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Category: Social Science
Detailed Job Description / Requirements:
The Dalit NGO federation is an umbrella organisation dedicated to establishing Dalit Rights. It has around 300 member organisations and a presence in 60 districts. DNF has its regional chapters in five headquarters (Kathmandu, Biratnagar, Pokhara, Nepalgunj and Danghadi) of the country. DNF with the support of DFID/ESP has recently launched the project "Improved Access to Socio-economic Opportunities for poor Dalits" in 10 districts (Mahattori, Rautahat, Siraha, Saptari, Surkhet, Banke, Kallali, Battadi, Baglung and Syanga) from five development regions of Nepal. The project focuses on 3 key areas: access to health and education, strengthening livelihood opportunities and advocacy for Pro-Dalit policies. DNF is looking for committed project staff for the following regional and district based positions. District Coordinators (10) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Assist in the planning, implementation and monitoring of field level project activities • Ensure coordination of project activities with local Dalit NGOs, DDCs, CDO, VDCs and other government district line agencies and civil society organisations and staff • Ensure full participation of Dalit NGOs and Dalit communities in the project activities * Support local Dalit NGOs in implementing project activities • Submit regular progress reports to the Project Manager. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum requirement of an Intermediate's degree with 5 year's experience or a Bachelor's degree with 3 year experience in social science or any related field. Experience in working with community groups, managing partnerships and working to strengthen civil society will be additional advantage. HOW TO APPLY Please send your CV outlining your key roles and responsibilities plus a personal statement of up to 1 page maximum outlining why you would be suitable for the post along with interested region/district to jobs@dnfnepal.org by no later than the 5th October 2009. The application also can be sent to following addresses of DNF regional offices: Dalit NGO Federation (DNF): Far-western Region: Hasanpur-5-Dhangadhi. Phone: 091-524879, Mid-Western Region: Shantinagar-5, Nepalgung. Phone: 081-550022, Western Region: Simalchaur-8, Poknara. Phone: 061-539843 Eastern Region: Biratnagar-15, Morang Phone: 021-521891. Central Region: Sanepa-2, Lalitpur Phone: 01-5529075 DNF welcomes applications from interested candidates, particularly minority groups, including Dalits, Women, Indigenous groups and people with disabilities. Note: Published in the Himalayan Times Daily Date: 17/09/2009
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