SHAKHI: “Friends of Women” is a grassroots, young women-led nongovernmental, non-profit, independent organization working in the southern part of Nepal, the Terai/ Madhesh region, especially in Bara Districts. It is led and managed by a group of women committed to the development and empowerment of women, girls, and children of marginalized and vulnerable communities.
SHAKHI is currently implementing the “Empowerment for marginalized communities in the local governance system,” funded by the USAID Civil Society and Media (USAID CSM) program. The Asia Foundation is the lead implementer. SHAKHI hereby invites applications from suitable and qualified Nepalese citizens for the following positions:
Details of Announcement:
1. Program Coordinator– 1 (One) (70% Field and 30% Office)
This position leads the project activities, reporting and coordinating with external stakeholders, the board, and donors. Furthermore, supervise project/field officers, communicate with the funding agency, monitor the day-to-day work, and finalize event/project reports and plans
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in social work and equivalent, with a minimum of 2 years of work experience in projects of I/NGO.
Duty Station: Pheta Rural Municipality, Bara, and SHAKHI Office
2. Program Officer– 1 (One) (80% Field and 20% Office)
This position is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and evaluation of projects to ensure alignment with program objectives. S/he manages budgets, monitors program progress, and coordinates with stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in social work and equivalent, with a minimum of 2 years of work experience. or +2 in social work and equivalent having a minimum of 5 years of work experience in projects of I/NGOs.
Duty Station: Pheta Rural Municipality, Bara, and SHAKHI Office
3. Admin and Finance Officer– 1 (One) (60% Field and 40% Office)
This position is responsible for the project’s financial management, office administration, and logistics management.
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or financial management, having a minimum of 2 years of work experience in financial and administration management in I/NGO.
Duty Station: Pheta Rural Municipality, Bara, and SHAKHI Office
Safeguarding:
SHAKHI adheres to its Safeguarding Policy, including the Child Safeguarding and Global Anti-Harassment Policy. Committing to rigorous procedures to ensure all personnel and programs are safe for children is highly important. All candidates will be subject to strict background checks. SHAKHI is committed to keeping children safe, and the selection process reflects this commitment to protecting children from abuse.
Priority is given to females, Dalits, Janjatis, Madheshis, unreached or marginalized youths, and local community members.
How to apply
Qualified Nepali citizens meeting the above criteria are requested to send updated CVs and applications to vacancy.shakhibara@gmail.com by 09 September 2024.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further procedures. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. The SHAKHI Office reserves all rights regarding recruitment. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained.
