Various Positions | Social Mobilization Officer -2, Social Mobilization Assistant - 2, Finance & Admin Assistant - 1

Organization: Center for Development and Disaster Management (CDM-Nepal), Bhairahawa

Location: Rupandehi, Lumbini, Nepal

About CDM-Nepal: CDM-Nepal is a prominent non-governmental development and humanitarian organization established in 2000 in Butwal, Province 5 of Nepal. The organization has a strong track record in Disaster Risk Management (DRM), Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), livelihood development, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) programs. CDM-Nepal's initiatives have consistently focused on uplifting underprivileged women and children.

CDM-Nepal's origins can be traced back to 1993 when Rupandehi district experienced one of the most devastating floods in its history. Witnessing the havoc brought by this disaster, a group of local development professionals informally established the "Save the Environment and Rural Development Institute (SERDI)," which later officially became CDM-Nepal in 2000.

Our vision is to create a just, equitable, peaceful, prosperous, and disaster-resilient society for all citizens of Nepal.

Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families in the poorest, vulnerable, socially excluded, and marginalized communities of Nepal.

Detailed Job Description / Requirements:

Social Mobilization Officer (District Field Officer)
Vacancy Code: SMO

Number of Positions: 2
Location: Both Field-based & Office-Based

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Agriculture, DRRM, Statistics, Business Management, Social Sciences, Rural Development, Demographics, Public Health, International Development, or related fields.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Climate Change.

• Proven success in designing, implementing, and managing M&E systems from project initiation to completion.

• Strong knowledge of evaluation methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, and impact) and data collection/analysis.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

• Excellent skills in synthesizing complex information and communicating it effectively to diverse audiences.

• Proficiency in MS Office, data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Excel), and research.

Responsibilities:

Project Implementation:

• Support the Program Manager in coordinating with like-minded agencies for program implementation.

• Assist community and social mobilizers in field-level implementation.

• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality project activities and strategies.

• Lead field data collection and support reporting as per the agreed format and plan.

• Conduct at least 70% field visits to project locations.

• Develop work plans to identify project targets.

Capacity Building and Monitoring:

• Implement project activities based on the annual/monthly work plan and Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP).

• Provide necessary support for handling complaints and prepare talking points for various situations.

• Train community champions and field workers on project components, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), climate change, and Green Jobs.

• Conduct rapid assessments and trend analysis of field-based programs.

• Assist the project team in documenting lessons learned and reports.

• Organize reviews and learning events at project locations.

• Collect best practices and case studies to demonstrate qualitative and quantitative changes over time.

• Manage joint monitoring activities, including Board members and related stakeholders.

Accountability:

• Share estimated budgets for each activity with the community and stakeholders.

• Assist in strengthening accountability mechanisms at the project level.

• Establish and manage a complaint and feedback mechanism for the project.

• Ensure annual approval of project plans by the municipality.

• Ensure active participation of children, women, and other vulnerable community members in all project activities.

Reporting:

• Collaborate with assistant social mobilizers and community volunteers to manage all program-related aspects, including data collection, implementation, and report writing.

• Regularly report/alert the project team on anticipated issues, risks, and emerging opportunities/threats to project implementation.

• Use appropriate reporting templates to facilitate data acquisition and aggregation or develop/maintain an effective database.

• Create and integrate graphics in reports to visualize data effectively.

• Prepare and share all project-related reports for donors, stakeholders, and the Social Welfare Council (SWC).

Coordination and Project Development:

• Coordinate with municipal chiefs and other Palika members to ensure effective delivery and resource leverage.

• Identify funding opportunities and share them with the Program Director and Program Manager.

• Contribute to the project development team as requested.

Position: Social Mobilization Assistant 

Vacancy Code: SMA

Number of Positions – 2 nos

Location: Field Based 

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of a Intermediate Level (Preferred Bachelor's degree) in Social Sciences, Rural Development, or a related field.

• At least 2 years of experience in community mobilization, preferably in the fields of agriculture, livelihoods, DRR or climate change.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a team and collaborate with diverse community members.

• Proficiency in basic computer applications (MS Office) and report writing.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing project activities at the community level, ensuring effective participation and engagement.

• Support the Social Mobilization Officer in coordinating with local stakeholders and community groups.

• Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress and gather data for reporting.

• Facilitate community meetings, training sessions, and awareness programs.

• Help in documenting project activities, including collecting best practices and success stories.

• Address community concerns and feedback, ensuring effective communication between the project team and the community.

Position: Finance & Admin Assistant (Office Assistant) 

Vacancy Code: FAA
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Bhairahawa-based (with 25% field visits)

Qualifications & Experience:

• Intermediate degree required (Bachelor’s preferred) in Management, Social Sciences, or related fields.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in administration, logistics, and finance with NGOs or private sectors

• Strong communication skills and proficiency in Nepali typing (English preferred)

• Ability to manage vendor relations and handle administrative tasks effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day administrative tasks and support financial operations.

• Coordinate with suppliers/vendors and maintain accurate records.

• Assist in drafting official letters and documents.

Commitment, Skills, and Behaviors

The ideal candidate should:

• Demonstrate outstanding performance and encourage continuous improvement.

• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a diverse team, managing complex and sensitive organizational relationships.

• Manage complex workloads and meet tight deadlines effectively.

• Be willing to travel frequently.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, team members, partners, and supporters.

• Set ambitious goals, take responsibility for personal development, and motivate others to do the same.

• Share a compelling vision for the organization and engage and motivate others accordingly.