National Association of PLWHA in Nepal Vacancy for Program Officer
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Program Officer
National Association of PLWHA in Nepal (NAP+N) is a national network of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) was established in 2003 that works at national level and local community-based organizations and communities with a mission to strengthen the voice of PLHIV through the formation and strengthening of networks and association of PLHIV to respond to the challenges of HIV in Nepal. NAP+N focuses on building the capacity of local PLHIV groups to respond appropriately to the needs of PLHIV and its related key populations in areas of advocacy, prevention, care and support, counseling, raising community awareness, providing information and education and improving access to the healthcare and legal services.
NAP+N is seeking application from qualified, smart and result oriented Nepali citizens for the following positions under The Global Fund Project in partnership with UNDP.
Detail of Job Title:
Position: Program Officer
Reports to: Program Manager
No of position: 1
Duty Station: Kathmandu PMU with frequent travel to project sites of NAP+N
Position type: Contract
Salary & Benefits: As per the HR Policy of NAP+N
Contract Duration: Initially up to 31st December 2025 and possibilities of extension.
Position type: 100%
Roles and Responsibilities:
Following is the list of specific duties and responsibilities that fall within the scope of the job. The incumbent will perform these tasks when necessary and as appropriate, depending on the context. In addition, it may be necessary for the individual to perform duties and responsibilities that, while not specifically listed below, fall under the general categories of this job description and are within the spirit of the job.
Under the general guidance and supervision of Program Manager, the incumbent will provide the following services:
Design the program (in detail) as per the agreement with donor in consultation of Senior Program Coordinator and M&E.
Develop a clear reporting format that is useful to capture the program work form the field.
Establishing a good Coordination with partner CBOs & other local-level stakeholders (DHO, NGOs, INGOs, CSOs etc.) as well as other authorities working in the field of HIV and AIDS,
Facilitate the program events and conduct the trainings/workshops/meetings as required.
Collect baseline information/data in prescribed format from partners which will be useful for the project on periodically,
Collect required program data/information from partner organization as well as NCASC, DHO & Hospitals on project implementing districts,
Prepare event reports immediately after each event and submit to the Supervisor and M&E.
Assist to prepare and conduct central level planning and proposal development.
Assist to prepare periodic progress report; monthly, semi-annual, completion and event notes in coordination with Admin/Finance Manager, Senior Program Coordinator and M&E Officer,
Open and operate different social media platforms and update it as per the organizational interest.
Compile program updates and prepare project presentations as per needs.
Perform other task as per the direction made by Program lead.
Required Competency
At least Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Science or equivalent (Master’s Degree Preferred)
At Least two years of working experience in the field of HIV or any other development field as a program officer,
Good in written and spoken in English & Nepali language,
Should be with a positive attitude and must have team player skills,
Results orientated and the ability to work with a sense of urgency in a multicultural and diverse environment,
Ability to work with target groups they are people living with HIV and AIDS,
Good interpersonal communication skills and calm even under pressure,
Strong command in report writing, event note preparation and record-keeping,
Proficiency on computer usage on office Packages, email, and internet,
Priority will be given to PLHIV.
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