Vacancy Announcement for Program Officer

Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal (TPO Nepal) is one of Nepal’s leading psychosocial organizations. It was established in 2005 to promote psychosocial well-being and mental health of people in conflict-affected and other vulnerable communities through the development of sustainable, culturally-appropriate, and community-based psychosocial support systems.

Project information:
Sports-based Mental heAlth pRomotion intervention for adolescenTs in Nepal (SMART) is a 2-year research project that aims to develop and test the feasibility and acceptability of the implementation of a sports-based mental health promotion program to promote mental wellbeing, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and emotion regulation of adolescents. The project is being implemented by TPO Nepal, under the technical and financial support of King’s College London. SMART will be implemented in selected municipalities/rural municipalities of Bardiya district of Lumbini Province.

TPO Nepal seeks competent, committed, and result-oriented candidates for the following position:

Job Title :  Program Officer
Job station : Bardiya District
Job duration : 1 year with a possibility of extension
Number of openings : 1 (one)
Start date : At the earliest

Major responsibilities
The Program Officer will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Take a lead role in the development of a sports-based mental health promotion program based on available evidence, formative qualitative study, and expert consultation.
• Prepare training manuals, brochures, and other IEC materials to implement the program successfully.
• Oversee implementation of the SMART project, including training to facilitators, supervision, and quality control.
• Coordination with local government and other relevant stakeholders at project sites, for effective implementation of the project.
• Conduct regular field visits to closely monitor field activities.
• Regular coordination with the project team for their day-to-day activities.
• Provide regular updates to the project coordinator and other program staff.

Qualification, Skills, and Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in psychology, global health/global mental health, public health, social work, or related fields. A Master’s degree is preferable.
• Minimum three years of experience in project planning, design, and implementation of adolescents’ education and health program.
• Prior experience of working in community-based mental health prevention and promotion programs.
• Preference will be given to those with experience in sports or sport-based programs.
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and proficiency in written and spoken Nepali and English language.
• Willingness to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Willingness to travel to rural areas.
• Having a driving license for a motorbike or scooter will be an advantage.

Interested, qualified, and motivated candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply along with a cover letter, updated resume (CV), and expected salary to: [email protected]. The last date for submitting the application is 05:00 PM, February 25, 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be informed for further process. Any activity intended to influence the selection process will lead to disqualification.