Consultant –Project Coordinator

Vacancy Announcement

Health Nutrition Education and Agriculture Research Development Nepal (HEARD Nepal) is a national non-governmental organization committed to improving the lives of vulnerable communities through quality programs in health, nutrition, WASH, food security, education, child protection, research, disaster risk reduction, and humanitarian response.  Registered under the Registration of Institutions Act, 2034 BS. Affiliated with the Social Welfare Council, Kathmandu (Affiliation No: 52601) and PAN No: 615996712. Registered Office: Rajbiraj, Saptari Provincial Field Offices: Biratnagar, Morang; Sukedhara, Kathmandu; Birendranagar, Surkhet, Karnali Province. HEARD Nepal values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Position: Consultant – Project Coordinator (Nutrition for Life Project)

Position Summary

HEARD Nepal, in partnership with Helen Keller International, is implementing the Nutrition for Life (N4L) Project in Saptari District. We are seeking a qualified and experienced Project Coordinator – Consultant to provide technical leadership for the implementation of nutrition-specific interventions, strengthen health system capacity, support monitoring and reporting, and ensure quality delivery of project activities.

Key Responsibilities

The consultant will be responsible for:

• Providing technical support for SAM and MAM case management in line with the National IMAM Protocol.
• Supporting health workers and Nutrition Facilitators through coaching, mentoring, and capacity building.
• Planning and facilitating training for health workers and Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs).
• Conducting supportive supervision, monitoring visits, and field follow-up.
• Ensuring quality data collection, DHIS-2 reporting, documentation, and evidence generation.
• Supporting procurement and management of nutrition commodities (RUTF and Super Cereal Plus).
• Preparing technical reports, case studies, success stories, and project documentation.
• Coordinating with government stakeholders, local authorities, and project partners for effective implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Epidemiology, or a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree in the above disciplines with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in nutrition programming, particularly IMAM/SAM/MAM interventions.
• Experience in training health workers and community volunteers.
• Strong skills in monitoring & evaluation, data analysis, report writing, and documentation.
• Knowledge of Nepal's health system, MSNP, IMAM, IYCF, and DHIS-2.
• Strong communication skills in English and Nepali. Knowledge of Maithili will be an advantage.
• Valid two-wheeler driving license.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in field settings.

Duty Station

Rajbiraj, Saptari District, with frequent travel to municipalities/rural municipalities within the project area.

Duration

1 August 2026 – 14 September 2026 (approximately 1.5 months), with the possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Link: Detailed ToR

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit:

• Updated CV
• Cover Letter with expected per day renumeration mandatory 
• Copies of academic certificates
• Copy of citizenship certificate
• Contact details of at least two professional referees

Applications should be submitted no later than 27 July 2026. Through email at  vacancy@heardnepal.org  subject line to Project Coordinator-Consultant.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection processes.

HEARD Nepal gives is an Equal Opportunity Employer Women, members of marginalized and disadvantaged communities, and qualified local candidates from Madhesh Province are strongly encouraged to apply.