Sunday, February 8, 2009

Field Coordinator (SWASTHA project)

TITLE OF THE PROJECT: SWASTHA – Strengthening Water, Air, Sanitation and Hygiene Treasuring Health

JOB TITLE: Field Coordinator (4 in Nos) – ENPHO (full time)

DUTY STATION: Bharatpur, Butwal, Tikapur and Gularia

RESPONSIBLE / REPORT TO: Project Coordinator – ENPHO, Project SWASTHA.


PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To implement primarily the project strategies and activities to achieve the objectives as stated in the project document in consistent with strategic direction of ENPHO/Practical Action/UN-HABITAT (Water for Asian Cities Programme).


SPECIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Coordinate and liase with staffs of partner municipalities and VDCs (for small towns) to implement SWASTHA project activities;
* Mobilize selected communities in partner municipalities and VDCs (for small towns) for implementation of project activities;
* Help identify potential local leaders, mothers, FCHVs, private entrepreneurs, and other trainees from the beneficiary communities in the partner municipalities and VDCs (for small towns) for trainings related to implementation of project components;
* Assist Project Coordinator in effectively implementing the project activities in the municipalities and VDCs concerned;
* Guide and support municipal focal persons for municipality and VDCs’ resource mobilization for the implementation of project activities;
* Support and assist Project Coordinator in overall monitoring of the project activities and budget expenditures related to the project in the municipality and VDCs concerned;
* Provide technical and financial reports to the Project Coordinator as and when required;
* Translate reports and training materials (Nepali - English, English - Nepali) as and when necessary;
* Provide supports for administrative arrangement/logistic managements during trainings, community meetings and other actions related to project implementation in respective municipalities and VDCs (for small towns);
* Coordinate with NGOs/CBOs and other line agencies as required;
* Collect and synthesize field based information for preparation of case stories during and after completion of the plan components for reporting;
* Perform various official works as per direction of the Project Coordinator.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

* Intermediate level but bachelor’s preferable – knowledge in urban issues and social mobilization skills
* Minimum of 2 years of working experience with local authorities (preferably with municipalities)
* Strong communication and field mobilization skills
* Knowledge and skills in basic level of computing
* Good knowledge and experience of PRA
* Willingness and enthusiasm for working with vulnerable communities living in urban and peri-urban slum areas.


CONTRACT PERIOD: Initially for 2 years subject to extension upon satisfactory performance. The incumbent is subject to 3 months probation.


Please let the CVs forward to:

Practical Action Nepal Office (INGO)
Pandole Marga, Lazimpat
Kathmandu, Nepal
House No: 750
PO Box: 15135
Or,
Email: practicalaction@practicalaction.org.np

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