Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS), Lumbini announces vacancies for Program Officer and District Program Officer

Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS), Lumbini Province Chapterimplements 'Enabling Action for Community Health (EACH) supported by Swiss Red Cross (SRC) and British Red Cross (BRC),It is an integrated project, which comprises National Society Development (NSD). Community Health (including WASH) and DRR-CCA components. The project is being implemented in one rural municipality of two districts in Gulmi (Kaligandaki) and Arghakhanchi (Malarani).

The key objectives of the project are (1) to improve the access and quality of reproductive health services, particularly maternal. newborn, adolescent health. family planning and WASH services. (2) to strengthen the capacity of NRCS and local partners and (3) to increase demand and service utilization through improving behavior and practices in health and WASH.

For the operation of the project. Nepal Red Cross Society Lumbini Province Chapter invites applications from suitable and qualified Nepali citizens for the following positions.

Position:

PROGRAMME OFFICER

Level:

6 (Sixth)

Numbers

1 (One)

Duty Station

Lumbini Province Chapter Office-Butwaliwith frequent visits to project area)

Minimum Requirements:

• At least Bachelor's degree in public health/Nursing from a recognized institution.
• At least 3 years of work experience in Health and WASH projects after a bachelor's degree with sound knowledge in project management, documentation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Adequate knowledge and work experience of Nepal government's health system Having experience in Meditation of training and research/study Inter-personal and computer skills (MS-words, Excel, PowerPoint, email, etc).
• Possess an understanding of development concepts (project cycle management)
• Age limit: 21-35 years for men and 21-40 years for women, No age limit for existing employees in NRCS

Position:

District Programme Officer

Level:

6 (Sixth)

Numbers:

2 (Two)

Duty Station:

NRCS District Chapter Arghakbanchi and Gulmi (30% District Chapter and 70% project sites)

Minimum Requirements for District Programme Officer:

• At least a Bachelor's degree in public health/Nursing with a minimum of 3 years of working experience after completion of a bachelor's degree basically in reproductive health and WASH. Working experience in DRR-CCA including project management experience will be an asset. OR Health Assistant/ Staff Nurse with a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of project management experience basically in reproductive health and WASH. Working experience in DRR-CCA will be an asset.
• Good facilitation. inter-personal, and proficient in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Should have understanding and work experience of Nepal government's health system.
• Reporting and presentation skills both in English and Nepali are required.
• Good understanding of project cycle management
• Age limit: 21-35 years for men and 21-40 years for women, No age limit for existing employees in NRCS
• The above positions are contractual initially for six months with the possibility of an extension.

Women and candidates from disadvantaged/marginalized groups/communities are highly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates meeting the above requirements may apply by sending updated curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and a recent photograph with details of at least two referees [email protected].

The last date for submitting the application is 17:00 hrs, September 18, 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be called for the further selection process. The position applied for should be clearly mentioned in the 'subject' of the application or email.