Field Coordinator

Vacancy Announcement

Job Posted on: August 18th, 2025

Apply before: September 2nd, 2025

Shangri-La Development Association (SDA) is a non-government, not-for-profit organization established by Youths for community development in 2014 A.D. SDA has been making community interventions since the inception of the organization. To date, SDA has conducted Shangri-La Sustainable Local Initiative Project (SSLI, SSLI-I, SSLI-II, SSLI-III, SSLI-IV,), School Building Reconstruction and Education Support Project (SBRES), Shangri-La Reconstruction and Development Project (SRDP) and One Time Support Project (OTSP). All the other projects done were incorporated in such a way that it supports the SSLI project and strengthens the interventions.

Shangri-La Sustainable Local Initiative Project 5 (SSLI5) is a three-year project of the Shangri-La Association(SA), Switzerland / Govinda Association(GA), Germany, and SDA. The target project areas are Karnali Higher Secondary School, Anamnagar, Jumla, and Kailash Rural Municipality of Makwanpur district. SSLI primarily targets three wards of Kailash Rural Municipality in Makwanpur. Apart from these, 40 deaf children in Jumla are the targeted beneficiaries through Jumla Special Children Project (JSCP). These children come from all over Karnali Region as the school with the support of SDA has the best possible facilities and support.

Application Deadline: 5:00 PM, September 2nd,2025

Type: Full-Time

Position: Field Coordinator

Location: Makwanpur

Period of Employment: 1 year (with possibility of extension)

Gross Salary: NPR 40,000–45,000 per month

Reports to: Coordinator

1. Project Implementation & Coordination

• Oversee the implementation of SSLI-V activities in Makwanpur as well as JSCP activities in Jumla in coordination with the JSCP Coordinator.
• Coordinate with local governments, stakeholders, NGOs, and community partners to strengthen project impact.
• Conduct regular field visits and organize trainings, and community-level events.

2. Team Supervision & Capacity Building

• Supervise field staff, social mobilizers, and helpers.
• Monitor, support, and guide field teams to ensure high-quality implementation of project activities.

3. Planning, Monitoring & Reporting

• Prepare and submit quarterly and annual plans and progress reports.
• Document case studies and success stories in coordination with the Communication Officer.
• Maintain accurate project data, validate achievements, and provide timely and correct updates.

4. Administration & Resource Management

• Manage field office administrative tasks, including record-keeping, payments, contracts, and logistics.
• Ensure the safety and protection of staff and children by following SDA’s safeguarding and protection policies.
• Safeguard SDA property, including the SDA Literacy Home and the SDA Agriculture Land.

5. Additional Duties

• Support the head office monitoring and evaluation team, and contribute to proposal writing and report drafting as needed.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by the Coordinator or Executive Committee.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with more than 2 years of experience in the development sector

OR

• Master’s degree in a related field with more than 1 years of experience in the development sector
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork abilities.

Additional Notes:

• Women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from marginalized and excluded communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• SDA prefers candidates with a strong commitment to community development and experience working with marginalized groups.
• All applicants will undergo a rigorous background check and must submit at least two (2) references.
• Applicants must be willing to undergo criminal and anti-terrorism background checks in accordance with SDA’s safeguarding policies.
• SDA has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, harassment, abuse of authority, and corruption.
• SDA promotes equal opportunity employment and is committed to a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are required to submit their cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV), and any other relevant documents to hr@sdanepal.org by 5:00 PM, September 2nd, 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide an updated police clearance report.

Please answer the following questions and submit your responses along with the application documents. Applications without responses to these questions won’t be accepted.

1. Have you ever been involved in any incidents of sexual harassment or sexual exploitation and abuse?
2. Have you ever been imposed disciplinary measures, including dismissal or separation from service, on the grounds of misconduct including embezzlement?
3. Have you ever been arrested, indicted, or summoned to court as a defendant in a criminal proceeding, or convicted, fined, or imprisoned for the violation of any law (excluding minor traffic violations)?
4. Have you ever separated from service on the ground of unsatisfactory performance from any NGOs, INGOs or Organization?
5. What do you know about safeguarding?
6. Have you ever received any safeguarding training?

Note: SDA adopts a fair, transparent, and competency-based selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any attempt at unfairly influencing the selection process will result in the candidate’s disqualification.