialogues and issues of in-house food system. · Sound understanding of constitutional provisions related to GESI in Nepal, and governance, and policy programs related to GESI. · Ability to work in diverse team and show initiative. |
| Admin Finance Officer [1 Position] Job Code: 05/YACN/080/81 | · At least bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting or any other relevant discipline. · At least three year’s relevant experience on administrative and financial work in development sector. · Experience of office management, staff management, basic finance management and procurement management · Self- motivated and capable of managing work independently · Good understanding of the laws of Nepal related to tax, insurance, etc. · Sound knowledge of Nepal Tax laws and policies; proficiency in SSF / CIT/banking transactions; · Sound computer skills with the ability to work with spreadsheets, and accounting software packages with a sound knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; · Experience in reporting to donors in an NGO environment. · Excellent Finance report writing, data management, documentation and presentation. |
| Agriculture and Marketing Officer [1 Position] Job Code: 06/YACN/080/81 | · At least bachelor’s degree in agriculture or any other relevant discipline. · At least three year’s relevant experience in nutrition sensitive agriculture production and marketing. · Experience and knowledge to design and implement climate-sensitive production technology. · Experience in handling of food and nutrition livelihood projects. · Experience on postharvest technology, quality control of agriculture commodity, establishment and building marketing linkages will be the added value. · Having advance computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and presentations · Skill on networking, team building, organizational and communication skills · A clear understanding of contemporary development issues-particularly in agriculture and value chain and marketing. Experience in writing reports, and a good understanding of the development sector. |
| Nutrition/ Agriculture and Marketing Facilitator [10 Position] Job Code: 07/YACN/080/81 | · At least Junior Technical Assistant (JTA) or at least intermediate degree in any other relevant discipline. · At least three years’ relevant experience in climate sensitive agricultural technology. · Able to discover, investigate & make successive plans for agriculture farms and policies of agriculture. · Practical knowledge and experience on home garden concept and nutrition rich food package, and postharvest technology. · Have experience and knowledge about climate smart technology and practices · Good understanding of the local language will be preferred. · Ability building networking, coordination and communication skills & Good interpersonal skills. |
| WASH Facilitator [5 Position] Job Code: 08/YACN/080/81 | · At least Pre-diploma in civil engineering (Sub-overseer) degree, Water and Sanitation, Nutrition or other relevant discipline with three years’ minimum relevant experience in WASH system development. · Should have sound knowledge of GoN policies and protocols on WASH/ Drinking water policies. · Good training skills and demonstrates ability to communicate well with Government Officials, Stakeholders. · Team oriented leadership with good delegation, management and organization of training program · Good negotiation, coordination and communication skills and Knowledge of local languages and dialects will be a credit · Understanding and commitment to WASH intervention |
Preferred Requirement: Candidate from target district, previous experience with CARE/iDE Projects.
Required documents to be submitted along with application.
- Copy of Citizenship.
- Copy of Academic and training Certificates.
- Experience letter and copy of appointment letter.
- Updated CV with references of full details of two people who are willing to act as a reference
- Application letter.
- Two wheeler license is mandatory for the candidates applying for Officer Level.
How to apply:
Qualified and eligible national citizens are highly encouraged to apply directly by submitting the required documents to career@yacnepal.org.np or can also submit their hardcopies at Youth Acting for Change Nepal (YAC Nepal) office no later than 5:00PM by 27th June, 2024. We encourage application from women, vulnerable and marginalized groups. The institution will not be obliged to accept the applications that have been submitted after the deadline, do not meet the specified educational qualifications, do not have required experience, do not meet the specified criteria or are not completed correctly. The organization reserves the right to accept or reject any application, fully or partially.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process. No telephone inquiries will be entertained and any inappropriate recommendation might automatically disqualify the candidate from further processing. The remuneration and other benefits package shall be as of YAC Nepal Human Resource Management policy and guidelines.
Selection Process: Written and Interview (Both)
Note: For any further details and detailed Job Description please visit career section from our official website https://yacnepal.org.np or click the link https://yacnepal.org.np/career.
