Call for Expression of Interest

For

Production of Animation Video

Rural Health and Education Service Trust (RHEST) is a national non-government organization. Since its establishment in 1993, RHEST has been working to promote women's and girls’ rights through various programs. RHEST in partnership with Chance for Change, UK is implementing "Empowering Girls and Youth in Rural Communities of Nepal to Prevent Human Trafficking" with the objective to prevent human trafficking of girls and youth in Nepal through engagement and mobilization of girls at risk in increasing awareness and advocate on the issue in their communities. This is a three-year project starting from FY 2080/2081. 

RHEST invites application to produce an Animation Video to sensitize and raise awareness on Human trafficking, forced labor and exploitation. Details Terms of Reference (ToR_C4C.Video_Final.pdf) 

Interested and qualified institutions/organizations/firms are requested to submit the Expression of Interest (EoI) to https://forms.gle/dJS7AewMZMdsKS2g8 with the subject line “EoI for Production of Video” by March 15, 2024.  

Please send the password to procurement@rhest.org after the 15th of March 2024. 

EoI should include:-

• Cover Letter
• Organization Profile
• Financial and Technical proposal including financial implementation arrangement, calendar of operation, deliverables, proposed team of experts, and their responsibilities.
• CV of expert/team member(s)
• Registration and renewal certificates of organization
• Copy of VAT/PAN registration certificate
• Latest tax clearance certificate (FY 079/80)
• Any other related document 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the further process. 

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

Job Title: Finance Officer (Maternity Cover)

Reporting to: Senior Finance Officer-SGT Program 

Duty Station: RHEST Head Office, Bishalnagar, Kathmandu.

Duration: 4 (Four) Months only.

Salary and benefits: Not less than NPR 47K per month in gross.

Start Date: Mid-March, 2024

Role overview

The Finance Officer at Rural Health and Education Service Trust (RHEST) will be responsible for the financial operations of the Stop Girl Trafficking (SGT) program funded by The American Himalayan Foundation. Responsibilities include overseeing payment processes, reviewing finance documents, calculating taxes, managing staff travel claims, performing bank reconciliations, and ensuring accurate sub-ledger reconciliations, among other duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely processing of payments to vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to obtain necessary approvals for payments.
• Maintain records of all transactions and payment schedules.
• Review financial documents, including invoices, receipts, expense reports, and purchase orders.
• Enter the finance transactions in FAMAS accounting software. 
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Prepare monthly payroll for staff, including calculation of salaries, taxes, and deductions.
• Coordinate with the HR department to ensure payroll data accuracy.
• Calculate taxes as per Nepal government rules and regulations as applicable and stay updated on tax regulations and changes to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and submit tax filings and reports as required by regulatory authorities.
• Provide travel and program advance, verify against supporting documents and follow up with concern party for timely liquidation. 
• Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Reconcile sub-ledger accounts, such as accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Review the Partner NGO’s financial documents. 
• Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions in the general ledger.
• Support audits and financial reviews conducted by internal and external auditor.
• Provide financial guidance and support to other departments as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Proven experience (3 years) in financial management and accounting roles.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Sound knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in the nonprofit sector or similar organization is preferred.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their cover letter mentioning the position for Finance Officer (Maternity Cover) along with CV including 2 contactable references. Please follow the application process  https://forms.gle/6QaY5DcG5pZgCdK29

The application will be received on a rolling basis until 17th February 2024. 

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.

Call for Expression of Interest

For

Baseline Survey of

"Empowering Girls and Youth in Rural Communities of Nepal to Prevent Human Trafficking" Project

Rural Health and Education Service Trust (RHEST) is a national non-government organization. Since its establishment in 1993, RHEST has been working to promote women's and girls’ rights through various programs. STOP Girl Trafficking (SGT) and In Honor of Amar (Amar) are the largest programs of RHEST in addition to its other smaller programs such as maternal health and nutrition programs.  The primary beneficiaries of SGT and Amar programs are the girls at most risk to trafficking, child labor, unsafe migration, and child marriage because of their vulnerable social and economic condition.  Aiming at preventing these girls from trafficking, unsafe migration, child labor, and child marriage, the SGT Program provides educational support to girls from Grade 1 till 10 and the Amar Program provides support to SGT Program girls Grade 11 & 12 and Technical Education. Besides, the program-supported girls (Alumnae) lead community awareness campaigns to increase girls’ access to formal education, reduce school drops out and to end child marriage, girls trafficking, unsafe migration, child labor, and the long-rooted gender discriminatory practices, including menstrual discrimination, in their communities.

RHEST in partnership with Chance for Change, UK is implementing "Empowering Girls and Youth in Rural Communities of Nepal to Prevent Human Trafficking" with the objective to prevent human trafficking of girls and youth in Nepal through engagement and mobilization of girls at risk in increasing awareness and advocate on the issue in their communities. This is a three-year project starting from FY 2080/2081.

RHEST invites application to conduct Baseline Survey of "Empowering Girls and Youth in Rural Communities of Nepal to Prevent Human Trafficking" Project from organizations/experts.

Details Terms of Reference (ToR Baseline_C4C.pdf)

Please submit the proposal to https://forms.gle/iF6cooWciX5cR6Ja6 by 7th October 2023 with email subject line “EoI for Baseline Survey” along with below documents.

• Cover Letter
• Organization Profile
• Technical proposal including methodology, implementation arrangement, calendar of operation, deliverables, proposed team of experts, and their responsibilities.
• Financial Proposal
• CV of expert/team member(s)
• Registration and renewal certificates of organization
• Copy of VAT/PAN registration certificate/personal PAN
• Latest tax clearance certificate (FY 078/79)

RHEST reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and to annul the selection process and reject all Proposals at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to affected individuals.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

1. Job Title:  Senior Finance Officer (SFO)

Reports to: Director of Finance 

Location: RHEST's Head Office, Bishalnagar, Kathmandu 

Duration: 1 year will possibility of extension 

Salary and benefits: Not less than NPR 60,000 per month in gross

Role overview

The Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for the financial management of RHEST's In Honor of Amar (Amar) Program funded by American Himalayan Foundation (AHF) and Foundation for a Just Society International (FJSI). The Senior Finance Officer will work closely with the Director of Finance and Program Manager-Amar. 

Responsibilities

The responsibility of the Senior Finance Officer includes, but not limited to the following-

1. Budgeting, planning and finance management

• Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with accounting rules and regulations of the organization, Donor and Government of Nepal.
• Review and validate supporting documentation before processing of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete. 
• Ensure the accounts of all transactions are up to date.
• Assist in development of financial strategies,
• Assist in developing and managing financial systems.

2. Monitoring and Reporting

• Prepare various periodic and ad hoc financial reports, including for donor reporting as needed,
• Perform variance analyses to assist with decision-making and proper management of financial resources.

3. Audit Support 

• Provide information and documentation required for internal as well as external audits, donor audits. 
• Provide support to prepare Audit action plan and ensure effective implementation of the plan.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field with 3 years' experience in similar role. A master's degree is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance standards.
• Familiar with financial software preferably FAMAS.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of the team.

2. Job Title: Front Desk Assistant (FDA)

Responsible to: Sr. Documentation/Admin and Publication Officer

Location: RHEST's Head Office, Bishalnagar, Kathmandu 

Duration: 1 year will possibility of extension 

Salary and benefits: Not less than NPR 24,000 per month in gross.

RHEST is seeking for a qualified candidate for the position of Front Desk Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Receive visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring to inquiries. 
• Manage incoming calls and route them to the appropriate individuals or departments and take messages and ensure prompt follow-up.
• Maintain a petty cash ledger or logbook to track expenses and balances.
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendars for staff members.
• Receive and distribute mail, packages, and deliveries and ensure that outgoing mail and packages are prepared correctly.
• Keep the reception area organized and ensure that brochures and informational materials are up to date.
• Manage petty cash.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 1+ years of relevant work experience is required with at least +2 level education. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in both English and Nepali languages.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their cover letter mentioning the position for Senior Finance Officer (SFO) or Front Desk Assistant (FDA) and a CV including 2 contactable references. Please follow the application process  https://forms.gle/KH9fo3xaz6NzUSzAA  

The deadline for submission is 26th September 2023.

Due to the urgent priority to fill the positions, recruitment can be held on a rolling basis and RHEST reserves the right to select a candidate prior to the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process.

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.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

RHEST is looking for qualified candidates for the post of Junior Finance Officer.

Duration of Assignment: One year with possible extension

Duty Station: Headquarter in Kathmandu with occasionally field visits in the program municipalities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall accounting, book-keeping all accounting transactions in FAMAS software, preparing monthly cash flow, maintaining monthly and end-of-the year accounts and assisting to prepare accurate financial reports on a regular basis.
• Ensure compliance of financial policy, procedures; maintain proper documentation of financial transactions, process payrolls and bank related works, settle expenses and bills.
• Timely deposit of TDS to tax office in proper revenue heading, salary including CIT, PF to banks.
• Ensure & review financial documents prepared by the partner NGOs on a monthly basis.
• Maintain confidentiality within and outside the organization in terms of financial matters and as specified by higher authority. 
• Ensures all payments to vendors with proper supporting documents after getting approval from the concerned authority.
• Assist to procure office goods, equipment, stationery, materials, and others required for projects, and update the suppliers’/service providers’ roasters annually. 
• Prepare reconciliation of cash on daily basis and bank statement on monthly basis.
• Take other tasks as asked by supervisor.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1+ years of relevant work experience  is required with at least +2 level education. A Bachelors degree is preferred.
• Knowledge and practical skills on financial functions and familiar to keep all accounting transactions in FAMAS software. Knowledge on Tax and VAT requirements
• Practical knowledge of MS Word, MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Email/Internet. 
• Demonstrable written and spoken skills in the Nepali language. Good English written and spoken skills are desirable.
• A valid two-wheeler driving license is desirable.

Salary and Benefits: Not less than NPR 30,000 per month in gross

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send a CV and Cover letter mentioning the position applied for “Junior Finance Officer” and please follow the application process at  https://forms.gle/fCnNv34KeufKTKzk9  The deadline for submission is 26th August 2023.

Note: Female 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.

Terms of Reference

For

Conducting Mental Health First Aid Training

1. Background

Rural Health and Education Service Trust (RHEST) is a national non-government organization. Since its establishment in 1993, RHEST has been working to promote women and girl’s rights through various programs. The STOP Girl Trafficking (SGT) and In Honor of Amar (Amar) are the largest programs of RHEST in addition to its other smaller programs such as maternal health and nutrition programs.

The primary beneficiaries of RHEST programs are the girls at most risk to trafficking, child labor, unsafe migration, and child marriage because of their vulnerable social and economic setting. Aiming at protecting these girls from trafficking, unsafe migration, child labor, and child marriage, the Amar program, in partnership with the Foundation for a Just Society (FJS), provides educational support to girls in grades 11, and 12. Educational support to girls includes also technical education in various subjects.

The objective of the Program is to prevent human trafficking and gender-based violence amongst girls especially from marginalized groups through education. The Program contributes to the organization's goal to prevent human trafficking and gender-based violence in Nepal. The Program involves girls at risk as beneficiaries of the education support as well as aims to develop them into Activist to contribute to the program objective. The Program also contribute to strengthen the capacity of RHEST and its partner organizations in achieving this.

Through this program, RHEST aims to build the capacity of 125 RHEST Alums (girls who have received RHEST's support and completed SEE) and local school teachers to develop them as Mental health first aider. After the training, the participants are expected to raise awareness as well as advocate about the importance of mental health in their communities.

2. Objectives of the assignment

The objective of this assignment is to design and conduct Mental Health First Aid Training for 125 RHEST Alums and local school teachers in 4 Clusters for three year period, beginning from the current FY. The training is expected to enable the participants to-

1. raise awareness and advocate about mental health awareness in their communities,
2. support adolescents in managing their mental health and prepare them to respond effectively to the urgent needs of distressed individuals.
3. identify cases from communities, provide initial counselling and refer to concerned for further action.

3. Scope of the assignment:

The consultant/consulting firm is expected to carry out following activities:

• Design and conduct Three-day Mental Health First Aid training to 125 RHEST Alums in 4 Clusters in first year (current FY) i.e, Four Trainings in total.
• Design and conduct one and half day Refresher Training in the second and third year of the to same participants in four Clusters i.e, Four Trainings in total/ each year.

4. Key Deliverables

Design and Conduct Twelve Trainings in total in the period of three years (Four Training each year) as specified in Clause 3,

Submission of brief report of each trainingafter completion of each training and compiled report after the completion of all the scheduled training each year.

5. Communication and reporting line

Program Manager, Amar program

6. Time Frame

The training covers a period from October 2023 to November 2026. The assignment will begin in October and end in November 2026.

8. Required qualifications

• The team of applicants should have a Master’s Degree in relevant discipline
• Proven track record in designing and delivering training sessions, with a focus on youth and adolescents with at least 5 years of professional experience in the psychosocial and counseling field, dealing with the mental health issues of adolescents, children, and women in peri urban and rural part of Nepal.
• Understanding of gender-based violence, various forms of abuse, and harmful socio-cultural practices and trauma healing to address the difficulties faced by these age groups with Zero tolerance, leave no one behind and Human rights perspective.

How to apply

Interested individual and firms who meet the above requirements, are requested to send their Expression of Interest (EoI) to procurement@rhest.org with the subject line ‘Proposal for Mental Health First Aid Training " by 31st August 2023.

Proposal should include

• Letter of interest indicating consultancy fee.
• Concept note and budget in Nepal Rupees (NPR) to accomplish the tasks as specified in the ToR.
• (Organization profile in case of institutions) with relevant experiences in case of individuals.
• A copy of company/firm registration with renewal in case of institutions.
• A copy of latest Tax clearance certificate,
• VAT/PAN registration, Audit report in case of institutions
• Any other relevant documents.

सुची दर्ता (ROSTER) गर्ने बारे सूचना ।

ग्रामीण स्वास्थ्य र शिक्षा सेवा गुठी (रेष्ट) २०४९ मा स्थापित एक गैरसरकारी संस्था हो । नेपालका ७ प्रदेशअन्तर्गत १८ जिल्लामा यसले कार्यक्रमहरु सञ्चालन गदै आएको छ । रेष्टले आर्थिक बर्ष २०८०/८१ को लागि तल उल्लेखित विषयको आपूर्ति तथा सेवाहरू आवश्यक भएकोले सो को लागि इच्छुक आपुर्तीकर्ता एवम सेवा प्रदायक फर्महरूबाट सूची दर्ताको लागि रितपुर्वक दरखास्त आह्वान गरिएको छ ।

१) मर्मत कार्य (कम्प्युटर, प्रिन्टर, फोटोकपी, युपियस, टेलिफोन, सोलार, धाराहरु, इलेक्ट्रीसियन डकर्मी, सिकर्मी कार्यालयका अन्य कामहरु 

२) कम्प्युटर, प्रिन्टर, फोटोकपी, विविध अफिस उपकरण तथा आवश्यक पार्ट पुर्जाहरु 

(4. RFQ_for_IT_Items_Equipment.docx)

३) मोटर तथा मोटरसाइल मर्मत सेवा तथा आवश्यक पार्ट पुर्जाहरु

४) मोटर  (Four wheelers) (पिकअप, जिप,  ट्रक दैनिक भाडाका लागि) (कुनै एकमा पनि गर्न सकिने)

(3. RFQ_for_Vehicle_Rental_Services.docx)

५) कार्यालय दैनिक प्रयोजनका लागि चाहिने स्टेशनरी तथा अन्य सामाग्रीहरु  

(2.-RFQ-for-stationery-items.doc.docx)

६) कार्यक्रमको लागि आवश्यक ट्रेनिङ हल तथा होटल सेवाका लागि (1. RFQ_for_Hotel_services.docx)

७) हवाई टिकट (राष्ट्रिय तथा अन्तराष्ट्रिय) (कुनै एकमा पनि गर्न सकिने) राजविराज, सिमरा, चितवन, पोखरा, नेपालगंज, धनगढी, सुर्खेत

८) सामान ढुवानी सेवा, कार्गो कुरियर

९) छपाई (किताब, बुलेटिन, अन्य) सम्बन्धि कार्य

१०) पत्रपत्रिकामा विज्ञापन सम्बन्धी कार्य

११) कर्मचारी पदपूर्ति सम्बन्धी कार्य

१२) Internet तथा website, email सेवा सम्बन्धी कार्य (कुनै एकमा पनि गर्न सकिने)

१३) Computer Networking and Cloud Computing

१४) विमा सम्बन्धी कार्य

• स्वास्थ्य  उपचार
• सामुहिक तथा व्यक्तिगत दुर्घटना
• संस्थाको अचल सम्पत्ति (Fixed Assets)

सूची दर्ताका लागि आवश्यक कागजात तथा शर्तहरु:

• आवेदनपत्र, साथमा सम्बन्धित कार्य गर्न पाउने इजाजतपत्र, मुल्यअभिबृद्धि कर दर्ता प्रमाणपत्र,आ.व. २०७८।२०७९ को कर चुक्ता प्रमाण पत्र ।
• साझेदारितामा विविध फर्म खोलिएको भए कुनै एक फर्मले मात्र निवेदन पेश गर्नुपर्नेछ । 
• उपरोक्त बमोजिम सुचि दर्ताका लागि आवेदन दिँदा सम्बन्धित “आवश्यक कागजात तथा शर्तहरु” मा उल्लेख गरिएका सबै ब्यहोरा तथा प्रमाणपत्रहरु अनिवार्य संलग्न गर्नुका साथ आपूर्ति दर्ता फारम समेत भरेर (Supplier_Registration Form_FY 2023_24.pdf) फर्मको नाम, छाप र सम्पर्क नम्बर सहित पेश गर्नुपर्नेछ । 
• सामग्रीको कम मुल्यमात्र आपूर्तिकर्ता छनौटको आधार हुने छैन, गुणस्तर, फर्मको विगतको कार्य अनुभव तथा सामग्री आपूर्तिगर्न सक्ने क्षमतालाई पनि छनौटको आधार मानिनेछ । 
• आसयपत्रको आवेदन ११ जुलाई २०२३ (२०८० आषाढ २६) गते बेलुकी ५:०० बजे भित्र तपशिलमा उल्लेखित ठेगानामा पेश गरिसक्नु पर्नेछ । म्याद नाघी वा उल्लेखित कागजातहरु अपुग भइ प्राप्त हुन आएका आवेदनहरु मान्य हुने छैनन् । 
• प्राप्त आवेदनहरुलाई सूचीकृत गर्ने वा नगर्ने भन्ने अन्तिम निर्णय गर्ने अधिकार यस संस्थामा निहीत रहनेछ ।

आवश्यक कागजातहरू सहित सूची दर्ताको लागि मिति ११ जुलाई २०२३ (२०८०।०३।२६ गते) बेलुकी ५:०० बजे भित्र तपशिलमा उल्लेखित ठेगाना वा email: procurement@rhest.org मा पेश गरिसक्नु पर्नेछ ।

सूची दर्ताको दरखास्त बुझाउने ठेगाना:

ग्रामीण स्वास्थ्य र शिक्षा सेवा गुठी (रेष्ट)

प्रधान कार्यालय, विशालनगर, काठमाण्डौ

सम्पर्क फोन: ०१-४५३७३७१

Rural Health and Education Service Trust (RHEST)

Vacancy Announcement

Job Title:  Project Officer (PO)

Responsible to: Program Manager

Responsible for: Province Coordinator, Field Officers, Program Assistants, Contact office focal person

Location: RHEST's Head Office, Bishalnagar, Kathmandu with about 50% of time in field visits 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 50K in Gross)

Background

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. Currently, RHEST is supporting more than 12,500 vulnerable girls in the rural communities in 18 districts of Nepal in their education to reduce the early marriage, girls trafficking and child labor. Girl’s leadership and capacity development are other focused areas of RHEST’s programs.

RHEST is seeking a Project Officer for anticipated 3 years Project ““Empowering Girls and Youth in Rural Communities of Nepal to Prevent Human Trafficking”. Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, PO will be responsible to ensure the successful implementation of the “Empowering Girls and Youth in Rural Communities of Nepal to Prevent Human Trafficking” project.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project implementation: planning, implementation monitoring, reporting and evaluation of activities.
• Guide and track project progress as per agreed timeline with higher impact in field.  
• Document relevant data, evidence (qualitative and quantitative) for dissemination to wider audience  
• Coordinate across field office staff and headquarter team to help ensure and track whether project is implemented according to the timeline to reach targets and minimum standards. 
• Maintain effective coordination with government stakeholder, other like-minded agencies at local, district and provincial level 
• Support Finance Team to prepare area wise budget and expenses detail.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Law, Human Right or related subject with at least 3 years relevant experience; 
• Good understanding of human rights-based approach and familiarity with existing Nepalese laws, legal system including core International Human Rights Treaties including the UDHR, CEDAW and CRC. 
• Able to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and in a team for bringing the concrete results.
• Sound knowledge of finance and administrative processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation & public relation skills in both English and Nepali.
• Flexible and able to multitask on several different aspects of the projects.
• Well-versed in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Google sheets, etc.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send a Cover letter mentioning the position applied for “Project Officer” 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.