Program Officer-UPG (Livelihood)/Health Field Officer

Vacancy Announcement 

First Publish Date: - 21st October 2021

Rastriya Rojagar Prawardhan Kendra (RRPK) is a non-governmental, non-profit making social development organization, established in 2061 BS (2004AD) by a team of active professionals with long experience in the field of integrated community development, specifically community organization, health and disability, HIV and AIDS, Community forestry, micro-finance, gender and empowerment, good governance, child rights, Inclusive Education in Nepal (SIKAI), Livelihood, Safe Migration, DRR and WASH. RRPK is registered under Society Registration Act, 2034, at the District Administration Office of Sarlahi. It is affiliated with the Social Welfare Council (SWC) Nepal and a member of NGOCC and Federation Sarlahi. RRPK started its social development programme in Sarlahi district from 2005.

RRPK is implementing Integrated Nutrition & Resilient Livelihood Program in Sarlahi district of province-2, in partnership with World Vision International Nepal (WVIN). We heartily invite applications from qualified and competent candidates for the following position.

• Bachelor degree in Agriculture Science or relevant discipline with 3 to 5 years of experience in related project (Market led agriculture, LVCD)
  

• Provide management to NRL project and monitor performance of project team in  implementation of project ensuring projects are delivered on scope, on time and on budget as per the agreements 
• Identify, assess, and communicate risks associated with the implementation of project, and development of mitigation measures 
• With guidance from Field Specialist-A&ED ensure appropriate analysis and project results, including sharing of results and continuous improvements of project design and implementation 
• In coordination with Field sector lead- NRL relationships and engagement with government line agencies, other INGOs/NGOs, research institutions and private sector at local and district levels in alignment with project strategy/plan
• Coordinate organizational processes with which WVIN’s Agriculture & Economic Development TPs and projects have to be engaged including but not limited to annual planning and budgeting process and audit 
• Ensure Planning Monitoring and reporting of the project is on time and with quality
• Supervise and mentor Facilitators so that they can perform their duties effectively
• Support project coordinator in oversee interventions to ensure effective and timely implementation
• Develop training curriculum and train Facilitators on the Graduation programme objectives, implementation process, and expected outcomes
• Regularly review-monitoring data to ensure programme implementation activities and participants’ progress are on track and report the progress.
• Situation Analysis of Local Producers and Market Opportunities
• Ensuring formation of Producer Groups and conduct training and to build capacity with support from Field Mobilizers
• Network and Liase with Local and Regional Government, NGOs and Business Groups.  
• Ensures good recording and documentation for project baseline,  appraisal of impacts, relevant networks and contacts
• Responsible to ensure Coaching and Mentoring to producers group 
• Facilitate to seek orders from potential buyers and research on potential challenges to meeting buyers requirements and identify practical solutions

JD link : 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lOecAVX2yE0B9KK

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health/Nutrition or relevant discipline with at least one year of experience in field of nutrition/health preferably having worked in close coordination with government institutions like health facility, rural/municipality, FCHVs and HMGs.
  

• Support Program Officer to effectively roll out nutrition activities in allocated health facilities, primary health care center outreach clinics (PHCORC), health mothers group and community settings.
• Support Program Officer in capacity building events for health facility officials, Female Community Health Volunteers, HMGs and CVA groups.
• Maintain strong relationship with Health Facility staff, PHCORC staff, HFOMS and FCHVs
• Provide technical support/guidance to PD hearth volunteers during PD hearth sessions in designated areas. 
• Provide technical support to FCHVs in conducting Health Mothers Group sessions and Support Group sessions
• Provide technical support to health facilities in regular Growth Monitoring Promotion events 
• Provide technical support to CVA facilitators in conducting CVA group sessions
• Collect, compile, analyse and verify database related to PD Hearth, Growth Monitoring Promotion, Health Mothers group, Support Group, CVA and share with Program Officer and MEALS.
• Monitor activities against quality benchmark (QBM) and submit regular QBM reports with identified corrective actions 
• Facilitate monitoring visits from WV National Office various departments
• Support MEALS team in assessments, baseline survey and evaluations- as per requirement of WVIN. 
• Provide necessary field support including communication to the respondents, arranging meetings, interviews and focus groups discussions for monitoring visits and evaluations/ field studies 
• Support project teams to draw key learning, good practices and case stories 
• Support in beneficiary selection with focus on most vulnerable
• Establish and operate community feedback mechanism ensuring response and appropriate actions on the feedback and complaints raised from community that are under the responsibilities of PNGO as per prescribed feedback handling guidelines
• Refer all feedback and complaints to WVIN on timely basis to make response and take action if they are directly associated with WVIN, its staff and operation. 
• Provide monthly report on accountability including feedback and response status to Program Officer
• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor, including administrative and planning functions

JD link: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d4_yPW

Interested candidates who meet these criteria should Apply/Send their Application Letter & Updated CV including at least two recent references through online or hard copy within 7 days from the date of publication which will be 27th October 2021 before 5:00 PM. 

Note:1) Please submit  the applications via online medium with Position Title as Subject or hard copy can be submitted at RRPK office, Lalbandi-07, Sarlahi.

2) Send your documents to:  jobsinrrpk.sikai@gmail.com

3) Local, Women, Muslim, Marginalized and Differently Able are highly encouraged to apply for the position. Only the short-listed candidates will be called for written test and an interview. No telephone calls will be entertained. Any Candidate should not have crossed age of 55 Years.