Integrated Development Society-Nepal (IDS-Nepal) is a leading Non-profit, non-governmental development organization that strives for sustainable development, social inclusion and equity. In the of just 21 years, IDS-Nepal has become an independent think tank on development issues, aside from implementing more than 125 projects across Nepal since its inception in 2000.

Position: Project Coordinator (School Health and Nutrition)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

A.  Major Function

Under the supervision of Team Leader, the Project Coordinator will support to implement School Health and Nutrition (SHN) Program

B.  Major Duties and Responsibilities

I.  Management/Coordination:

• Represent the programme in the Sudurpaschim Province
• Coordinate with WFP Field Office, province line agencies-government, non-governmental organizations (I/NGOs), Regional Directorates of Education/Health, programme at province level for the smooth implementation of the project
• Liaise with other stakeholders, including schools, Parent Teacher Association and participate in relevant meetings
• Coordinate and Collaborate with team members across to ensure synergies and consistency in programming approaches

II.  Program Management Monitoring and Reporting:

• Prepare district level Annual Implementation Plan (AIP), Detail Implementation Plan (DIP) and Implementation process (IP) documents for effective implementation of the program
• Implement project activities based on Annual Implementation Plan (AIP)/ Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP)
• Liaise with the community leaders, and local government line ministries at ground level/provincial level all matters related to the program being implemented
• Coordinate the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the School Health and Nutrition (SHN) Program in accordance with program design and plans
• Coordinate with school to ensure the sharing of knowledge, learning and resources related to SHN programming
• Ensure that the SHN program is implemented in line with Government guideline
• Coordinate SHN learning activities, data collection, data management, and data analysis according to guidance with Team Leader
• Ensure effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration with all stakeholders
• Ensure or contribute to the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation
• Working with staff, analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports
• Ensure accurate SHN program budget plan, forecast and spending
• Developing detailed annual work and budget plans based on approved overall work plan
• Making schedule for project activities listed in the annual work plan to ensure all activities completed on time; ensure timely and duly management of the project and implementation of all activities
• Coordinate across District Coordinators and Palika Supervisor to ensure the development and regular use of all technical tools including materials, training curriculum, information materials, and other resources
• Orient District coordinators and Palika Supervisor on programming tools and materials for successful program implementation
• Provide direct technical support and daily management to District Coordinators
• Provide strategic guidance to the project staff in line with project agenda.
• Line manage and conduct quarterly performance review with District Coordinators
• Capacity building of staffs to ensure adequate competencies at field level to deliver all necessary components of the program
• Learning and sharing meetings with project staff and LGs for continuous improvement of project as well as relationship building
• Identify, assess, and communicate risks associated with the implementation of project, and develop mitigation measures
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual activity progress and financial report and ensuring the accuracy and timely submission of these reports to the Team Leader
• Support project finance officer to monitor project funds, ensuring the funds are use for the proper purposes, proper activities and with the efficiency and transparency
• Organize monthly team meeting to review and plan project activities with District Coordinators
• Compiling and maintaining project event reports and minutes of meetings
• Regular monitoring and analysis of program results in coordination with M&E Unit
• Monitor and evaluate the SHN program activities in line with the internal M&E plan
• Ensure timely and quality planning and reporting of SHN activities; Submitting field visit report/Back to Office (BTO) Report to M&E Unit
• Collect and write required implementation plans and reports from District Coordinators for timely submission
• Participating in field visits to monitor and evaluate the progress of project activities
• Monitor the project performance as per agreed performance standards such as the Result Framework
• Report to the Team Leader whenever you have to report
• Regular reporting, documentation and collection of success stories on regular basis
• Develop periodic update reports as and when required by the Team Leader
• Ensure timely reporting as per standard form/formats in coordination with M&E Unit
• To maximize continuous learning, ensure timely and quality documentation of SHN activities, including collection of case studies, documenting of lessons learned, best practices and challenges with support from Team Leader
• Establish electronic filing system and back up system for all the report

III.  Any Other Duties

• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to IDS-Nepal and to not jeopardize its objective and mission
• Conduct any other related duties assigned by Team Leader or designated representatives from time to time and plays an active role in successful operation of the School Health and Nutrition(SHN) program
• The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience

IV.  Expected Time Allocation

C.  Required Competencies and Experience

Interested and eligible candidates should submit application in the form of motivation letter and recent CV in English with contact address including referees detail through email to info@idsnepal.org. The application should reach latest by Sunday, 06 February 2022 by 5 PM with clearly marked subject line “An Application for Project Coordinator (School Health and Nutrition)”. Please note only the complete application will be accepted.

FAIRMED is a Swiss development organization dedicated to work with its motto “Health for the Poorest”. The organization plays an important role in providing health care access to the marginalized communities and individuals who are prone to diseases, disability, and poverty. The core focus/theme of FAIRMED’s work in Nepal is Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH), while it interweaves GESI and Disability Inclusive Development (DID) as cross cutting themes into its programs to strengthen the health system and increase the uptake of public health services. FAIRMED has completed implementing the two phases of Rural Health Improvement Project (RHIP) from 2018 until the end of 2021 in six Municipalities of Baglung, Gandaki Province. FAIRMED would now like to expand its work coverage and scale up its learnings and good practices from the current six working municipalities of the project to the remaining municipalities of Baglung and the adjoining district of Rukum East where the geographical and social situation are similar. The project applies the approach of “leaving no one behind” and plans to strengthen integrated health service and improve health service utilization in the targeted Municipalities.

Position: Monitoring, Quality Assurance and Knowledge Management Specialist – 1 (based in Project Field Office of Baglung)

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION / REQUIREMENTS:

The Monitoring, Quality Assurance and Knowledge Management Specialist is on-the-ground FAIRMED staff providing technical assistance and management support to program partners to ensure quality program implementation and results. She/He will be responsible for serving as the primary contact for monitoring and knowledge management task in the project. She/He will be responsible for monitoring of field activities, quality assurance using data, report preparation and dissemination at various levels. The monitoring position is expected to ensure activity’s timeliness, accomplishment, and quality as per the measuring indicators and work plan.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in public health, demographic, statistics, or other social sciences. 
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in community-based health programs in NGOs/INGOs.

Required Competencies:

• Competent in monitoring, quality assurance tools and techniques, data analysis, report writing and dissemination at various levels.
• Good knowledge and understanding about MNH, Neglected Tropical Diseases and Health System Strengthening in context of Nepal.
• Proven track record of the experience in health project monitoring, carrying out surveys, needs assessment, and small-scale studies & research.
• Experienced in knowledge management and documentation of project achievements, learnings, and best practices.
• Skilled in using computer software such as GIS, Microsoft Office, and data management applications such as SPSS, STATA, etc. and familiar with online data collection/mobile application tools like ODK, KOBO
• Skilled in management of online data software platform (like DHIS, Logalto etc.)  for reporting, analysis, and dissemination of the information.
• Team building and ability to work under pressure.

Other Skills

• Excellent analysis and report writing, documentation, publication skills in English and Nepali. Good in communicating and sharing ideas and information – able to document, present information and express opinions confidently to internal and external audiences
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and able to communicate with sensitivity and foster communication in the team, actively listening to others.
• Ability to think analytically and critically, able to translate ideas and insights into action. Ability to thinks out of the box and able to deal with situations and issues proactively and persistently.
• Teamwork – Must be a good team player, able to work effectively with other people. 

Application Submission:Interested Nepalese candidates are requested to fill up the google form in the link below:

Deadline for Application Submission: February 8, 2022 before 5:00 PM

Females, local candidates from Baglung, Candidates from marginalised communities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained.

FAIRMED is a Swiss development organization dedicated to work with its motto “Health for the Poorest”. The organization plays an important role in providing health care access to the marginalized communities and individuals who are prone to diseases, disability, and poverty. The core focus/theme of FAIRMED’s work in Nepal is Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH), while it interweaves GESI and Disability Inclusive Development (DID) as cross cutting themes into its programs to strengthen the health system and increase the uptake of public health services. FAIRMED has completed implementing the two phases of Rural Health Improvement Project (RHIP) from 2018 until the end of 2021 in six Municipalities of Baglung, Gandaki Province. FAIRMED would now like to expand its work coverage and scale up its learnings and good practices from the current six working municipalities of the project to the remaining municipalities of Baglung and the adjoining district of Rukum East where the geographical and social situation are similar. The project applies the approach of “leaving no one behind” and plans to strengthen integrated health service and improve health service utilization in the targeted Municipalities.

Position: Partnership, Governance and Resource Mobilization Officer (Based in Rukum East)

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION / REQUIREMENTS:

The Partnership, Governance and Resource Mobilization Officer is on-the-ground FAIRMED staff to be responsible for ensuring timely and quality implementation of planned activities through the partner NGOs. S/he will provide technical assistance and management support to implementing partner and strengthen the health governance at local level. S/he will serve as the primary contact of FAIRMED and perform partnership and local resource mobilization related tasks in the project in close coordination with the Project team leader and other relevant team members.

S/he will work closely with the implementing partner’s team to ensure proper tracking of project activities and their results, achievements, outcomes. S/he will document and disseminate the findings within project team and with local and provincial bodies as appropriate. Similarly, s/he will coordinate with Province, District and Municipal levels and the PNGO to maintain smooth partnership to generate and mobilize local resources for the benefit of targeted population. 

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public health (or other related field), with experience of working in community health programs.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in community-based health programs focusing on partnership, health governance and resource mobilization in NGOs/INGOs.
• Competent in monitoring, quality assurance tools and techniques, data analysis, report writing and dissemination at various levels.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Neglected Tropical Diseases, MNH and Health System Strengthening in context of Nepal.
• Knowledge and experience in health project training facilitation and community mobilization.

Other Competencies

• Excellent analysis and report writing skills in English.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and must be a good team player.
• Exhibit strong leadership and advocacy skills.
• Demonstrate excellent personal integrity and confidentiality.

Application Submission: Interested Nepalese candidates are requested to fill up the google form in the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3Jgc8–jIZB7VhWuDC28xNDTR-ZBzvv9HexBUW4T0WViOdA/viewform?usp=pp_url

Deadline for Application Submission: February 8, 2022 before 5:00 PM

Females, local candidates from Rukum East, Candidates from marginalised communities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained.

Rural Development Centre (RDC) Nepal is a non-political and non-profitable organization established in June 2002 in Rautahat District of Nepal. Since then, RDC is heavily engaged in humanitarian assistance, community development, conservation of natural resources, and environmental protection mainly in the Terai region of Nepal through the dozens of humanitarian and long-term development projects.

In partnership with World Vision International Nepal, RDC Nepal started working in Garuda and Madhav Narayan Municipalities of Rautahat district. So, RDC Nepal seeking qualified, dynamic, and motivated Nepali citizens on following positions for smooth implementation of Community Engagement and Sponsorship Plan (CESP) Positive Deviance (PD) Hearth and Ultra Poor Graduation (UPG) project(s).

Interested candidates who meet these criteria should apply online and submit their (1) Motivation Letter, (2) Updated CV including at least recent two references and (3) a scan copy of Nepali Citizenship before 3 Feb 2022 (05:00 PM).

Apply online through: 

https://bit.ly/3H8eMOI

Note: Women, 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.