KOSHISH is a nongovernmental organization, as a national self-help organization it is working in the field of mental health and psychosocial wellbeing in Nepal. The word "KOSHISH" means "making an effort”. KOSHISH works in a twin-track approach; advocacy and service delivery. Since 2008, advocacy for inclusion and dignity of people with mental health and psychoso ... cial issues and transforming lives of people living in vulnerable conditions has been at the forefront of KOSHISH’s goals with UNCRPD, 2006 at its core.
View Company ProfileAdvocacy Officer
Job summary
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No. of Vacancy
: 1 -
Job Type
: Full Time -
Offered Salary
: Negotiable -
Gender
: Both -
Career Level
: Mid Level -
Experience
: 5 Years -
Apply Before
: 2021-02-05 Closed -
Skills
:CommunicationsExcelSocial EventsWord
Job Description:
- Conduct in-depth analysis of programs, policies, regulations and laws related with mental health and psychosocial disability and design analytical and logical output as relevant to KOSHISH.
- Communicate and lobby with high level government authorities and concerned stakeholders, organize events and make linkages to accelerate avenues and synergies in the sector of mental health and psychosocial disability.
- Keep watch over latest developments in the field of the mental health /psychosocial disability in Nepal and the world over in terms of laws, policies, regulations and programs.
- Follow up on commitments from high level government authorities and other concerned stakeholders
- Make field visits in existing target areas of KOSHISH to collect evidences that relates to both content and context for advocacy.
- Work towards de-stigmatization and sensitization through media mobilization
- Support to develop Information Education and Communication materials
- Prepare annual, semi-annual, periodic and event reports.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Good understanding about human rights-based approach, legal framework of Nepal especially related to mental health and disability and familiarity with core International Human Rights Treaties ratified by Nepal including UNCRPD, CEDAW and CRC.
- Good understanding and/or experience of working on public health issues including mental health and disability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation & public relation skills in both English and Nepali
- Able to work effectively and efficiently under pressure independently as well as in a team to bring tangible results.
- Knowledge and practice of Microsoft Office Tools including Word, PowerPoint and Excel etc.
- Empathetic, Energetic with receptive learning attitude.
- Female candidates and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
Education + Experience:
- Master's Degree in human rights, international relations, law, disability, social work, psychology, sociology or any other related field
- At least 5 years in conducting advocacy campaigns focused at higher level government authorities, semi-government and private stakeholders in the domain of social development.
Benefits:
- Salary for the above said post: Negotiable as per competence and experience(Note: Job Description might be upgraded based on organizational and project requirements)
Apply Instruction:
Interested candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to send their application with updated CV to Email: recruit@koshishnepal.org not later than 5th February 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews. Women and candidate from persons with disabilities, minority and ethnic communities are highly encouraged to apply.