Program Assistant

Rural Health and Education Service Trust (RHEST) is dedicated to ending all forms of violence against women, including girl trafficking, early marriage, and child labor, and to promoting woman’s reproductive health. Till date, RHEST has provided support to over 28,000 girls at risk of human trafficking and gender-based violence in Nepal for Primary to Higher secondary level education through two flagship programs- Stop Girl Trafficking (SGT) and In Honor of Amar (Amar) Programs in partnership with the American Himalayan Foundation, an INGO headquartered in San Francisco, USA. In addition to providing education support, the programs also focus to build the capacity of girls to transform them into change agents to prevent Human Trafficking and gender-based violence. RHEST’s local mechanisms include district-level advocacy groups and Alumnae groups and Friday Facilitators. These local mechanisms, formed and represented by RHEST-supported girls lead the advocacy and campaigns to prevent Human Trafficking and gender-based violence in girls at the community level as well as support in the implementation of RHEST’s programs at the local level. Currently, RHEST is supporting more than 12,500 vulnerable girls in the rural communities in 18 districts of Nepal in their education. Girl’s leadership and capacity development are other focused areas of RHEST’s programs.

RHEST is looking for qualified candidates for 2 Program Assistants based in its District Contact Office in Tanahu and Surkhet districts.

Program Assistant (PA)

Responsible to: Program Officer
Responsible for: District office, Program Beneficiaries, School teachers, Friday and school facilitators
Duration of Assignment: One year with possible extension
Duty Station: Dulegauda, Tanahu with frequent field visits in the program municipalities
Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension (anticipated start from July 2023)

Salary and benefits: As per the rules and regulations of the organization (Not less than 20K in Gross)
Job Title: Program Assistant (PA)
Responsible to: Province Coordinator
Responsible for: District office, Program Beneficiaries, School teachers, Friday and school facilitators
Duration of Assignment: One year with possible extension
Duty Station: Birendranagar, Surkhet with frequent field visits in the program municipalities
Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension (anticipated start from July 2023)
Salary and benefits: As per the rules and regulations of the organization (Not less than 20K in Gross)

Program Assistant is responsible for the implementation of SGT and Amar Program in assigned district. Her duties and responsibilities include-

Planning, Implementation, and Management

1. Develop work plans for program visits, ensuring clear objectives and activities to be carried out.
2. Coordinate with the District Contact Office and other relevant stakeholders to align work plans with the overall program objectives.
3. Assist the District Contact Office in coordinating program activities on a daily basis.
4. Maintain records, files, and relevant documentation related to the program.
5. Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and other program-related materials.
6. Support the preparation of case stories and best practice of the district.
7. Regularly update the supervisor on progress, challenges, and achievements of program activities.

Coordination and Advocacy

1. Build and maintain a good relationship with program-supported schools, beneficiaries, and parents.
2. Collaborate with local schools, government authorities, parents, and target groups to identify and address their specific needs.
3. Identify and establish collaborations with organizations sharing similar objectives in promoting girls’ education and empowerment.

Strengthening Local Mechanisms:

1. Coordinate with advocacy groups to raise awareness about issues such as child marriage, gender-based violence, human trafficking, and unsafe migration.
2. Organize meetings, workshops, and training sessions for alumni and advocacy groups.
3. Provide support in establishing and maintaining communication channels with relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Minimum +2 in relevant fields (such as education, and social sciences).
2. Relevant experience in program implementation, preferably in the field of education or girls’ empowerment.
3. Knowledge of issues related to child marriage, gender-based violence, human trafficking, and unsafe migration.
4. Proficiency in relevant computer applications and documentation.
5. Proficient in report writing, including the ability to document program activities, progress, and outcomes accurately.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send a Cover letter mentioning the position applied for “Program Assistant” with a recent CV including 2 contactable references to hr@rhest.org by 5 PM, 25th June 2023.

Note: Women from indigenous, Dalit, and other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

RHEST reserves the right to reject any/all applications without assigning any reason whatsoever.