Field Coordinator

Winrock International - Hamro Samman Project

Details / requirements:

USAID Hamro Samman Project

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Field Coordinator (2 national positions)

Reports to: To Be Determined

Location:

  • 1 based in Sindupalchowk or Kavre covering 7 districts in the Central earthquake affected region,
  • 1 based in Banke covering 5 districts in the mid- to far-West

Geographic Coverage:

  • 1 based in Sindupalchowk or Kavre covering 7 districts in the Central earthquake affectedregion (Kavrepalanchok, Kathmandu, Makwanpur, Nuwakot, Rasuwa, Sindhupalchowk, Dhading). Focus on 3 districts initially
  • 1 based in Banke covering 5 districts in the mid-West (Banke, Bardya, Dang, Kailali, Kapilbastu). Focus on 3 districts initially

Duration: 1 year, renewable based on funding and performance (immediate start)

Background:

Hamro Samman, a 5-year counter-trafficking in persons project generously supported by the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Winrock International, is seeking a Field Coordinator to join its small, dynamic team. The program seeks to strengthen the national and local government efforts to counter trafficking in persons (TIP), improve civil society organization (CSO) advocacy, and increase private sector partnerships to assist survivors and those at-risk of being trafficked.

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.

Summary of position:

The Field Coordinator will oversee and monitor all sub-national counter trafficking in persons (CTIP) activities, working in partnership with CTIP partners and key stakeholders in districts assigned to him/her; provide information required by the project’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan, and identify emerging TIP-related issues in geographic areas of coverage.

Note: This position will require significant travel to remote places in order to be effective. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be travelling to the municipal/ward level in the assigned districts for approximately 15 working days each month.

Detailed Description of Duties:

  • Working your supervisor at the national level to developing sub-national level plans of action based on identified needs of CTIP districts assigned to him/her and in consonance with the CTIP annual workplan and M&E plan
  • Build strong, collaborative working relationships with government partners and other stakeholders at the ward, municipal, district and provincial level in the assigned area
  • Coordinate in-kind technical support for local governments to develop their capacity to address TIP locally and provide ongoing follow up and support to strengthen local government’s response to TIP at the ward, municipal, district level and provincial level to ensure smooth coordination, consistency, quality and effectiveness
  • Oversee the implementation of sub-national plans of action, and monitor local partners’ implementation of project activities in accordance with sub-agreement provisions
  • Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders in assigned districts - government, local NGO partners,US Government and other relevant partners, private sector and civil society in undertaking local plans of action that contribute to the annual targets
  • Collect and verify district-level information required for the CTIP M&E plan and enter accurate and timely data into the Hamro Samman data-management system
  • Identify emerging TIP-related issues and needs for consideration in periodic project planning,implementation, monitoring and evaluation
  • Prepare high-quality, accurate and detailed monthly and other reports in English, and provide high quality contributions to quarterly reports and annual reports
  • Maintain appropriate and organized files and documentation
  • Provide assistance with translation and interpretation between English and Nepali as needed

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Valid motorcycle license and willingness to self-drive and travel to remote places by motorcycle essential
  • At least five years of professional experience in field coordination and management work implementing counter human trafficking, safe labor migration, human rights, or local governance support
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in community development, law, social work, communications, human rights, social science; or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated ability monitoring grantees
  • Sound knowledge of counter human trafficking laws and best practices
  • Solid experience in community mobilization, collaboration and partnership with government, NGOs, private sector and civil society groups
  • Fluency in Nepali and English required
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under pressure
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Computer literacy in word processing and presentation software (Microsoft)
  • Willingness and availability to be assigned to CTIP districts, and adaptability to the local situation
  • Residents of targeted districts listed above preferred

To apply, please submit your application by email, referencing in the subject line “Field Coordinator Banke” or “Field Coordinator Kavre/Sindupalchowk” , to Hamro.Samman@winrock.org on or before March 15, 2018 .

Your application must include a cover letter and C.V. Hard copies of applications will not be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Women, people with disabilities and those belonging to discriminated groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

No phone calls. All employees should adhere to USAID and Winrock International’s code of ethics, and specifically child safeguarding and counter trafficking in persons provisions covered in the project agreement.

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Posted Date 06 Mar, 2018
Apply Before 15 Mar, 2018
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