Protection & Reintegration Specialist, Nepal CTIP

Winrock International - Hamro Samman Project

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Protection & Reintegration Specialist,Counter Trafficking in Persons, Nepal

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting local applicants for the position of Protection & Reintegration Specialist for the anticipated Counter Trafficking-in-Persons (CTIP) Nepal project. The project will reduce the prevalence of human trafficking in the country through: strengthened capacity of communities to identify trafficking victims and take action; improved access of trafficking victims to assistance; increased responsiveness of criminal justice actors to trafficking victims; and effective and coordinated partnerships among stakeholders to combat trafficking.

The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description. This position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

GENERAL:

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

SALARY: 

The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits. 

APPLICATIONS: 

Applicants should go to the ‘Jobs’ link at www.winrock.org and submit the required documents or email WinrockCTIPCandidates@gmail.com  their current resume and cover letter referencing (JOB TITLE PER POSITION)  by August, 14, 2016. Qualified Nepali nationals, and other nationalities, especially those residing in the Asia region are strongly encouraged to apply.

Winrock would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.

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Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Protection & Reintegration Specialist, Nepal CTIP

LOCATION: Kathmandu, Nepal

DEPARTMENT: Civil Society & Education

REPORTS TO: Chief of Party, Nepal CTIP

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Protection & Reintegration Specialist will provide technical leadership in case management, coordinating various types of protective and reintegration services for human trafficking survivors in coordination with project partners. The position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Protection & Reintegration Specialist will lead the development of project strategies and processes in trafficking victim identification, case management, reintegration and follow-up. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Contribute to the development of project strategy and work plans;
  • Work with Winrock and project staff and partners to design and implement trafficking victim protection activities;
  • Oversee survivor service providers and provide technical assistance to improve victim identification; survivor-driven, trauma-informed case management and assistance, including but not limited to legal and medical support, livelihoods, education, and psychosocial counseling; and community-based reintegration support;
  • Establish and maintain relationships with the Government of Nepal, non-governmental, and private sector organizations to implement effective referral mechanisms and services;
  • Contribute to project quarterly and other reports;
  • Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor or Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, International Development, Human Rights, or other related disciplines; or equivalent education and work experience required.

Work Experience:

  • Minimum five years’ professional experience in human trafficking, labor migration, and victim support services within Asia, preferably Nepal;
  • Knowledge of the social, psychosocial, health, and economic aspects of survivor care and current survivor service providers;
  • Extensive experience in networking and collaborative activities with relevant government agencies as well as local and international NGOs addressing human trafficking;
  • M&E experience and gender programming experience preferred. 

Skills:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in Nepali and English are required;
  • Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet (preferably Microsoft Access and Excel), and presentation software (Microsoft PowerPoint);
  • Familiarity with database and statistical applications such as SPSS, SAS or STATA. 

Job Overview

Category Development and Project
Openings 1
Experience 5+ years
Education Please check vacancy details
Posted Date 14 Jul, 2016
Apply Before 14 Aug, 2016
City Kathmandu