Vacancy Announcement from SOS Children's Villages Nepal
SOS Children's Villages Nepal, a non-governmental social development organisation, supports children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief. We advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We offer a secure and friendly work environment and are committed to safeguarding the rights of children by having zero tolerance policy in this regard. We are further committed to providing a safe environment for coworkers and children, young people and adults with whom we work, where human rights are respected and upheld, and healthy relations are fostered by building organisational systems, capacity, and awareness on our Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We are now looking for interested and qualified individuals for various positions within the "Advancing Equitable Access to Quality Education for Children" project in Birendranagar Municipality of Surkhet district and the "Nepal Earthquake Response" project in Barekot Rural Municipality of Jajarkot district.
Job positions:
- Project Coordinator (2 positions)
- One position : “Advancing equitable access to quality education of children,” project in Birendranagar Municipality, Surkhet
- One position : “Nepal Earthquake Response,” project in Barekot Rural Municipality, Jajarkot
The Project Coordinator for both projects plays a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of the initiative. This position requires strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills, along with a deep understanding of the programme's core areas. The role involves ensuring the effective implementation of the community-based family strengthening programme in collaboration with diverse stakeholders, while also requiring the ability to adapt and provide solutions in dynamic situations.
Key performance areas and main responsibilities:
- Collaborates with stakeholders, including the Village Director of SOS Children's Village Surkhet, to develop and align the programme plan, ensuring consistency with project objectives.
- Leads and supports activity planning and implementation at the municipality level, maintaining effective communication with local stakeholders.
- Oversees budget planning, project execution, and staff administration; facilitates the development of a robust monitoring and evaluation framework; and prepares comprehensive progress reports for timely submission.
- Provides technical guidance to coworkers and addresses capacity-building needs to ensure the effective implementation of the programme.
- Establishes and maintains strong relationships with government agencies, community leaders, and other key stakeholders.
Qualification, experience and skills:
- A minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., development studies, social sciences, public health, education, employability/entrepreneurship, etc.), with at least second division or equivalent from a recognised university.
- At least five years of experience in programme management and coordination, with a focus on child development, child protection, education, livelihood, WASH, health, nutrition, and local governance.
- Demonstrated expertise in policies, regulations, and frameworks related to children, including alternative care guidelines, along with a proven track record in local-level stakeholder engagement, partnership building, and resource mobilisation.
- Strong communication skills in both English and Nepali, along with proficiency in computer applications, including report writing.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude.
- For the position in the Nepal Earthquake Response Project in Barekot Rural Municipality, preference will be given to candidates with two years of experience in emergency response.
- Admin and Finance Officer (2 position) :
- One position : “Advancing equitable access to quality education of children,” project in Birendranagar Municipality, Surkhet
- One position : “Nepal Earthquake Response,” project in Barekot Rural Municipality, Jajarkot
The Admin and Finance Officer, working under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, ensures financial discipline through accurate accounting practices. This role involves preparing financial reports, managing day-to-day transactions, conducting budget analysis, and overseeing budget control and monitoring.
Key performance areas and main responsibilities:
- Oversees office operations, including logistics for field visits, management of correspondence, and facility maintenance.
- Supports to organise programme events and manages budget preparation, financial transactions, statements, payroll, and coworker benefits.
- Maintains records, ensures compliance with local tax laws, files tax returns, and monitors cash flow to ensure financial stability.
- Manages office supplies, implements security measures, analyzes financial data for insights, and handles petty cash and reimbursements.
Qualification, experience and skills:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Studies, Business Management, or a related field with a specialisation in Financial Management, with at least second division or equivalent from a recognised university.
- At least three years of work experience in a similar role, with an emphasis on administrative responsibilities.
- Proficiency in office management, organisational operations, and accounting software.
- Strong communication skills in both English and Nepali, along with proficiency in computer applications.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with a positive attitude.
- Preference will be given to candidates who understand the local language.
Salary and other benefits: As per the policies of the organisation.
Interested candidates are requested to apply with a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Academic Certificates, (equivalence from relevant government agencies if studied out of Nepal), Copy of Citizenship Certificate, a passport size photo and Employment Application Form (mandatory document to be downloaded from www.sosnepal.org.np/careers) to: cv.surkhet@sosnepal.org.np by 5: 00 pm, September 29, 2024.
Note: Please clearly mention the name of the project and the position you are applying for in your cover letter. If you are interested in both projects, kindly submit separate applications for each.
Click here to download employment application form.
SOS Children's Villages Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all the applications without assigning any reason whatsoever. SOS Children’s Villages Nepal follows the Inclusive Policy and therefore encourages women, people with disabilities, people of ethnic minorities and marginalised communities to apply.
