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 ProfileCampaign & Advocacy 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
: 2 Years -
Apply Before
: 2021-02-06 Closed -
Skills
:CommunicationsPublic RelationsTeamwork
Job Description:
Advocacy and Lobby:
- Lead the advocacy related activities planning and execution jointly with project team and local stakeholders.
- Prepare and manage the data and information of outcome of advocacy and campaign
- Work & support with local government, disabled people organization and other likeminded organization for suicide prevention initiatives
- Planning and organizing sensitization and awareness campaigns at the communities
- To work on DE-stigmatization and sensitization through media mobilization
Psychosocial support service:
- Provide psychosocial counseling, referral or link for support to the persons who are in need.
- Facilitate community orientations.
Communication and Documentation:
- Support to develop and produce various IEC materials
- Collect the stories, write up and share to organization and like minded stakeholders
- Communicate & linkages among related stakeholders to accelerate avenue and synergy for the cause
- Document and share the good practices and learning of the project jointly with project coordinator
- Follow up of the commitments from local level stakeholders
- Prepare and submit periodic and event reports
Capacity building and team mobilization
- Develop/design, and contribute to build the skills and knowledge of project team, sub-ordinate
- Support subordinate to execute project intervention
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Salary: 41,000 in Gross
Education + Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology / Social Work with Psychology as major / PGD in Counseling Psychology / Humanities & social science with counseling training
- At least 2 years of experience in working with communities.
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.