Advocacy Officer and Psycho-social Counselor

Burns Violence Survivors Nepal is a non-governmental organization and the first as well as the only organization in Nepal dedicated exclusively to addressing burn-related issues. The organization works across all levels, from local level to the federal government, and engages individuals, communities, and institutions to promote prevention, care, advocacy, and support for burn survivors. BVS-Nepal is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and committed individual for the position of Advocacy Officer to support the implementation of its projects.

Position: Advocacy Officer

No. of position: 1

Employment type: Full Time 

Job location: Kathmandu with frequent visit to project area

Expected date: 1st August 2026 to 31st December 2026 with possibility to extension

Apply before: 11 June 2026

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Advocacy Officer will undertake responsibilities as stated below:

• Review and conduct in-depth analysis of existing laws, policies, regulations and programs of the Government.
• Communicate and lobby with government authorities and concerned stakeholders to highlight the burn issues.
• Develop advocacy related statement, policy brief, report, document on burn issues.
• Conduct field visit in the target area of the project and collect evidences that is required for the project.
• Assist to the advocacy consultant in advocacy related issues. 
• Develop proposals, event reports, periodic reports annual, semi-annual reports, and annual reports as per the need of the project and organization.
• Manage and analyze beneficiaries’ data. 
• Take a responsibility to conduct events and implementation of the overall project with team.
• Provide support as per the requirement of program/organization.
• Monitoring and ensure quality of services provided to beneficiaries.
• Produce success stories of the beneficiaries.

Qualification, Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Law, Human Right or related subject.
• Proven experience in advocacy project implementation/management, proposal development and report writing with minimum 2 years of experience in development sectors, I/NGOs.
• Good understanding of human rights-based approach and familiarity with existing Nepalese laws, legal system including core International Human Rights Treaties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation & public relation skills in both English and Nepali.
• Able to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and in a team for bringing the concrete results.
• Flexible and able to multitask on several different aspects of the projects.
• Excellent MS Office package i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Sheets, Canva etc.
• Knowledge and experience working on GBV, burn violence, including referral pathways and livelihood support.
• Experience working with government institutions, NGOs, and donor agencies, including sound knowledge in advocacy and planning processes of local, provincial, and federal governments.

To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to complete the Google Form [Here] with accurate and complete information. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. BVS-Nepal is an equal opportunity employer committed to a staff composition that reflects the social and ethnic diversity of Nepali Society

Please note that we do not accept applications via email, and telephone enquiries will not be entertained.

Join our team to help burn survivors rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

Vacancy Announcement: Psycho-social Counsellor com Field Officer

BVS-Nepal is committed to enhancing the overall wellbeing of burn survivors through a holistic approach. We are pleased to announce a vacancy for the position of Psycho-social Counsellor, who will play a key role in supporting the mental health and emotional recovery of burn survivors. We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team and contribute to improving the lives of survivors.

Position:  Psycho-social Counselor

No. of position: 1

Employment type: Full Time 

Job Location: Tansen, Palpa 

Duration: 6 months (July 2026 to December 2026) with a possibility of extension

Apply before: 11 June 2026

Major responsibilities:

The Psychosocial Counselor will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Provide individual and group counseling to needy burn survivors and their family.
• Help survivors cope with trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
• Teach stress management and coping techniques.
• Support survivors in rebuilding relationships with family and the community.
• Address social stigma and body image concerns.
• Assist in career counseling and resuming education or employment.
• Guide family members on how to support the survivor emotionally.
• Provide counseling to caregivers to manage stress and emotional burden.
• Identify and address signs of severe depression or suicidal thoughts and refer individuals for additional support when necessary.
• Provide emergency psychological support when needed.
• Educate the community on burn prevention and reducing stigma.
• Advocate for policies supporting burn survivor mental health and social inclusion.
• Maintain data and case studies of the beneficiaries.
• Regularly visit hospitals and field locations to identify cases and provide essential psychosocial support.
• Regularly follow up with beneficiaries to assess their progress and status, and provide necessary support.
• Advocate for the promotion of psychosocial support activities with local governments and other stakeholders.
• Establish effective coordination with partner hospitals and relevant local-level authorities.
• Collect all required documents from hospitals and beneficiaries in accordance with financial requirements to facilitate further support.
• Help and facilitate beneficiaries in accessing support provided by the organization.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports.
• Establish good working relation with co-workers and organization team.
• Facilitate the formation of burn survivors’ networks and help them as necessary.
• Follow the inputs and additional responsibilities provided by the supervisor when it comes to the strategic benefits of the project and organization.
• Provide necessary support as per the need of project and organization.

Qualification, Skills, and Experience:

• The candidate must have an intermediate or bachelor’s in any discipline along with at least six-month psychosocial counseling training/Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Counseling Psychology.
• At least one year of working experience as a psychosocial counselor.
• Able to work in a multicultural environment.
• Perform any other training-related assignments as directed by the supervisor and project focal person.
• Able to make field visits frequently within and out of the main duty station as required by the project’s activities.
• Sound knowledge and proficiency in computer applications, including the MS Office package, email, and internet usage, with the ability to prepare reports in Microsoft Word and Excel and submit them to the project focal person.

To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to complete the Google Form [Here] with accurate and complete information. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. BVS-Nepal is an equal opportunity employer committed to a staff composition that reflects the social and ethnic diversity of Nepali Society. Preference will be given to candidates from the resident from Palpa and surrounding districts.

Please note that we do not accept applications via email, and telephone enquiries will not be entertained.

Join our team to help burn survivors rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.