Legal Officer / Trainee/Intern

Vacancy Announcement

Pro Public, a non-profit and non-governmental organization, is looking for experienced, dynamic, self-motivated, and creative candidates for the following positions.

1. Position: Legal Officer

Duration: Initially one year with possible extension 

Location: Kathmandu

Education/Professional Qualifications and Skills:

• At least completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and having a license of the advocate; 
• Experience in drafting writs on Public Interest Litigation (PIL); registration, follow-up, coordination of the writs, and attending hearings in the courts;
• Experience in the preparation of reports; advocacy letters; management of events and so forth;   
• Experience and willingness to support/prepare the project proposals for exploring the resources and opportunities; 
• Coping skills to work with a diverse team and managing the responsibilities even on short notice; 
• Strong research and Analytical skills;
• Fluent in Nepali and English, both spoken and written;
• Proficiency in computer use i.e. Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint, email/internet, etc;
• Skill to ride a motorbike and have a license;

Details Terms of Reference (TOR) can be downloaded from the following link:

Link: Terms of Reference (TOR)

2. Position: Trainee/Intern

Duration: One year (possible engagement in projects during or after tenure)  

Location: Kathmandu

Education/Professional Qualifications and Skills:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in social work, sociology, rural development, gender studies or similar discipline; 
• Willingness to support in the regular office activities; events (meetings, workshops, interactions, training, etc.) coordination, drafting letters, minutes, communication; documentation and so forth;  
• Willingness to support/prepare/learn the project proposals for exploring the resources and opportunities; 
• Coping skills to work with a diverse team and managing the responsibilities even on short notice; 
• Fluent in Nepali and English, both spoken and written;  
• Proficiency in computer use i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email/internet, Google Drive, Nepali Typing (Preeti) etc.; 
• Priority will be given to a candidate who has a motorbike license.

Details Terms of Reference (TOR) can be downloaded from the following link:

Link: Terms of Reference (TOR)

Eligible candidates are requested to submit their applications with a recent CV with two references and an auto-size photograph, through email to the following address by no later than February 12, 2025. Women, Dalit, Janajati, and Madheshi candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Please see the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the positions published herewith. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test and interview. Any inquiries will not be entertained.

The Executive Director

Pro Public  

Nagarjun Marga, Anamnagar

Kathmandu, Nepal

Email: propublic.vacancy2024@gmail.com