Deputy Team Leader

Social Development Direct (SDD) is seeking a RIVA Deputy Team Leader, GEDSI and Safeguarding Lead based in Nepal.

The position holder will provide strategic technical leadership and oversight for the successful delivery of this high-profile FCDO initiative alongside the Team Leader. The DTL will be the primary national technical expert for the programme, providing expert advice on rights-based, inclusive approaches and holding overall responsibility for GEDSI and Safeguarding within the programme. This dual role is crucial for ensuring transformative change by mainstreaming GEDSI and safeguarding across all programme activities, in line with RIVA’s GEDSI and Safeguarding strategies, while also sharing executive leadership responsibilities. The DTL will also be responsible for supporting the ongoing Gender, Inclusion, Power and Politics (GIPP) analysis of the programme, and using the findings to strategy test and adapt delivery as and when needed.

Please refer to the full Job Description here: https://lnkd.in/eD6AqpFg

To Apply,

If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please refer to the Person Specification in the Job Description and submit your tailored CV and Cover Letter to careers@sddirect.org.uk. The deadline for applying is Sunday, 7th December 2025. Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.