Advocacy Officer

Collective Campaign for Peace (COCAP)

Collective Campaign for Peace (COCAP) is a national network of peace and human rights non-governmental organizations in Nepal. It started as a loose, informal forum in June 2001 and was registered with the government of Nepal as a nonprofit and non-political network in December 2002. Currently, COCAP has 43 member organizations. It has a secretariat in each of the provinces. It has a large number of volunteers who actively involve themselves in the various aspects of its works. COCAP aims to provide a common space for its members, volunteers and friends to collectively engage in the pursuit of peace, human rights and justice in Nepal. It organizes national/provincial level campaigns and programs on the issues of conflict transformation and peace building, transitional justice and social security/protection in coordination with its member organizations and other like-minded organizations.

Details / requirements:

Vacancy Announcement

Collective Campaign for Peace (COCAP) is a national network of 43 human rights and peace non-governmental organizations located in 29 districts of Nepal. It has been working in the field of human rights, peace and Social Security since 2001. COCAP seeks application from energetic, experienced, self-motivated and qualified Nepali citizens for the following positions:

Post Title:       Advocacy Officer 

Duration:         One year with possible extension

Salary:              Negotiable

Duty Station:   COCAP National Secretariat, Kathmandu 

Major Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Design and implement the programs and plans in the given themes
  • Design and implement advocacy strategies and approaches for the organization 
  • Coordinate with the Provincial Focal Persons in planning, implementing and monitoring of the provincial activities of the project
  • Document the programmatic activities 
  • Collect reports and case studies from the provinces and member organizations
  • Communicate and coordinate with provincial secretariats and member organizations as per need
  • Support to manage seminars, workshops and trainings as per work plan
  • Support to provincial secretariats and member organizations for advocacy and campaigns
  • Develop strategy and effective mechanism to mobilize volunteers and interns and research potential volunteers 
  • Visit provincial secretariats as and when required

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in social science or any other related field
  • Three years of relevant working experience, preferably within an I/NGO environment
  • Sound understanding on project development, planning, implementation and M&E
  • Knowledge of conflict transformation & peacebuilding, Social Security/Protection, human rights
  • Good coordination, communication, team building and advocacy skill
  • Strong command of spoken and written English and Nepali
  • Strong computer skills

Interested candidates are requested to send their applications along with i) a cover letter and ii) an updated curriculum vitae with names and contact details of two referees no later than July 28, 2021, by email to: vacancy.cocap@gmail.com. Please, clearly indicate the position and salary expectation.

Women, Dalits, Janajatis, Madhesis, people with disabilities, COCAP volunteers and other minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Locals are given priority.

Overview

Category Development and Project
Openings 1
Position Type Contract
Experience Please check vacancy details.
Education Please check vacancy details
Posted Date 22 Jul, 2021
Apply Before 28 Jul, 2021
City Kathmandu