Job Title Program Officer
Service Type Contract based Staff
Classification of level 6th Level
Place of Work NRCS HQs
Working Hour 42 hours per week
Immediate Supervisor’s Title Project Coordinator
Job purpose:
The main purpose of this position is responsible/Supports DCs on daily implementation of field activities under the supervision of Program Coordinator and assists the Program Coordinator in reporting and other administrative tasks. Monitor and supervise the field level activities to ensure the smooth running of the program. Facilitate sharing of experiences/ studies/research produced in the project with relevant stakeholders at local level
Role and Responsibilities:
Establishing and maintaining close coordination with the relevant technical departments/ stakeholders in relation to the implementation of the activities
Support the project coordinator for timely reporting to the partner
Support to develop and disseminate SOP, contingency plans for the district and municipal level
Support project coordinator in project plans/reviews, formulation of training plan
Preparation of program progress tracking, gathering the information for narrative progress report to the partner organization
Establish proper documentation of program activities and training program
Collate 'case studies' of good practice for wider dissemination
Regular monitoring and supervision of project activities and assess the impact of trainings
Coordination:
Coordination with the relevant technical departments/ stakeholders in relation to the implementation of the activities
Responsible for coordination at NRCS DC, Field Office and relevant stakeholder/ Municipal Social Protection/Disaster Management Committee/DHM
Cordinate and Facilitate with relevant stakeholders in the DC for any technical studies and research
Proper coordination and communication in the district and HQ level for the issue deliverance and decisions
Administration and financial management
Ensure the smooth operation of program by ensuring admin and logistic related work is timly conducted.
In coordination with the finance department ensure the advances are timly settled and ensure proper supporting document
Ensure appropriate usage of office equipment and supplies.
Human resource management and development
Support program coordinator to ensure the project team in the district implement day to day activities.
Education
Post graduate (or equivalent qualification) in relevant field is desirable.
Training and Knowledge on Disaster Preparedness, Response, Emergency response, Forecast Based System/Early Action/Early warning System
Experience
Minimum 2 Years experience working with humanitarian of development sector
Experience in the field of DRR/M and Disaster Response
Knowledge on Early Warning and Early action
Experience of undertaking programme monitoring and evaluations
Experience in coordination and communication with line agencies inside the organizations as well with government organization and NGOs
Working with the National society is desirable
Previous experience of working with Government bodies , with I/NGos in health sector
Knowledge and Skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Familiar with DRR/M and Disaster Response
Knowledge on Early Warning and Early action
Good in working in a coordinated environment with government and other external stakeholders
Ability to prepare reports, Data collection/ Analysis
Languages
Excellent in written and Spoken Nepali/English
Good command of written and spoken English
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Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) came into being in 1963. It was recognized by the ICRC in 1964 and affiliated to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in the same year. NRCS has, over the years, grown to be the largest humanitarian organization in Nepal, with its network of District Chapters (DCs) extended in each of the 75 districts of the country. District Chapters receive organizational support from more than 800 Sub-Chapters and Co-operation Committees under them. A significant portion of its activities are also borne by students and youth volunteers of Nepal Junior and Youth Red Cross Circles organized at schools, campuses and communities.