District Project Coordinator

FEDO

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Vacancy Announcement

District Project Coordinator

Feminist Dalit Organization (FEDO) is a pioneer organization in Nepal to advocate Dalit’s rights and women’s rights simultaneously. FEDO envisions just and equitable society, and puts Dalit women at the core of its all initiatives. Its actions are dedicated to economic empowerment, human rights and access to justice, leadership development, inclusive governance and social justice, and gender responsive humanitarian assistance for Dalits, women and the most vulnerable population in Nepal.  Its organizational presence is expanded to 56 districts and all seven provinces of Nepal. FEDO has also been working with national and international networks and platforms of women and Dalits.

We are currently seeking qualified, competent, creative, committed and highly motivated candidates for the position of District Project Coordinator, and therefore, invite applications from eligible Nepali citizens.

Basic Job Information:

No. of Vacancy/s: [ 3 ]

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Location: Dang, Makwanpur and Morang 

Offered Salary: Negotiable

Apply Before (Deadline): 20 June 2023

Overall Purpose of the Position:

The District Project Coordinator shall be responsible for overall leadership and management of programs and administration of project in the project District. S/he shall lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of all activities of the project and organization at district level. S/he shall ensure all quality assurance of project activity implementation and reporting.

The position will be based in FEDO's district chapters, with 10 percent travel outside working district.  

Main Tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:

The major responsibility of District Project Coordinator is to coordinate with government, formal and informal justice actors and other like-minded organizations and individuals to implement the project activities in respective districts towards achieving the results. The following are the other task of position; 

  • Support planning and implementation of project activities related to mobilize community people especially Dalit women and people from other excluded groups and strengthen their capacity to promote and protect the human rights of Dalit women at the local level in project districts
  • Coordinate with government, human rights institutions, justice actors, political parties and civil society organizations accountable and responsive to increase the access to social justice and socio-economic rights for Dalit women
  • Prepare budget plan and track expenditures/transactions in the coordination and consultation with National Project Coordinator and Executive Director
  • Supervise social mobilizers and provide them technical guidance to mobilize Dalit women groups, Dalit women frontline leaders and collective action groups (CAGs)
  • Support to establish justice support mechanism through collective action groups at the local level and function it to handle and manage the cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and caste-based discrimination and untouchability (CBDU) in terms of increasing the access to justice of Dalit women
  • Schedule and organize meetings/ events, prepare paperwork and other required task in advocacy efforts for strengthening the human rights of Dalit women
  • Keep updated cases of violence and discrimination, and prepare evidence-based report

Minimum Requirements:

Completed Bachelor's degree in management, social sciences (or equivalent) with at least three (3) years working experience in senior management position of non-profit organization. 

The working experience in women led or women rights organizations will be added value. 

Knowledge and skills needed:

  • Experience in human rights, advocacy and dealing with advocacy forums/networking for promoting and protecting the human rights of Dalit women and other excluded groups
  • At least three years’ experience in implementation and providing skillful knowledge on law and policies, strengthening capacities of frontline leaders and advocates
  • Experience in conducting trainings for community legal empowerment, women rights and advocacy campaigns
  • Good understanding of the human right situation, socio-economic, legal and political context of Nepal, Dalit women movement and current debates and issues
  • Competent in computer skills, esp. Microsoft Office Package
  • Fluent spoken and written in Nepali and English
  • Documentation skills in English and Nepali is a must

How to Apply:

To Apply:- https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/fOm72Map

Please use this link to submit your application. Or else for some technical issues in the application link we kindly request you to submit your Cover letter and CV  at dms.fedo@gmail.com by 20 June 2022. Please indicate the position that you are applying for in the subject line of your email. 

Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further process. Telephone enquiry will not be entertained. FEDO reserves to accept and reject applications.

Feminist Dalit Organization (FEDO)

Head Office: G.P.O Box: 4366(Kathmandu),

Kupondole, Lalitpur, Nepal

Email: dms.fedo@gmail.com

Overview

Category Social Science, Development and Project
Openings 3
Position Type Full Time
Experience 3+ years
Education Graduate (Bachelors)
Posted Date 08 Jun, 2023
Apply Before 20 Jun, 2023
City Morang, Dang, Makwanpur