Vacancy Announcement

Rural Oriented Youth Movement-Nepal (ROYM-Nepal) is a non-profit making non-governmental national level organization established in 2009 which envisions a socio-economically empowered society with equality and social justice through its community based collective campaign to create an environment where marginalized groups can raise their voices for economic, cultural and social rights challenging the structural discrimination. It aims at reducing poverty through skill transformation and youth engagement. ROYM-Nepal supports the country in achieving the long-term Sustainable Development Goals on human rights, health, education, gender equality, water, sanitation, environment, social protection, justice and impact of climate change. In more than a decade of its working experience, ROYM-Nepal has been successfully carrying out different community-based interventions and socio-economic programs under WASH, skill promotion, self and gainful-employment, women health, and socio-economic empowerment. ROYM-Nepal is currently looking for the application from qualified candidates for the following positions:

1. Position: Project Coordinator (Karnali Province)

Based in: Surkhet 

Required Position: 1

The Project Coordinator (PC) takes lead role to manage the overall programs of Karnali Province and works in close coordination with the Executive Director and other staffs of Kathmandu office in achieving the objectives of ROYM Nepal. This position will be for 3 years (including 3-month probation period) with possibility of extension having annual review/renew. She/He is mainly responsible for project management of enhancing the holistic capacity of human rights defenders and activists in the province and management of different trainings and workshops at district and province level with proper planning, implementation and quality management, documentation, stakeholder communications and coordination with stakeholders of province and districts. She/he oversees the province level programs in integrated approach including monitoring and tracking all activities that have specified deliverables. PC will be responsible to oversee managerial and financial procedures, liaison with government counterparts and other stakeholders at province and district level and work closely with the Central Office to assure technical and operational management and quality control. PC reports directly to the Executive Director or Kathmandu based Program Coordinator (PC) and works in close coordination with Executive Director and Admin and Finance Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the comprehensive capacity building programs for human rights defenders and activists with monitoring, evaluation and tracking all specific activities and project that have specified deliverables.  
• Enhance the networking and allies of Young HRDs at district and province levels and enhance their capacity with inter-generational knowledge management approach. 
• Develop and implement the project operating guideline, training guideline/manuals for capacity building sessions for enhancement of holistic security of young human rights defenders.
• Establish organizational monitoring and evaluation system; provide support to develop and apply different monitoring forms/formats and tools for program/project monitoring.
• Make field plans and carry out overall coordination at district level of districts of Karnali province and organize the thematic sessions and capacity building trainings. 
• Organize and conduct systemic meetings, review the quality of the work with the team of Kathmandu on a regular basis to ensure the quality and standards.
• Review, prepare and submit periodic and final reports of on timely manner to central office. 
• Strengthen and maintain relationship with various local governments, non- government organizations and various networks that work promoting human rights and social justice.
• In coordination with government agencies, I/NGOs and civil society organizations and make organizational representation to and participate in various alliances, networks, forums and meetings and trainings in program district and province.
• Facilitate for and maintain proper documentation of cases, success stories, initiatives/works of the organization, also ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured.
• Work in close coordination with Kathmandu office to establish systems for overall management including administration and finance management. 
• Provide support and ensure effective implementation and institutionalization of the policies, rules and regulations of organization. 
• Manage and coordinate staffs, consultants, and volunteers according to the established policies, regulations and practices of the organization and provide managerial support for performing assigned responsibilities effectively.

Required Experience, Skills/Qualifications

• The candidates should have Master’s Degree in social sciences including Sociology, Development Studies, Social Works, Rural Development, LAW or related fields with at least two years of related work experience in similar field OR Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience. 
• Have strong coordination skills with governmental and non-governmental organizations, authorities and agencies.
• Experienced in networking, advocacy, lobby and campaigning skills with rights-based approach.
• Good interpersonal, internal, and external communication skills and program/project management.
• Command in computer application and Good in Nepali as well as English languages.

Click on the link below to download the job details:

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1iwWsbt0kgREQMUglXeXO1kP5Z93Vr6Rz

2. Position: District Program Coordinator

District: Rautahat

Required Position: 1 

The District Program Coordinator (DPC) takes lead role to manage the overall programs of concerned and adjoining districts and works in close coordination with the Program Coordinator and Executive Director and other staffs in achieving the objectives of ROYM Nepal. This position will be for 3 years (including 3-month probation period) with possibility of extension having annual review/renew. She/He is mainly responsible for project management, program planning, implementation and quality management, documentation, stakeholder communications and coordination with local stakeholders of program districts. She/he oversees the district programs in integrated approach including monitoring and tracking all activities that have specified deliverables. DPC will be responsible to oversee managerial and financial procedures, district bank account, support technical team as required, liaison with government counterparts and other stakeholders at district level and work closely with the Central Office to assure technical and operational management and quality control. DPC reports directly to the Kathmandu based Program Coordinator (PC) and works in close coordination with District team and reports to Executive Director and Admin and Finance Officer (when needed).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the program/project monitoring, evaluation and tracking all specific activities and projects that have specified deliverables.
• Develop project operating guideline, training guideline/manuals and assist center and field staff for effective implementation of program/project.
• Establish organizational monitoring and evaluation system; provide support to develop, orient and apply different monitoring forms/formats and tools for program/project monitoring to district program team.
• Monitor the progress and ensure the quality by tracking program implementation and reporting on timely basis and making necessary adjustments to ensure the successful completion of the project.
• Make field plans and carry out supervision and monitoring visits in the program areas and provide technical inputs and required support to field staffs for successful completion of program/projects.
• Carry out periodic review of the program/project plan and implementation with program team, provide technical input and conceptual guidance, incorporate learning and make adjustments accordingly.
• Organize and conduct systemic meetings, review the quality of the work with the team/staff on a regular basis to ensure the quality and standards.
• Review, prepare and submit periodic and final reports of on timely manner to central office. 
• Establish and maintain effective program communication with staff from field to central level. 
• Maintain communication with and reporting to the Program Coordinator and Executive Director for program, administration and financial management and take responsibility to implement them.
• Strengthen and maintain relationship with various local governments, non- government organizations and various networks that work promoting human rights and social justice.
• In coordination with local government agencies, I/NGOs and civil society organizations and make organizational representation to and participate in various alliances, networks, forums and meetings and trainings in program district and province.
• Facilitate for and maintain proper documentation of cases, success stories, initiatives/works of the organization, including periodic and annual reports and also ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured.
• Work in close coordination with Senior Program Coordinator, Executive Director and provide support to Sr/management team and staff to establish and improve systems for human resource development and management, administration and finance management and maintain the good practices that have already been established and practiced in district.
• Provide support and ensure effective implementation and institutionalization of the policies, rules and regulations of organization in the program district.
• Manage and coordinate staffs, consultants, and volunteers in district office according to the established policies, regulations and practices of the organization and provide managerial support and mentoring to them for performing assigned responsibilities effectively and keeping district staff motivated.

Required Experience, Skills/Qualifications

• The candidates should have Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences including Sociology, Development Studies, Social Works, Rural Development, LAW or related fields with at least three years of related work experience in similar field.
• Have strong coordination skills with governmental and non-governmental organizations, authorities and agencies.
• Experienced in advocacy, lobby and campaigning skills with rights-based approach.
• Good interpersonal, internal, and external communication skills and program/project management.
• Command in computer application and Good in Nepali as well as English languages.

Click on the link below to download the job details:

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1-KwskGWyeeWMveszHkcQV4li-pgIaDuB

3. Position: District Project Officers (Re-advertised)

Districts: Sarlahi and Mahottari

Required Positions: 2

Position Description

The District Project Officer (DPO) takes lead role to manage the overall programs of concerned district and works in close coordination with the Kathmandu-based Program Coordinator and Executive Director and other staffs in achieving the objectives of ROYM Nepal. This position will be for 3 years (including 3-month probation period) with possibility of extension having annual review/renew. She/He is mainly responsible for project management, program planning, implementation and quality management, documentation, stakeholder communications and coordination with local stakeholders of program district. She/he oversees the district programs in integrated approach including monitoring of social mobilizers and tracking all activities that have specified deliverables. DPO will be responsible to oversee managerial and financial procedures, district bank account, support technical team as required, liaison with government counterparts and other stakeholders at district level and work closely with the Central Office to assure technical and operational management and quality control. DPO reports directly to the Kathmandu based Program Coordinator (PC) and works in close coordination with District team and reports to Executive Director and Admin and Finance Officer (when needed).

Click on the link below to download the job details:

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1_oZtATpGhPQ6Vp_8DmzA8sDBu-r6UBci

4. Position: Communication Officer (Re-advertised)

Location: Kathmandu with frequent travel to program districts

Required No: 1

Position Description

Under the guidance and direct supervision of Executive Director/Program Coordinator the Communication Officer will develop and implement the communication and Knowledge Management of all the projects. S/he will be responsible for day-to-day communication activities including but not limited to social media activities, helping with reports, drafting success stories, newsletters, and other communication materials. S/he will work closely with field teams, other departments, and partners to support the communication and branding needs. Communication Officer is a regular position with annual review/renew to work for different programs and movement.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in mass media, media study, journalism and mass communication or related discipline with good knowledge and experience in designing publication materials, knowledge products and developing infographics and 3 years of working experience in communication. The candidate should have knowledge of local and regional context of human rights and ability to write and communicate effectively in both Nepali and English languages.

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https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=12jLtj0h6VR2pdmoHKVYm_6TXHHlq8LNY

5. Position: Social Mobilizers

No. required: 3

District: Dhading- 1, Mahottari- 1, Rautahat- 1

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6. पदः सामाजिक परिचालक (महिला मात्र)

आवश्यक संख्या –  ३

कार्यक्षेत्र: रौतहट 

शैक्षिक योग्यता तथा ज्ञान: प्रविणता प्रमाणपत्र तह पास (स्नातक तह पास गरेकोलाई प्राथमिकता दिईने छ ।), दीगो जिविकोपार्जन, महिला तथा मानव अधिकार, युवा तथा बाल अधिकारका पैरवीका सवालमा जानकारी भएको ।

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Applying Procedures:

Qualified candidates may send cover letter detailing their experience and motivation for the current position with an updated CV to nepalroym@gmail.com by 11th March 2024.  Applicant will be reviewed by rolling bases.

The application without cover letter and CV will not be considered for the position. Please write the name of the Position you are applying for in the subject of email to which position you are applying.

For the positions those are re-advertised, we kindly request that previous applicants who have already submitted their applications refrain from re-applying for this vacancy.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to written test and/or interview. No telephone calls will be entertained