Save the Saptari Jobs Vacancy for Various Positions

Vacancy Announcement

Date of Publication: 29 December 2023

Save the Saptari, a non-profit social development and humanitarian organization based in Saptari district, is announcing a vacancy for “Strengthening Community Engagement for Inclusive Learning,” funded by the USAID Civil Society and Media (CSM) Program – The Asia Foundation, aiming to improve learning outcomes through community engagement in school education in Chhinnamasta and Tilathi Koiladi Rural Municipalities of Saptari District. Eligible candidates are requested to apply for the following positions:

1. Position: Project Officer -1

The Project Officer (PO) is responsible for implementing the subgrant at the field level and managing the on-the ground execution of community engagement initiatives related to the fund’s educational projects. This role involves coordinating with local stakeholders, community leaders, and project teams to ensure effective program implementation, monitor progress, gather feedback, and address any challenges that may arise.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, development studies, gender and development and others social science with 3 years of experience in local level education project implementation.
  • Experience in Disability Inclusion will be given priority.
  • Proven experience in the local resource mobilization and partnership at the local level
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills and ability to work effectively in a team. 
  • Strong training, coaching, mentoring and facilitation skills. 
  • Strong community mobilization skills
  • Ability to work independently and under strict deadlines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

2. Position: Admin and Finance Officer -1

The Admin and Finance Officer (AFO) will perform daily financial and administrative activities. The AFO is responsible for financial reporting, various administration, and finance activities, communicating with the funding agency, monitoring the budget, forecasting, and other project implementation-related work.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Admin

  • Bachelor’s degree in management or equivalent with 3 years experiences in the same field
  • Prepare filing for vouchers with supporting documents and other necessary financial data entry.
  • Lead to maintain petty cash, prepare cash vouchers, replenish according to established petty cash level.
  • Maintain & safely keep back up data of finance and finance related documents.
  • Regular tracking of bank statement and deposit the tax as per rules. 
  • Maintain staffs personal file updates and leave record of staffs. 
  • Field visit & onsite coaching, onsite verification.
  • Preferred familiarization with Accounting Software.

Logistic

  • Lead to logistic support in arranging workshop, seminars, and trainings, visits, and visitors.
  • Maintain that both incoming and outgoing mails/documents handling is done on time from/to general post office and outside agencies and DHL, Express Delivery, and any other courier services. Also, ensure that these are distributed to the concerned staffs/section/departments by supervising Office Assistant.
  • Checking of goods when received and its required documentation. Also checking of goods to be dispatched and preparation of required documents.
  • Management and well documentation of all admin and logistic documents as per requirements (taking backup e-documents and manually hard copies)
  • Maintain and handling the programs supply distributions and maintain their tracking system. 
  • Assist to carry out the market survey and physical verification.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

3. Position: Social Mobilizer- 2

Job Purpose:

The role of a Social Mobilizer involves conducting a comprehensive needs assessment to identify gaps in school counseling services and collaborating on program development to address those needs. They assist in resource allocation, organize training and professional development for counselors, collect data, and evaluate program effectiveness.

Key skill and qualification:

  • At least Passed of Proficiency Certificate level or equivalent from a recognized institution (bachelor’s Pass will be preferred)
  • At least 2 years of experience in community mobilization, facilitation, ward level plan formulation, report writing and supervision.
  • Having good practical knowledge of basic computer and smart phone
  • Willing to stay and work in the program area.
  • Able to coordinate with governmental, non-governmental organization and supporting structures at the local level.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Safeguarding:

Save the Saptari adheres Safeguarding Policy, including its Child Safeguarding and Global Anti-Harassment Policy, with high importance and commits rigorous procedure to ensure all our personnel and programs are safe for children. All candidates will be, therefore, subject to strict background checks. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Age Bar: 20 – below 45 years

To Apply

Please submit updated CV with at least 2 referees, Application Letter with Position, and a Current Passport size photo on E-mail: [email protected]

Before 05:00 PM; 4th Jan 2024.

Female, Dalit, Janjati, Madheshi, Unreached/Marginalized Youths and Locals are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the further selection process. Canvassing at any stage of the process shall lead to automatic disqualification. The right to reject and select the application shall remain to the organization.