1. District Project Coordinator / 2. District Accountant

Vacancy Announcement

Feminist Dalit Organization (FEDO) is a pioneer organization in Nepal to advocate Dalit’s rights and women’s rights simultaneously. FEDO envisions just and equitable society, and puts Dalit women at the core of its all initiatives. Its actions are dedicated to economic empowerment, human rights and access to justice, leadership development, inclusive governance and social justice, and gender responsive humanitarian assistance for Dalits, women and the most vulnerable population in Nepal. Its organizational presence is expanded to 77 districts and all seven provinces of Nepal. FEDO has also been working with national and international networks and platforms of women and Dalits. Now, FEDO has been implementing the Project in partnership of Bread for the World (BfTW) named “Strengthening Governance for Development and Social Justice of Dalit Women” – Continuation at Doti, Dhanusha and Kaski District.

In this connection, we are currently seeking qualified, competent, creative, committed and highly motivated candidates for the following positions to support in Strengthening Governance for Development and Social Justice of Dalit Women” – Continuation Project activities at the local Level. Therefore, FEDO would like invite applications from eligible Nepali citizens for the following 2 positions in Kaski and Dhanusha Districts.

1. District Project Coordinator – 1 - Kaski District

Basic Job Information:

Employment Type: Full Time

Duty Station: Kaski

Offered Salary: Negotiable

Overall Purpose of the Position:

The District Project Coordinator shall be responsible for overall leadership and management of programs and administration of project in the project District. S/he shall lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of all activities of the project and organization at district level. S/he shall ensure all quality assurance of project activity implementation and reporting.

The position will be based in FEDO's Kaski district chapter, with 10 percent travel outside working district.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:

The major responsibility of District Project Coordinator is to coordinate with government, formal and informal justice actors and other like-minded organizations and individuals to implement the project activities in respective districts towards achieving the results. The following are the other task of position;

• Support planning and implementation of project activities related to mobilize community people especially Dalit women and people from other excluded groups and strengthen their capacity to promote and protect the human rights of Dalit women at the local level in project district.
• Coordinate with local and provincial government, human rights institutions, justice actors, political parties and civil society organizations accountable and responsive to increase the access to social justice and socio-economic rights for Dalit women.
• Prepare budget plan and track expenditures/transactions in the coordination and consultation with Project Manager and Executive Director.
• Supervise Project assistants and provide them technical guidance to mobilize Dalit women groups, Dalit women frontline leaders as well as community people.
• Support to establish justice support mechanism through groups and frontline leaders at the local level and function it to handle and manage the cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and caste-based discrimination and untouchability (CBDU) in terms of increasing the access to justice of Dalit women
• Schedule and organize meetings/ events, prepare paperwork and other required task in advocacy efforts for strengthening the human rights of Dalit women
• Keep updated cases of violence and discrimination, and prepare evidence-based report

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed Bachelor's degree in social sciences, management, development studies (or equivalent) with at least three (3) years working experience in senior management position of non-profit organization.
• The working experience in Dalit and marginalized women led or women rights organizations will be added value.

Knowledge and skills needed:

• Experience in human rights, advocacy and dealing with advocacy forums/networking for promoting and protecting the human rights of Dalit women and other excluded groups
• At least three years’ experience in implementation and providing skillful knowledge on law and policies, strengthening capacities of frontline leaders and advocates
• Experience in conducting trainings for community legal empowerment, women rights and advocacy campaigns
• Good understanding of the human right situation, socio-economic, legal and political context of Nepal, Dalit women movement and current debates and issues
• Competent in computer skills, esp. Microsoft Office Package
• Fluent spoken and written in Nepali and English
• Documentation skills in English and Nepali is a must

2. District Accountant – 1- Dhanusha District

Basic Job Information

Employment Type: Full Time

Duty Station: Dhanusha District

Offered Salary: Negotiable

Overall Purpose of the Position:

The District Accountant shall be responsible for overall financial leadership and management of project at district level. S/he shall lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of financial and procurement transaction of projects. S/he shall ensure all financial policy and donor compliances, quality assurance of project implementation and reporting.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Provide administrative, financial, procurement and logistic support for the implementation of the district project in the collaboration of admin and finance Manager of FEDO central office.
• Prepare and ensure accuracy and quality of financial report of project at district.
• Collect timely financial documents, compile them, prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports and submit to FEDO central office within the deadline.
• Prepare quarterly budget forecast for the project and timely submit the fund request to central office for the smooth operation of the project activities.
• Develop and maintain relationship with local Partners, Banks, Vendors, Line agencies, Communities, project staff and other central office staffs and central and district committee members to facilitate good financial management processes.
• Ensure all district Project staffs are fully oriented to requirements for financial documentation and settlement and carry out checks, including through field monitoring visits that the correct financial standards and procedures are followed across the organization
• Manage assets register, carrying out physical verification of assets according to Financial and Administration Regulations and ensure accuracy of non-recurring items stock book.
• Prepare and maintain personal file for each staff member and manage leave system and records.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed Bachelor's degree in management with at least Two years working experience in financial and accounting management of non-profit organization or completed Intermediate degree in management with at least Five years working experience in financial and accounting management of non-profit organization.
• The working experience in FAMAS Accounting Software will be added value.

Knowledge and skills needed:

• Understanding of GoN rules and regulations, acts and policies regarding non-profit/social sector associations and good knowledge of non-profit sector financial management
• Knowledge of budget preparation, financial reports, understanding of taxation rules
• Sound Financial communication and interpersonal skill
• Sound knowledge of Computer accounting software, office application software packages

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to send their Updated CV (max 3 pages), and a cover letter (max 1 page) mentioning minimum salary expectation by 26 December 2025 via e-mail to dms.fedo@gmail.com. Please indicate the position that you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Kaski and Dhanusha district's Dalit, Women and Youth candidates are highly encouraged to apply. The priority will be given to the respective district-based candidates for the positions. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test and interview. Telephone enquiry will not be entertained. FEDO reserves to right to select and inform an appropriate candidate.

For further information about FEDO, please visit our website: www.fedonepal.org

Feminist Dalit Organization (FEDO)

Head Office: G.P.O Box: 4366(Kathmandu),

Kupondole, Lalitpur, Nepal