Recovering Nepal (RN) Vacancy for Program Officer

Recovering Nepal (RN) is a community of amazing and diverse individuals, organizations and thematic networks. Formally, as an overarching umbrella organization, it is the National Federation of People who have a History of drug use and drug service organizations dedicated to resolving the problem of drug use in Nepal. Recovering Nepal originally began its work as an improvised support group, organically out of sheer necessity, in 2001 by individuals and activists living with HIV/TB and coming from a drug user background to address the need for treatment, care support and activism to advocate for access to medicines for both HIV and Drug Use.

Recovering Nepal works to reform policies and bring about positive social change in society such as ending stigma & discrimination, reforming laws and policies and building the capacity and providing technical assistance to KAPs communities while advocating for increased access to affordable, quality and comprehensive healthcare and medical support services related to HIV such as harm reduction, drug treatment, hepatitis treatment, HIV testing, psychosocial counselling and life skills enhancement for KAPs. 

RN is looking for an experienced Manager to be the Program officer. This person will be responsible for overseeing the overall management operation and supporting human resources for an effective and efficient work environment. The Program Officer will coordinate and communicate with partners, build a network for relationship maintenance, and provide strategic management for the organization.

Position Title: Program Officer

Contract period: 6 Months —full time (Initial 3 months will be probation period) possible to Extend 

Working Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM (Monday to Friday)

Job Description:

• Hold meetings with 7 provincial focal-persons members for updates and information dissemination; able to motivate team members and work along with them to ensure the best output

• Maintain and build relationships with consultants, and partners

• Strategize and plan the mission and vision of the organization; provide managerial role for the organization and its team members

• Strengthen the organization policy for smooth operation

• Ensure a conducive environment is created and available for the team members for effective results

• Facilitate training to participants or other internal team members

• Able to motivate and engage the available team members

• Ability to identify problems in the organization and provide immediate solutions with effective implementation for future

• Responsible for overseeing the financial/budgeting plan of the organization and projects by working closely with the Admin and Finance personnel

Skills/Requirements:

• Excellent oral communication skills in Nepali and English

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4-5 years or more experience in Non-Governmental Organizations. 

• Strong business intelligence, team motivation, strategic thinking and analytical skills

• Knowledge of the research sector is an added advantage

• Excellent leadership skills

• Passionately work for the organization's value and mission

• Able to supervise the team members

Interested Nepali applicants are requested to submit an Application Letter and an updated CV through email: vacancies@recoveringnepal.org.np, Date 8th January 2024, 5 pm, with the subject specifying the position (Program Officer).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process. Recovering Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all applicants. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained.