Vacancy Announcement for Various Positions

Vacancy Announcement

CARE is an international NGO with local staff and community partners in more than 90 countries. We create local solutions to poverty and inequality and seek dignity for everyone every day and during times of crisis. CARE puts women and girls at the center of everything we do because they have proven to be the best hope for creating lasting change in the world. CARE has been operational in Nepal since 1978 and works in partnerships with government and non-government stakeholders across the spectrum of humanitarian action and long-term development programs.

Local Infrastructure Support Programme (LISP) in Nepal will improve the ability of Nepal’s local and provincial governments to respond to the demands of citizens for local infrastructure and increase the legitimacy and accountability of local government to their citizens with an emphasis on the empowerment of women, people with disabilities and marginalized groups of the community. It will create green recovery jobs to stimulate the local economy and build climate resilience. Focus areas of five-year FCDO Local Infrastructure Support Program (LISP) in Nepal are, Expanding Access to Infrastructure, Strengthening Government Capacity, Creating Green Recovery Jobs, Promoting Evidence-Based Planning, Supporting Vulnerable Communities, Establishing a National Infrastructure Framework and Enhancing Government Collaboration

LISP Approach is to build on the understanding that as the LISP TA we will need to fulfil three roles to realize the full impact of LISP’s Objectives which include strengthening infrastructure governance, capacity building and technical support and quality assurance of LISP investment.

LISP Nepal hereby invites applications for the below mentioned position, from interested Nepalese candidates. (Click on the links below for the more Job details): 

1. GEDSI and Accountability Manager based in Karnali and Lumbini Province (2 Nos).

The GEDSI and Accountability Manager based in Karnali/ Lumbini Province will manage the implementation of GEDSI and Governance principles within the LISP provincial programmes, ensuring alignment with federal guidelines and local needs. This role includes capacity building, policy development, and advancing inclusive practices across Provincial ministries and local governments. The Manager shall work with provincial government and guide multiple cluster teams of the LISP TA team.

Please click this link for detailed vacancy and job description.

2. Cluster Governance and GESI Officer based in LISP Cluster Offices of Karnali and Lumbini  Province (13 Nos)

The Cluster Governance and GEDSI Officer based in LISP cluster offices, will support the integration of governance and GEDSI principles into planning and budgeting processes of local governments, as well as infrastructure delivery, and social accountability processes. This role focuses on inclusive planning and gender responsive budgeting capacity of local governments. This will include support to ensure no one is left behind and is in compliance with safeguarding standards at local government and community level. This position is responsible for providing support to multiple local governments.

Please click this link for detailed vacancy and job description.

CARE Nepal participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Nepal’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

CARE places human dignity at the centre of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (PSHEA) of vulnerable adults, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE initiates rigorous investigation of complaints that indicate a possible violation of this policy and takes appropriate disciplinary action, as warranted.

We seek candidates who will bring diverse cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives to our team. Women, people representing marginalized groups in Nepal, people with disabilities, and LGBTIQ++ people are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website at www.carenepal.org and complete the application process. The last date for submitting the application is 17:00 hours January 27, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.

“CARE Nepal is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of diverse background, women and differently abled, to apply”.