Associate People Officer

Vacancy Announcement

Heifer International Nepal is dedicated to ending hunger and poverty while caring for the Earth. Since its inception in 1957, Heifer has impacted the lives of over 400,000 families through agriculture and livestock programs, focusing on empowering rural women. By creating Self-help Groups and Social Entrepreneur Women’s Cooperatives (SEWCs), Heifer helps build resilient communities and sustainable livelihoods. With a holistic approach, Heifer collaborates with local governments and partners, engages youth to improve agricultural practices, supports women-led cooperatives, and creates lasting economic change. Its mission is to ensure families achieve sustainable living incomes, with access to food, shelter, education, and healthcare, while driving progress toward more inclusive and resilient agri-food systems. Heifer International Nepal invites application from eligible Nepali citizens of the following position.

Heifer International Nepal is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.

Associate People Officer – 1

Major Roles and Responsibility:

The Associate People Officer serves for the Heifer International Nepal Program, in alignment with Heifer International’s objectives, policies, and procedures, supports the smooth and efficient functioning of HR operations. The role involves collaborating with other teams to ensure consistency across HR processes and assisting with day-to-day human resource activities, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, record management, and compliance. The Associate People Officer is responsible for maintaining accurate HR documentation, ensuring adherence to labor laws and organizational standards, and delivering high-quality HR services to employees across Heifer Nepal to promote an effective, compliant, and supportive workplace environment

Educational Qualifications and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university in Business Administration, Economics, Business Studies, Human Resource, or related field is required, plus at least two (2) years’ experience in a similar context is required 
• Basic Knowledge of Labor Laws and HR best practices.  
• Knowledge and experience working with INGO 
• Competence in handling sensitive information and ensuring its confidentiality
• Experience in a fast-paced or multinational environment 
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office package, internet browsing, and other relevant technologies.
• Willingness to work with a flexible schedule
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated sensitivity in interactions with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs systems, as well as a commitment to promoting a culture of belongingness

Job Descriptions (Download from Here)

Application Form (Download from Here)

How to apply:

A cover letter mentioning expected salary along with application form, latest curriculum vitae, a recent passport size photograph, a copy of Nepali citizenship certificate should be submitted to hr.nepal@heifr.org  by 9 December 2025, 5 : 00 PM. Please Indicate the position that you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the interview. Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.

Heifer International Nepal

Hattiban, Lalitpur-15

Email: hr.nepal@heifer.org