Women's Rehabilitation Centre (WOREC) Vacancy for Program Officer

Location: Based in Dang 

Duration: 1 year, extendable 

Reporting: District Coordinator/Program Coordinator 

Duty Station: Dang 

Position Description

The Program Officer will work under direct supervision from Program Manager, District Coordinator and Program Coordinator. She/he will lead overall implementation of Addressing Trafficking in Person/ Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Human Rights Defenders Program in district level, track implementation and achievements to ensure accountability and efficiency of program. 

Program Officer works in close coordination with concerned Manager, Coordinators and WOREC's networks in achieving the goal and objectives of programs. Program Officer is mainly responsible for implementation of the programs in district level, event coordination, periodic reporting, organizing workshops and Interaction programs as per planning of project document, supervision of field staff, engaging in data collection, select youth champion of respective districts, regular monitoring of the program of field level, close coordination with finance officer, district team and project team, documentation, communication with stakeholders, publication and coordination with central office and communities. 

Job Description: 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare annual plan of project and implement the planned activities effectively, document it as per the standard and report in timely manner. 
• Coordinate and communicate with the district and central team for effective outcome of the program to achieve the goal and vision of the organization. 
• Effectively undertake, produce and document the evidence (data/photos/report) at the district level. 
• Support the Researcher (thematic consultant) for planning, and carrying out the research activities on VAW, GBV, TIP and Protection of human rights.
• Monitor the progress and ensure quality by tracking program implementation, reporting on timely basis and making necessary adjustments to ensure the successful completion of the project. 
• Coordinate and conduct trainings of GBV and TIP issues and collaborate with CSOs for advocacy campaign for safe migration and human trafficking in community level. 
• Support the Program Coordinator and District Coordinator in the development of annual plan. Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly plan of activities and coordinate with human right activists for the effective implementation of activities, to achieve expected outcomes. 
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports to concerned Supervisor. 
• Perform periodic review of project budget versus expenditure with support from Finance Unit and ensure planning of activities based and guided by budget availability. 
• Understand budgetary aspects of assigned program and ensure that budget is well regarded while planning and conducting activities. 
• Coordinate and lead all capacity enhancement activities within the project at district level. 
• Organize training, workshop, interaction programs and public hearings and handle logistics at local and provincial level. 
• Carry out the activities from feminist perspective and from women's human rights perspective. 
• Identify the issues to be covered in each event and programs and work for further improvement. 
• Strengthen community partnership with structured dialogues and communications. 
• Organize and analyze cases of violence against women including preparation of case studies. 
• Supervision of the field staffs and guidance to them as per project objectives. 
• Work according to the need of the organization and project.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Rural Development or related discipline with good knowledge on training coordination, understanding of development sector, rights - based approach, and 3 years working experience in program. The candidate should have knowledge of local and regional context of human rights, trafficking, women and youth rights, and rights-based approach. The candidate must possess ability to write and communicate effectively in both Nepali and English languages. 

Applying Procedures: 

Applying Procedures: WOREC encourages women and candidates from Dalit/Janjati and sexual minority to apply from the respective districts. 

Qualified candidates may send cover letter detailing their experience and motivation for the current position with an updated CV to vacancy@worecnepal.org by 9th July 2024

Please mention the position that you are applying for in the subject line of the email. 

The application without a cover letter and CV will not be considered for the position. Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for written test and interview. No telephone calls will be entertained. 

For details visit: http://worecnepal.org/caree