Social Mobilizer (WASH)

Caritas Nepal is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the poor, disadvantaged, and marginalized individuals, regardless of caste, creed, ethnicity, religion, or nationality. Founded in 1990 by the Catholic Church in response to devastating floods and natural disasters, Caritas Nepal aims to create a peaceful, equitable, and just society that fosters solidarity and respects human dignity. The organization focuses on social justice, community development, disaster risk management, sustainable livelihoods, support for migrants and refugees, anti-trafficking efforts, emergency response, recovery support, and advocacy on social issues.

Job Code: SMW

Location: Based in Bagmti Rural Municipality- Ghusel (project coverage area Mahankal RM, Godawari Municipality, Konjyosom RM)

Reporting to: Emergency Response Coordinator

Parallel Reporting to: MEAL Coordinator

Duration: 1st December 2024 to 31st March 2025

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum Intermediate (+2) level education in a relevant field.

• At least a year of experience in social mobilization preferably in the WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) sector or similar humanitarian settings.

• Experience in small –scale project budgets and reporting

• Fluency in written and spoken Nepali, proficiency in English is an added advantage.

• Strong ability to build relationships with community members, local authorities, and stakeholders; effective in coordinating WASH activities at the community level

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse groups, including vulnerable populations

• Good understanding of development issues with emphasis on participation, sustainability in WASH intervention.

• Experience in working directly with communities to implement behaviour change related to hygiene and sanitation practices.

Job Description

Click the given link for full Job Description: https://tinyurl.com/jdSM-Wash

How to Apply:

You are required to rename CV as Job Code_First.Name_Last.Name. Email subject should contain the applied designation else will not be accepted.

You are required to fill up the job application form. Please click the link below. (Mandatory) https://forms.office.com/r/Cwqq2mqpQm

Interested applicants meeting the criteria are requested to send the documents (application letter, updated CV with references, and a recent photograph) to vacancy@caritas.org.np no later than 17:00 hours on November 28, 2024. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

Please note: Positions are either field based or involves extensive travel to villages / rural areas where living conditions are minimal. Only those willing to travel and committed to serve the communities in rural settings need apply. Caritas is an equal opportunity employer and encourage women / members of marginalized communities / disadvantaged groups to apply.

Caritas Nepal promotes its principles, strategies, policies, and procedures on Safeguarding (including Child Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual, Exploitation and Abuse), and Safety & Security and all applicants must adhere to Caritas Nepal’s key policies and procedures.