Program Officer (Female) /Gender/ IT Officer

Vacancy Announcement

Published Date: 5 May 2023

LIFE Nepal is a non-profit making organization (NGO) registered at the District Administration Office, Dhanusha in 2012. It works in the areas of education, health, nutrition, DRR, social protection, emergency and livelihood of Nepali citizens (especially Girls, Dalit, Muslim, Women, Youth, and People with Disability) for their dignified life.   

LIFE Nepal is seeking suitable and qualified Nepalese citizens for the following positions:

1. Position: - Program Officer (Female) - 1 (Based in Janakpur Office with field engagement in districts of Madhesh Province.)

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and provide technical support to government line agencies as per need.
• Prepare success story, event report, monthly progress report, monthly workplan and others reports as required.
• Regular coordination with provincial and local government and other stakeholders of Madhesh Province as per nature of the program.
• Organize and facilitate the meeting/workshop/training and other assigned activities as defined in the project workplan. 
• Provide regular support to the team as and when required.
• Provide technical assistance as per organizational needs.

Qualification and Experiences:

• At least Bachelor degree in sociology with specialization in gender studies with minimum 3 years’ of experience in relevant sector. 
• Target oriented, proactive, and flexible with excellent communication skills in English, Nepali Bhojpuri and Maithili Language  
• Well-organized with ability to track project activities and meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to work in a cross-cultural, under pressure team- based and in remote/difficult circumstances.
• Flexible to adapt to challenging work environment.

2. Position: - Gender/ IT Officer - 1 (Based in Janakpur Office with field engagement in districts of Madhesh Province)

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance to the ministry's programs and projects aimed at promoting gender justice and transformative policies.
• Act as a bridge between the ministry and various stakeholders for gender issues, including civil society organizations, donors, and development partners. 
• Conduct research, produce relevant knowledge, and provide advice on gender issues in the ministry.
• Provide technical support to collect data related to GBV.
• Prepare report and documents.
• Organize and facilitate the meeting/workshop/training 
• Provide regular support to the team as and when required.
• Provide technical assistance as per organizational needs.

Qualification and Experiences:

• At least Bachelor degree in gender studies. 
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages.
• At least 3 years’ experience of relevant field and project management 
• Target oriented, proactive, and flexible with excellent communication skills in English, Nepali Bhojpuri and Maithili Language  
• Good reporting and writing skills (both in English and Nepali). 
• Candidate must have nepali typing skill (especially in unicode). 

Selected candidates need to adherence to LIFE Nepal’s policies, procedures, code of conduct with special attention to GESI, Child Protection/Safeguarding, PSEA Policies and Do No Harm approach including funding agency’s policies, guidelines, and agreements.

Preference will be given to candidate with excellent understanding of the social norms, attitudes and behaviors of women, social groups and GBV response.

Interested candidates are requested to send their CV and cover letter indicating the post applied and expected salary to lifenepal.jnp@gmail.com before 5 PM  on 10th May, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for selection process.

Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

LIFE Nepal reserves the right to qualify/disqualify any applications without any reason.

For Details Contact:

Pidari Chowk-9, Janakpurdham, Dhanusha, Madhesh Province

Email: lifenepal.jnp@gmail.com 

Phone: +977-41-590142