Project Officer/Social Worker
- We are looking for a project officer/social worker to join our team in Birgunj and Rautahat.
- The role will include: ensuring that the children are attending classes, monitoring attendance and performance, liaising with the families of the children, ensuring that the families are receiving training they need and support with employment, assisting with activities relating to opening our new income stream for the families – a plastic recycling centre and ensuring that the overall project is a success.
- You will join an active and committed team. We are ideally looking for someone who can speak the local language (Bhojpuri or Bajika) but will consider candidates who are not able to speak it providing that they are happy to learn it with time. Ability to speak and write in English, basic computer literacy (Excel, Word, Google Drive) and passion for charity work are a must.
- Experience working with children will be a huge advantage, as well as previous experience working with diverse local communities. The candidate needs to be able to communicate clearly and efficiently with a variety of stakeholders – communities, children, government, schools.
- We ideal candidate will have experience working and/or living in Terai with good understanding of the local culture. We are however open to candidates from other areas as well providing that they are passionate and have relevant skills.
- We are looking for the new Project Officer/Social Worker to start immediately.
- Starting salary 25,000Rs, accommodation, health insurance provided. There will be opportunities to grow within the organisation for the right candidates.
Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining how you skills and experience match the job description to julia@oursansar.org. Please note that applications with no cover letters will not be considered.