VACANCY NOTICE
Helvetas Nepal

Reintegration of Returnee Migrant Workers (ReMi) project is a bilateral initiative of Governments of Nepal and Switzerland. The project contributes to the social and economic reintegration of returnee migrant workers in Nepal. The project is implemented by Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security; provincial line ministries and local governments in Koshi and Madhesh Provinces (visit https://remi.org.np  for more information). Helvetas Nepal as Technical Assistance provider to the project invites applications from committed and experienced Nepali citizens for the following positions:

Program Officer- Inter Government Coordination – 1 position(s) – Open for Women Only
Application Deadline : 06 May, 2024

Duty Station : ReMi Province Project Support Unit, Madhesh Province

Job Requirements
A. Minimum Education Attainment: Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, economics, development cooperation or in any relevant discipline.

B. Minimum Professional Experience: Minimum 3 years of working experience in collaborating with local and provincial government actors for implementation of social, economic and/or human rights development projects/ programs. Demonstrated experience working with local governments including Employment Service Centers (ESCs), Migration Resource Centers (MRCs), and/or with returnee migrants, will be an added value. Prior work experience at the federal, provincial or local level Government system and or in labor migration sector will be an advantage.

C. Required Competencies:
> Good understanding on Nepal Governing structure, roles, and responsibilities of all three tiers of government, including intergovernmental relations act, labor and employment policy, reintegration directive.
> Sound understanding on policy and act formulation process in province and local level.
> Experience of working with Local Governments, NGOs, CBOs, private sector and community networks, in federalized context, providing technical assistance to government and in policy advocacy.
> Knowledge and experience working on human rights, migration and foreign employment related issues is an advantage.
> Ability to train and coach service providers, Employment Service Centers, returnee migrant networks, community groups and staff members of partners.
> Experience in project cycle management including program planning, budgeting, reporting, and monitoring.
> Strong social skills for collaboration with government agencies (including on policy development), with the private sector and civil society, and ability to link various actors and institutions.
> Commitment towards gender equality, social inclusion, and poverty reduction.
> Fluency and Proficiency in writing and speaking in Nepali, English, and local language.
> IT: Proficiency in using office application software.
> Willingness and ability to travel extensively to project locations.

Duration for all positions: Till 15th July 2026 (with possibility of extension).

Salary and Benefits: As per the rules and regulation of Helvetas Nepal.

Deadline for submission of application: 6th May 2024

HOW TO APPLY
click [ HERE ] to view official vacancy notice for more details and application procedure.