CECI Nepal invites applications for various positions

 ABOUT CECI

The Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI), founded in 1958 in Canada, promotes global sustainable development, focusing on poverty reduction and gender equality by empowering women, girls, and vulnerable communities through leadership, economic inclusion, good governance, and climate resilience. Through its economic, social development, and humanitarian initiatives, CECI works in 17 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, and has been active in Nepal since 1987. Our priorities are (1) Women and Girls' Rights: equal opportunities, (2) Women’s Economic Empowerment: skills for employment and entrepreneurship, (3) Climate Change Adaptation: environmental resilience, and (4) Inclusive Governance & Peacebuilding: participatory governance in fragile contexts. CECI partners to drive transformative, gender-inclusive approaches and scale best practices, focusing on research, innovation, and international cooperation to foster sustainable solutions to global challenges. Learn more at www.ceci.org   

PROJECT OVERVIEW

CECI is launching a 36-month regional initiative in Nepal and the Philippines, titled "Strengthening Civil Society for Inclusive Democracy and Human Rights" or the SAMA-SAMA project, funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). This initiative will be implemented in 12 local governments (LGs) in the Madhesh and Lumbini provinces. Therefore, we seek qualified professionals to join our project team to enhance the capacity of civil society and promote civic engagement and democratic participation among women and marginalized groups (WMGs), aligning with inclusive governance, human rights, and gender equality interventions.

VACANCIES

(1) Gender Equality and Human Rights (GEHR) Specialist

1 position/ full-time/ based in Kathmandu with frequent travel to the project areas

The Gender Equality and Human Rights (GEHR) Specialist supports GESI mainstreaming for the project. The GEHR Specialist will develop and ensure the effective integration of the country-level project’s strategy for gender equality and human rights. This strategy is based on the Project Implementation Plan (PIP), the GEHR Strategy, and the Gender-Based Analysis from an intersectional perspective (GBA+). The specialist will provide technical support to project teams, consultants, and partners, engaging in capacity building, policy reviews, and promoting inclusive practices across project portfolios and partnerships to ensure that project activities reflect and promote the principles of gender equality and human rights. Additionally, the specialist contributes to developing impactful knowledge products through a gender and inclusion lens.

Here is the job description for the GEHR Specialist role.

If you are interested in the position and possess the right skills and attributes, please follow the application process and submit a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), the names of three professional referees, and a cover letter written in English to cecinepal@ceci.ca by 5:00 PM on Friday, June 27, 2025.

(2) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Specialist

1 position/ full-time/ based in Kathmandu with frequent travel to the project areas

CECI Nepal seeks an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Specialist to support the project's monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning efforts. The MEAL Specialist will assist the project and partners by developing and implementing a robust MEAL system that aligns with project goals, ensures continuous improvement, and carries out data collection, analysis, reporting, and evaluation to gauge the project’s effectiveness. The Specialist will also maintain data integrity, ensure compliance with donor and CECI reporting requirements, and integrate accountability mechanisms, while facilitating learning processes, promoting evidence-based decision-making, and upholding ethical standards in monitoring and evaluation.

Here is the job description for the MEAL Specialist role.

If you are interested in the position and possess the right skills and attributes, please follow the application process and submit a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), the names of three professional referees, and a cover letter written in English to cecinepal@ceci.ca by 5:00 PM on Friday, June 27, 2025.

(3) Driver |  (सवारी चालक)

1 position/ full-time/ based in Kathmandu with frequent travel to the project areas

CECI Nepal is looking for a skilled Driver to manage its vehicle and ensure its upkeep. This role involves daily vehicle cleaning, monitoring regular maintenance and servicing, handling vehicle taxes, assisting the front desk with necessary services, and undertaking extensive driving to remote project sites while also executing assigned administrative and logistics tasks.

सेसी नेपाल लाई एक अनुभवी सवारी चालकको आवश्यकता परेको हुँदा इच्छुक योग्य नेपाली नागरिकबाट दरखास्त आह्वान गरिन्छ। चालकले सवारी साधनलाई दैनिक सफा राख्ने, नियमित मर्मत र सर्भिसिङ सुनिश्चित गर्ने, सवारी साधनको कर तिर्ने, फ्रन्ट डेस्कलाई आवश्यक सेवाहरू प्रदान गर्ने, र तोकिएको प्रशासनिक तथा लजिस्टिक सहयोग प्रदान गर्ने जिम्मेवारी लिनुपर्नेछ।

The job description for the Driver is in the link below.

सवारी चालक पदको कार्य विवरण

If you are interested in the position and possess the right skills and attributes, please follow the process (below in Nepali) and submit your application to cecinepal@ceci.ca by 5:00 PM on Monday, June 23, 2025.

व्यक्तिगत विवरण (बायोडाटा) सहितको आवेदन, नेपाली नागरिकताको प्रमाणपत्र, चालक अनुमतिपत्रको प्रतिलिपि, हालसालै खिचिएको पासपोर्ट साइजको एक प्रति फोटो र सम्पर्क नम्बर (अनिवार्य) सहित कार्यालयको इमेल ठेगाना cecinepal@ceci.ca  मा ९ असार २०८२, सोमवार बेलुका ५ बजे भित्र आवेदन पेश गर्नुपर्नेछ।

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please be assured that all applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and discretion throughout the review process.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited to participate in the further selection process.

CECI reserves the right to reject any or all applicants without providing a reason.

Any undue influence at any stage of the process will automatically disqualify a candidate.

CECI's initiatives aim to address inequalities and foster sustainable development worldwide. The work ethic of our staff, volunteers, consultants, representatives, and partners must align with the organization’s values and mission.

CECI highly encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and other marginalized groups.

CECI conducts comprehensive background and reference checks, emphasizing protection and safeguarding. Candidates must provide contact details of three references, who will only be contacted with explicit consent.

CECI reserves the right to select or decline candidates for this vacancy and to modify or cancel the recruitment process at any time.