(Open to Nepali nationals only)

Duty station: Sanothimi, Bhaktapur

Duration of initial contract: 1 year with a possibility of extension.

Profile, skills and qualifications:

• A minimum of five years’ demonstrated experience in one of the following fields: ombudsperson, mediation, child safeguarding, child protection, or child rights.
• A minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant area such as child rights, child protection, child and youth studies, mediation, social work, child psychology, safeguarding or psychosocial wellbeing, law, or an equivalent field.
• A good level of knowledge of children’s rights or child protection/prevention and related issues, including child safeguarding, child development and health, laws, policies, regulations, and international standards related to children’s care.
• Experience working in communities.
• Excellent listening skills with strong observational abilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong facilitation/training skills, with the ability to develop and implement engaging training sessions and ongoing support workshops for staff and children’s representatives.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with children and young people, identify marginalised children and young people, and connect with them to build trust.
• A problem-solver, adviser, and mediator capable of resolving concerns raised by young people and adults effectively and in a timely manner.
• An understanding of the local context, including laws, policies, practices, language, and social norms.
• Gender and diversity sensitivity, with a commitment to representation.
• Proficiency in the local language and professional proficiency in one official federation language: English, French, Spanish, or Arabic.
• An understanding of the foundations of ombuds work.
• Legal right to live and work in Nepal.
• Experience working in an NGO or international organisation would be an asset.

We offer:

• An opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative, and collaborative team in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent learning opportunities.
• Support from the Regional Ombudsperson.
• Remote and in-person work arrangements.
• An opportunity to work for an NGO that is a member of a recognised international network.
• Gain experience working for a globally recognised organisation that is making a difference in the lives of children and young people.

Essential points to be noted:

• To protect the independence of the Ombudsperson’s Office, this position is not open to SOS Children’s Villages employees, those who have been employed by SOS Children’s Villages Nepal within the last two years, or individuals with relatives working for SOS Children’s Villages.
• In accordance with the organisation’s child and youth protection policy, this position will be subject to relevant background checks, including criminal record checks.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Salary and other benefits: As per the organisational policy.

Interested candidates are requested to apply with a Motivation Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Academic Certificates, (equivalence from relevant government agencies if studied outside Nepal), Copy of Citizenship Certificate, a passport size photo and Employment Application Form (Mandatory document, please download it from the link below).

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