Project Coordinator

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

Helvetas Nepal is a Swiss non-governmental organization actively contributing to the improvement of the living conditions of poor and disadvantaged people in Nepal. 

SAJAG: Active Citizens for Accountable Local Governments Project/Helvetas Nepal is supported by the European Union under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Right (EIDHR) to support local governments as well as civil society organizations in eight selected local governments in Dailekh, Jajarkot, Kalikot and Mugu districts of the Karnali Province in working on human rights and democratisation so as to enhance political representation, participation and accountability at local level. Helvetas Nepal invites applications from Nepali citizen for the following position:

Position: Project Coordinator

Duty station:  Programme Management Unit (PMU)/Dailekh with frequent visits to project sites

Duration: Till December 2020

Job Purpose     

• Creating an enabling environment for greater engagement of citizens in local governance to enhance good governance and the rule of law;
• Leading and ensuring efficient and effective planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of project activities, and managing the project fund and human resources;
• Contributing to building the capacities of local governments, elected women representatives and civil society organizations on human rights and democratisation.

Required Education, Experience and Social competence

Master’s degree in social science, rural development, public administration, public policy, or another relevant field. At least 5 years of working experience in governance and accountability related project/programme. Commitment towards gender equality, social inclusion and poverty reduction.

Remuneration and Benefits: As per rules and regulations of Helvetas Nepal. Candidates from Karnali Province is preferred. Candidate may also be offered for other suitable position.

Application Procedures: Interested candidates who meet above requirements are requested to visit our website at  http://apply.helvetas.org.np and submit application through online portal.  Detail job descriptions are available in the website. 

Telephone enquiries will not be entertained. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening process. Helvetas Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all applications.

Helvetas Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to women candidates and candidates from Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority communities. 

Deadline for submission of applications is 10 May 2020.

Note: Please click here to download the full job description.