1. Programme Officer / 2. Rescue and Reintegration Officer

Vacancy Announcement

The Esther Benjamin Memorial Foundation (EBMF) is a non-governmental social organisation established in 2007 with a vision to enable every child to exercise their rights for their well-being. Since its establishment, the organisation has been rescuing and reintegrating children with their families from various challenging circumstances. EBMF is seeking to recruit competent, committed, self-motivated and enthusiastic Nepali candidate for the following two positions:

1) Position: Programme Officer

Location: Makwanpur District

No. Of Position: 1

Contract period: 10 months - possibility of extension.

Reports to: District Programme Manager, Hetauda Office

Key Responsibilities

• Implement district-level activities related to anti-human trafficking, youth transit support, and anti-child labour programs.
• Coordinate with local governments, police, labour offices, schools, and community structures.
• Facilitate identification, referral, and follow-up of children and youth at risk.
• Support youth transit monitoring and protection mechanisms in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure safe referral and linkage to appropriate services.
• Lead district-level advocacy and awareness campaigns on child labour and human trafficking.
• Support integration of child protection and trafficking issues into local government plans and budgets.
• Represent EBMF in district-level coordination forums, networks, and task forces.
• Strengthen partnerships with CSOs, youth groups, and community-based organizations.
• Maintain accurate records, case documentation, and activity reports.
• Contribute to donor and internal reporting with timely and quality data.
• Support monitoring visits and learning documentation.
• Ensure compliance with EBMF’s Child Safeguarding, PSEA, and Code of Conduct policies.
• Promote child- and survivor-centered, gender-sensitive, and rights-based approaches.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Development Studies, Law, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in child protection, anti-human trafficking, youth development, or labour-related programmes.
• Strong understanding of local governance systems and child protection mechanisms.
• Experience working with local governments and district-level stakeholders.
• Good communication, facilitation, and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the district.

2) Position: Rescue and Reintegration Officer 

Location: Lalitpur District

No. Of Position: 1

Contract period: 10 months - possibility of extension.

Reports to:  Programme Manager, Lalitpur Office

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support rescue operations in collaboration with government authorities and relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct intake, assessment, and case planning for rescued children and youth.
• Maintain confidential and accurate case files in line with EBMF policies and donor requirements.
• Facilitate family tracing, family assessment, and reintegration planning.
• Coordinate education, vocational training, psychosocial support, and livelihood support for survivors.
• Conduct regular follow-up visits to monitor reintegration outcomes and well-being
• Liaise with Police, National Child Rights Council, Child Rights Committees, Child Welfare Officers, local governments, shelters, and service providers.
• Represent EBMF in case conferences, coordination meetings, and legal or administrative processes when required.
• Prepare timely case reports, success stories, and progress updates.
• Support donor reporting by providing accurate rescue and reintegration data.
• Ensure documentation complies with child safeguarding and data protection standards.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Law, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in child protection, anti-human trafficking, or social work.
• Strong understanding of national child protection and anti-trafficking laws and mechanisms.
• Experience in case management and coordination with government stakeholders.
• Good documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel to field locations as required.

Safeguarding and Ethical Practice

• Uphold EBMF’s Child Safeguarding, PSEA, and Code of Conduct policies.
• Ensure survivor-centered, rights-based, and gender-sensitive approaches in all interventions.

Working Hours

The standard working hours are 40 hours per week, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, because this is a child-based organization, the post holder may be engaged during out-of-working hours or weekends as per the situation created.

To apply: If you are interested in any one of the above positions, please submit a current CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and including your salary expectations to info@ebmfnepal.org by 17:00 hrs., January 28, 2026. Please clearly mention in the subject the position you are applying for. 

Applicants must disclose any personal relationships with the organization or potential conflicts of interest. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please refrain from making phone calls before the interview, as doing so will result in automatic disqualification from the selection process.