Local Officer

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

A. Project Planning, Implementation, and Execution:

• Co-plan, co-design, and co-execute sessions and workshops.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders and local authorities in Madhesh Province for the smooth execution of the program.
• Maintain the programmatic and budgetary timeline to ensure effective and timely execution of the project.
• Manage all the logistics aspects of the program with relevant teammates.

B. Public Relations and Stakeholder Management:

• Communicate regular updates on the project’s progress and challenges to the relevant stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with related project alumni and facilitators, and individual donors for continued support and engagement throughout the project.
• Adapt program strategies based on any unforeseen challenges, such as COVID-19 or disaster, in collaboration with the team and relevant stakeholders.

C. Reporting, Monitoring, and Evaluation:

• Implement monitoring and evaluation tools for the project to compile relevant data and feedback to strengthen knowledge building.
• Actively engage in periodic meetings with the team and relevant parties to review project timeline progress and ensure alignment with objectives.

D. Communication and Documentation:

• Ensure effective documentation and reporting of the project-based activities.
• Plan and execute effective communication strategies about the project with the communications team.

Job Specification

Qualification, Experience, and Skills

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Development Studies, or a related field. (Master's degree will be preferred)
• Must have at least three (2) years of experience in project coordination, documentation, and monitoring and evaluation.
• At least three (2) years of professional experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion, feminist leadership framework, or a similar field in Nepal.
• Experience with project management tools, and monitoring and evaluation team is a must.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Google Drive, and online project management tools.
• Proficient in Maithali/Bhojpuri speaking, reading, and writing.
• Experience in community outreach and report writing is a must.
• Experience in stakeholder management is a must.
• Experience in liaising with the local government.
• Facilitation experience is preferred.

OTHERS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in all languages: Maithali/Bhojpuri, Nepali, and English.
• Ability to meet deadlines and report challenges and opportunities as needed.
• Maintain honest and transparent communication within the team.
• Innovative, self-driven, and collaborative.
• Value confidentiality and integrity at all levels programmatically and professionally.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment.
• Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Flexibility with work hours as needed.
• Ability to understand the grassroots context while being a part of the programs.
• Sense of urgency to meet goals, objectives, and deadlines.
• Demonstrated coordination, leadership abilities, accountability, and initiative.
• Ability to prioritize, take initiative, be proactive, and work independently.

Apply Instructions

Please send your recent resume and letter of interest to hiring.ujyalo@gmail.com with your name and the position you are applying for in the subject line by 15th June 2025.