SOS Children’s Villages Nepal, a non-governmental social development organisation, supports children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief. We advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We offer a secure and friendly work environment and are committed to safeguarding the rights of children by having zero tolerance policy in this regard. We are further committed to providing a safe environment for coworkers and children, young people and adults with whom we work, where human rights are respected and upheld, and healthy relations are fostered by building organisational systems, capacity, and awareness on our Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We are now looking for interested and qualified individuals for the following positions within the “Promoting Equitable Access to Education and Holistic Child Development in Patarasi” project in Patarasi Rural Municipality of Jumla district.

Job position: Project Coordinator: 1 Full-time (Based in Patarasi Rural Municipality)

The Project Coordinator plays a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of the initiative. This position requires strong organisational, leadership and interpersonal skills, along with a deep understanding of the programme’s core areas. The role involves ensuring the effective implementation of the community-based family strengthening programme in collaboration with diverse stakeholders, while also requiring the ability to adapt and provide solutions in dynamic situations.

Key performance areas and main responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders and contractors to develop and align the programme plan, ensuring consistency with project objectives.
• Lead and support activity planning and implementation at the municipality level, maintaining effective communication with local stakeholders.
• Oversee budget planning, school construction, project execution, and staff administration; facilitate the development of a robust monitoring and evaluation framework; and prepare comprehensive progress reports for timely submission.
• Provide technical guidance to team members and address capacity-building needs to ensure effective programme implementation.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, community leaders, and other key stakeholders.

Qualifications, experience and skills:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., development studies, social sciences, public health, education, employability/entrepreneurship, etc.), with at least second division or equivalent from a recognised university.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in programme management and coordination, including construction-related projects, with a focus on child development, child protection, education, livelihood, WASH, health, nutrition, and local governance.
• Demonstrated expertise in policies, regulations, and frameworks related to children, including alternative care guidelines, with a proven track record in local-level stakeholder engagement, partnership building, and resource mobilisation.
• Strong communication skills in English and Nepali, with proficiency in computer applications, including report writing.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with a positive attitude.

Salary and other benefits: As per the policies of the organisation.

Interested candidates are requested to apply with a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Academic Certificates, (equivalence from relevant government agencies if studied out of Nepal), Copy of Citizenship Certificate, a passport size photo and the Employment Application Form (mandatory document to be downloaded from here) to: vacancy@sosnepal.org.np by 5: 00 pm, December 31, 2025.

Note: Please clearly mention the name of the project and the position you are applying for in your cover letter.

SOS Children’s Villages Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all the applications without assigning any reason whatsoever. SOS Children’s Villages Nepal follows the Inclusive Policy and therefore encourages women, people with disabilities, people of ethnic minorities and marginalised communities to apply.