Program 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:

Collective Campaign for Peace (COCAP) is recruiting a Program Officer for its Nepal Monitor Project. NepalMonitor.org is a COCAP protection and conflict prevention initiative, supported by Peace Brigades International (PBI) Germany. 

Program Officer

Key Responsibilities

  • Review national online media and national dailies to check for relevant reports 
  • Map relevant reports into database which includes translating reports from Nepali to English and vice-versa
  • Code each incident report according to monitoring guideline
  • Assist quality control /final oversight of PMP coding of all reports on a monthly basis
  • Conduct follow-up on local newspaper reports to verify incidents with district focal persons and local journalists
  • Assist in other activities of the nepalmonitor.org unit
  • Perform other tasks as required

Your profile

  • You have bachelor’s degree in social science, journalism  or other relevant fields and at least 3 years of work experience in relevant field(s)
  • You are interested in conflict analysis, violence monitoring, and human rights
  • You have an excellent understanding of Nepal’s socio-political dynamics
  • You have advanced skills in using MS Excel and some experience in Database Management
  • You have excellent English and Nepali skills in speaking, reading and writing
  • You are proficient in Nepali typing using Preeti and/or Unicode.
  • You are detail-oriented
  • You have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy to work as part of a team
  • You are citizen of Nepal 

Duration:1 year with possibility of extension 

Salary: Rupees 44,455/- per month

The deadline for applying for this position is June 26, 2019. You can apply by sending a cover letter and your latest CV with contacts of two referees to to vacancy.cocap@gmail.com

Collective Campaign for Peace (COCAP)

G.P.O.Box: 1896

Anamnagar,Kathmandu, Nepal

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

Overview

Category Development and Project
Openings 1
Salary Rs. 44455 / Month
Experience 3+ years
Education Please check vacancy details
Posted Date 18 Jun, 2019
Apply Before 26 Jun, 2019
City Kathmandu