Climate Change Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

(First Time Published on 30 October 2025)

KIRDARC is an NGO dedicated to uphold the rights of marginalized and excluded communities through its interventions on Human Rights, Democracy and Good Governance with especial focus on building capacities of right holders, duty bearers and civil society contributing to inclusive growth and fair development. It works with a vision of ‘a just and prosperous society’.

KIRDARC Nepal is implementing the “Building Resilient Communities in Himalayan Region of Karnali Province” Program in Sarkegadh Rural Municipality Humla in partnership with Mission East. Therefore, KIRDARC Nepal is expecting the job applications from suitable qualified, dynamic and motivated candidates to fulfill the following vacant positon.

Position Description: Climate Change Officer, 1 Person (Based in Sarkegad RM, Humla)

Academic Qualification and Experience: The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Climate Change, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Agriculture, Development Studies, or a related field, with a minimum of three years of proven experience in designing, managing, and implementing climate change adaptation and/or mitigation projects, preferably in an NGO setting, and at least two years of work experience in remote areas.

Key Skills and Knowledge required: The candidate should have strong skills in social mobilization and experience in the implementation of development projects, particularly in conducting climate vulnerability assessments and applying tools for climate risk management. The candidate should also have practical experience working with local communities and local governments on climate-related issues.

For more details, visit the detail Job Description here.

Interested candidates who meet these criteria should send their Application Letter and KIRDARC Job Application Form to vacancy@kirdarc.org by 5 November 2025 before 5:00 PM. The CV/Resume is not necessary to submit but the prescribed KIRDARC Job Application Form is mandatorily required to apply. The interested candidates can download the KIRDARC Job Application form from here.

Preference will be given to disadvantaged groups (Female, Dalit, Janajati) and local resident in the recruitment process. The person working with this organization must be committed to following the provisions of the child protection and safeguarding policy of the organization. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any telephone inquiries/and or attempts to apply undue influence will result in the disqualification of candidates. KIRDARC Nepal reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason whatsoever.

Note: The written test will be conducted physically at different cluster offices of KIRDARC Nepal. Candidates will be informed about the available locations and may select the one that is most convenient for them.