Karuna Foundation Nepal Vacancy for District Coordinator/ Manager – CBR

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Program Background:

Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Program (DPRP) is a community-based model of inclusive development implemented in direct partnership with the provincial government of Koshi Province and local governments. The goal of the program is to prevent avoidable disabilities and improve the quality of life of children and adults with disabilities and their families through community-based rehabilitation (CBR). It works to strengthen community support systems for the achievement of these goals.

1. Position: District Coordinator

Duty Station: Jhapa

Total Position: 1

Contract Type: Fixed term contract with three months of probation period

The position is responsible for coordinating with elected representatives including Mayor/Chairperson, Deputy Mayor/Vice-Chairperson, Chief Administrative Officers, District Coordination Committee Chair and other relevant members, heads of the women and children section, and the organization of persons with disabilities (OPDs), among others. It also includes providing supportive supervision to Palika Coordinators (PCs) to ensure the proper planning, development of implementation plan as per the approved annual budget and program, implementation of the program, regular and timely reporting and monitoring of all approved activities by the Palikas.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Public health/Social Work/ Sociology/ Rural Development/ Management with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in leading health related program at district level or similar disability-related programs.

• Fluency in Nepali and English language. (Writing and speaking both)

• Efficient in computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Click on the link below to download detailed job descriptions:

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1n_j1Mcapp23GAUBee00Robdq_dR_xX-C

2. Position: Manager – Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR)

Duty Station: Province Office, Sunsari, Koshi Province

Total Position: 1

Contract Type: Fixed term contract with three months of probation period

The position is responsible for leading the CBR component of the program, ensuring effective implementation of CBR initiatives, managing data and information, and tracking progress and results under the CBR theme.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Sciences, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Sociology, Rural Development, Public Health, or a related field with a minimum of five years of experience in leading community-based rehabilitation or similar disability-related programs.

• Fluency in Nepali and English language. (Writing and speaking both)

• Efficient in computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Click on the link below to download detailed job descriptions:

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=164hEKgEicSaCqZsF3h-txFKSMzRRCZX2

Applying procedure:

Interested candidates (Nepali citizens based in Nepal) are requested to submit their applications with cover letter, updated Curriculum Vitae with at least two references, expected salary (including previous employer) and vehicle license number in CV by 26th July, 2024, 5.00 pm by email at hr@karunanepal.org Please mention the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Karuna Foundation Nepal is an equal opportunity employer. Women, persons with disabilities and persons from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process. Karuna Foundation Nepal reserves all the rights to reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons. Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.