Program Officer

Employer: Ipas Nepal

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Kathmandu

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Organization: Ipas Nepal

Position: Program Officer for COVID-19 response Program

 

• Ipas Nepal is working in Nepal for nearly two decades in strengthening safe abortion services in Nepal in partnership with Government of Nepal and other stakeholders. In 2020, Ipas Nepal supported the public health system to respond to the impact due to COVID-19 on SRHR through the orientation of the interim guideline on RMNCH in COVID-19 context to the managers and service providers from 16 districts, which has been highly appreciated by the managers of the districts.

The health systems are overburdened due to large number of COVID-19 cases and at the same time continuation of essential health care services is becoming a major challenge. The choices and rights to sexual and reproductive health care, however, should be respected regardless of COVID-19 status. To support this, Ipas Nepal is planning to implement intensive programs focusing on interim guidelines provisions in SRHR/RMNCH services in its program districts (Achham, Arghakhanchi & Syanja).

Number of Positions: 1

Type of appointment: Consultant

Duration: November 2020 till March 2021

Role and Responsibilities of the consultant:

• Planning and implementation of the project activities in the districts
• Develop the detailed implementation plan based on work plan of the project.
• Coordinate the implementation of the project activities in the project districts and local government in all three districts.
• Ensure timely execution of the project activities in all the districts.
• Coordination and collaboration in the districts
• Coordinate with respective units at Ipas Nepal for technical assistance and necessary support.
• Coordinate with Province/Cluster Coordinators in the districts as needed for timely execution of the project activities.
• Coordinate with Health Offices in district, Local Governments, and health facilities.
• Monitoring of the project activities and reporting
• Ensure regular monitoring of the program and follow up of the activities.
• Collect and maintain a data base for reporting of the program achievements (outputs and outcomes) and share progresses on monthly basis to unit leads and Deputy Country Director (DCD).
• Others – as per the need of the program and suggestions from Ipas Nepal team.

Qualifications and Competencies

Candidate with master’s degree in Public Health, Nursing can apply for the position.

Excellent skills in program management, especially SRHR programs, with at least 3 years of prior experience. Experience in monitoring and evaluation of the project. Experience in working in humanitarian settings with wide knowledge of the SRHR subject areas. Familiar with working modality of the three tire of government especially local bodies. Demonstrated experience on Rights Based Approach to SRHR. Strong written and communication skills in English and Nepal. Ability to work in a team with excellent interpersonal skills. Local candidates from the program districts Achham, Arghakhanchi & Syanja to be given priority.

Ipas is strongly committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of harassment, discrimination, and inequity. We recruit, employ, train, promote, and compensate our personnel without regard to race, age, sex, religion, national origin, color, creed, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, military service, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristic protected by law or outlined by Ipas policy

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