Program Officer

Nepal Association of the Blind (NAB)
Kathmandu, Nepal

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Coordination: Coordinate the implementation of all the projects of NAB , including the development of work plans, budgets, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
  • Partnership Management: Manage project partners and stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, organizations of persons with disabilities, and community groups.
  • Project Development: The program officer should have a strong understanding in the logical framework and should be able to develop proposals from the key issues and ideas.
  • Stakeholder Relations: Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, donors, and other bilateral/multilateral partners.
  • Documentation: Develop and maintain project documentation, including work plans, budgets, and reports. Ensure project activities align with the organization's mission and values.
  • MEAL: Properly monitor project activities in all project districts and provide technical assistance as needed to project coordinator, field officers, project partners, and stakeholders. Track down the Evaluation and learning from the project. 
  • Possess the flexibility to work with all 10 types of disabilities and possess the skills for proper communication.
  • Government Coordination: Lead the project and coordinate with the government, particularly with the concerned Ministries.
  • Media Engagement: Work closely with the media to bring positive change on disability issues related to rights and interests of blind and partially Sighted (BPS) people.
  • Reporting: Ensure proper documentation and timely reporting as per the requirement of the donors.
  • The Programme Officer performs and exercises such other functions and duties as prescribed by the Director. 

 

The tasks and functions:

  • To collect and compile information of all activities of NAB and prepare and submit the report to the Director for the quarterly and annual reports of NAB. 
  • To ensure that appropriate files and registers are kept and maintained.

 

Communication and reporting: 

Program Officer reports to Director and is expected to:

 

  • Monitor and supervise all the staffs subordinates and ensure that they report about the progress of NAB activities and project on time.
  • Collect the issues and problems of all NAB projects and activities and report them to the director.
  • Ensure that all the data, information, files and reports are documented properly.

 

Qualifications:

  • A Master's degree in Sociology or Major English with at least three years of work experience in disability sector or relevant field with age group 30-45 may be considered.
  • A sound understanding of Federal, Provincial, and Local laws and policies related to disability act is essential, as well as a good knowledge of National and International laws relating to disability, such as UNCRPD, SDG, Disability Rights Act, Inclusive Education Policy, and the Constitution of Nepal.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is necessary.
  • The ideal candidate should be energetic, proactive, and willing to take risks with a desire to continuously learn. Effective communication and collaboration skills with individuals from diverse backgrounds is also crucial.
  • Fluency in English and Nepali is required. 
  • Prior experience working with diverse groups, including blind and partially sighted (BPS) and other disabilities, is an added advantage.

 

Source: Merojob


Job Detail Expired

  • Job Type :

    Full Time

  • Salary :

    Not Disclosed

  • Experience :

    3 - 4 (Years)

  • No. of Vacancy :

    1

  • Min. Education :

    Master Degree

  • Last Date to Apply :

    July 28, 2023


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