Programme Officer

SOS Children’s Villages Nepal, a non-governmental social development organisation, supports children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief. We advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We offer a secure and friendly work environment and are committed to safeguarding the rights of children by having zero tolerance policy in this regard. We are further committed to providing a safe environment for coworkers and children, young people and adults with whom we work, where human rights are respected and upheld, and healthy relations are fostered by building organisational systems, capacity, and awareness on our Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We are now looking for interested and qualified individuals for the various positions at SOS Children’s Villages Kavre.

Programme Officer (1) : Family Strengthening Programme Kavre

The Programme Officer will be responsible for engaging with and supporting vulnerable families, empowering them to overcome challenges, access essential resources, and strengthen their ability to create a stable, nurturing environment for their children. This role is crucial in preventing child abandonment and family breakdown.

Key performance areas and main responsibilities:

• Supports the Family Strengthening (FS) Coordinator in planning, implementing, report writing, and monitoring programme activities. This includes developing and maintaining Family Development Plans (FDPs) for target families and coordinating service delivery.
• Prepares FDPs in alignment with the project log frame and graduation standard format, in close collaboration with caregivers and their age-appropriate children.
• Maintains consistent communication with target children and families, ensuring regular information collection and documentation.
• Provides technical support and on-site coaching to target families for income-generating activities.
• Documents cases in assigned areas, including success stories and child-related incidents.
• Supports the FS Coordinator and the SOS Children’s Village Kavre team in conducting feasibility studies, needs assessments, and beneficiary selection for developing new project proposals.
• Maintains cordial relationships with stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of programme activities.
• Collaborates with local networks and advocacy groups to advocate for the rights of target children.
• Compiles monthly progress reports in consultation with the FS Coordinator.
• Stays updated on project activities and changes in policies related to children at national, provincial, and local levels to ensure alignment and compliance within the programme’s scope.

Qualification, experience and skills:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., development studies, social sciences, public health, education, employability/entrepreneurship, etc.), with at least second division or equivalent, and at least three year of relevant work experience.
• Awareness of and respect for cultural differences, with a non-judgmental approach when engaging with diverse populations.
• Strong commitment to upholding ethical standards and child safeguarding principles in every interaction and activity.
• Experience working with community-based organisations, non-profits, or educational institutions.
• Effective problem-solving skills to address challenges that may arise during programme implementation.
• Adaptability to navigate unforeseen challenges and find appropriate solutions.
• Basic knowledge of photography will be considered an advantage.
• For the above mentioned positions, candidates must be Nepali citizens below 35 years of age.

Salary and other benefits: As per the policies of the organisation.

Interested candidates are requested to apply with a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Academic Certificates, (equivalence from relevant government agencies if studied out of Nepal), Copy of Citizenship Certificate, a passport size photo and Employment Application Form (mandatory document, please download it from www.sosnepal.org.np/careers) to cv.kavre@sosnepal.org.np by 5 pm, September 29, 2024.

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SOS Children’s Villages Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all the applications without assigning any reason whatsoever. SOS Children’s Villages Nepal follows the Inclusive Policy and therefore encourages women, people with disabilities, people of ethnic minorities and marginalised communities to apply.