Field Coordinator

POSITION: Field Coordinator

TYPE OF A POSITION: Project-based field coordinator

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 3

Responsible to: Manager– Practical Action Consulting, Asia Office

Line Manages: NA

Unit: Consulting 

Location: Field Based 

• Pokhara, Damauli (Gandaki Province)
• Butwal, Parsa, Chitwan (Lumbini and Bagmati Province)
• Banepa (Bagmati Province)

BACKGROUND

PROFILE

PAC is a research arm of an international development organization ‘Practical Action’. PAC operates its research and innovations in three change ambitions of Practical Action- farming that works, energy that protects, and resilience that transforms. The goal of PAC is to make the world that works better for everyone. PAC in Nepal has worked in all 77 districts of Nepal through its assignments in different change ambitions. PAC Nepal is Asia region office of global PAC and has its footprint across different countries- Nepal, India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Field Coordinator will be joining in various locations who will report to the Project Manager of the assignment and/or representative of a project team. The candidate shall be responsible for the following:

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Coordinate field activities effectively and ensure timely implementation of projects.
• Mobilize communities for participation in various programs and initiatives.
• Conduct outreach activities to raise awareness and promote community engagement.
• Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and partners to facilitate project objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate field activities, ensuring adherence to project goals and objectives.
• Provide regular reports on field activities, achievements, and challenges.

Requirement and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, development studies, or related field.
• Proven experience of 2-4 years in field coordination or social mobilization.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and networking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and diverse environment.
• Understanding of local contexts is highly desirable.
• Ability to travel frequently within the assigned area.

Period of Engagement and fees

The mode engagement will be one year.

Application process

Application: Send your updated CV and a cover letter indicating your preferred location to work and expected remuneration to Info.Pacasia@practicalaction.org.np by 28th April 2024. Women and youth from indigenous, disadvantage, marginalized, and vulnerable communities are encouraged to apply. Any application without the indication of location and remuneration will not be considered for the position.

Modes of selection 

Shortlisting and interviews.