Field officer

Date of Publication: 22 July, 2025

Vacancy Announcement

Village Development and Save the Environment Forum (VDSEF) Nepal is a non-profit organization working in Kalikot district for more than 31 years in the fields of child rights, health and nutrition, climate change, poverty reduction, and protecting and promoting the economic, social, and Cultural rights of marginalized and disadvantaged communities. VDSEF Nepal aims has aim to promote peace, stability, and sustainable development in Kalikot district. VDSEF Nepal has previous working experience collaborating with different civil society organizations (CSOs) and government authorities to improve child rights, health and nutrition, climate change, livelihoods, and human rights in marginalized and vulnerable communities, such as women, including single mothers, youths, children, friendly and elderly persons, Dalits, and ethnic minorities. SAHAYATRA-III Project is been implementing Tilagupha municipality and Subhakalika rural municipality in partnership of Save the Children SAHAYATRA-III Project, the project envisions securing rural vulnerable children’s rights to education, protection, resilience, and sexual and reproductive health, leaving no child behind's Nepal is actively engaged in programs focusing on education, Child rights Governance (CRG)and Child Protection (CP) sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and climate change in Kalikot district. VDSEF Nepal is currently inviting applications from qualified Nepali citizens committed to delivering results for the following positions:

We are seeking qualified and committed Nepali citizens for the following position:

Position: Field officer (Child rights Governance and Child Protection)-1 (One)

• Duty station: Project Office, Subhakalika Rural Municipality, Kalikot District
• Report to: Project Coordinator- CRG&CP 
• Salary and Benefits: As per the organization's norms commensurate with the project agreement

Summary:

The Field Officer- CRG & CP will support the implementation of the Sahayatra III project in Subhakalika RM and Tilagufa Municipality of Kalikot. The role focuses on promoting child rights, child protection, inclusive participation, and child-led advocacy, particularly among marginalized children. The officer will coordinate with local government, child clubs, and community stakeholders to strengthen child protection systems and support child-led campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate community consultations, child club formation, and inclusion of marginalized children.
• Plan and implement CRG & CP activities such as training, campaigns, and advocacy.
• Strengthen child protection systems and referral mechanisms at local level.
• Support and guide child champions and clubs for child-led campaigns against early marriage and violence.
• Coordinate with local government, stakeholders, and community structures.
• Monitor field activities, collect data, document best practices, and prepare reports.
• Build capacity of child clubs and WCRC on child rights, protection, and advocacy tools.
• Promote meaningful child participation and ensure safeguarding principles in all activities.

JD Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Oj5KB6EWbFUm7UPWx970e3XCmdiWra0D/view?usp=sharing

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree Law, social science, education and related subject with at least 3 years working experience in CRG&CP.

OR

• Intermediate degree Law, social science, education and related subject with at least 5 years working experience in CRG&CP

Safeguarding obligation:

We need to keep children, adult at risk and community safe. The position holder is responsible to ensure that the position holder conduct is in line with the VDSEF and SCI Safeguarding policies. Hence our selection process includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children, adult at risk and community from abuse, exploitation, and harassment.

Safeguarding our Staff:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the VDSEF and SCI anti-Harassment policy.

Application Process:

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their updated CV and application, along with two references, via email to vacancy.vdsef@gmail.com or in person at the VDSEF-Nepal Head Office, Khadachakra-1, Manma, Kalikot. The deadline for submission is 5:00 PM, July 28, 2025.

Candidates from marginalized and disadvantaged communities, as well as local residents, are highly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to those with relevant field experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment, and telephone inquiries will not be entertained.