Coalition Programme Consultant (CPC)

बालिका दुलही होइनन्, नेपाल

Coalition Programme Consultant (CPC)

Introduction to Girls Not Brides and the Nepal Coalition

Girls Not Brides is a global partnership working to end child marriage and ensure every girl can shape her own future. Since 2011, we have brought together more than 1,400 organisations in nearly 100 countries, united by one goal: to end child, early and forced marriages and unions everywhere. We envision a world without child marriage, where girls in all their diversity decide if, when and whom to marry, and where their rights and futures are fully realised. In 2025, one in five girls were married before the age of 18; by 2030, our ambition is to help reduce this to one in seven.

Nepal Coalition 

The Nepal coalition brings together 42 civil society organisations and partners working to end child marriage and advance the rights of girls in the national context. It provides a platform for coordinated advocacy, collective action, learning and partnership to influence policy, strengthen accountability and drive sustainable change.

Introduction to the Role

Role purpose

• The Coalition Programme Consultant (CPC) provides strategic and operational leadership to advance the coalition's influencing agenda, strengthen collective action, and accelerate progress towards ending child marriage.
• Working with coalition governance structures, member organisations and key partners, the CPC translates shared priorities into coordinated programmes, measurable results and sustained policy and social change.
• The CPC also strengthens coalition governance, member engagement, partnerships, sustainability and organisational capacity, while ensuring effective programme design, delivery, accountability and learning.
• The position is hosted by the coalition's designated grant-holding organisation and serves the coalition as a whole.

4. Role logistics

• Job location/Organization: [This individual will work as a consultant while the Nepal coalition identifies the grant-holding organization. Once the organization is selected through the grant process, the role can transition to Coalition Program Manager.]
• Duration: The consultancy will run from August to December 2026, while the Nepal coalition finalizes the grant-holding organization through the grant selection process. Once the organization is selected, the grant agreement will be signed with that organization. Following a review of performance during the consultancy period, the consultant may transition into the role of Coalition Program Manager and continue leading the implementation of the grant from 2027 onwards, subject to satisfactory performance, Nepal coalition and Girls Not Brides approval. The successful candidate must have the right to work in Nepal at the time of application and for the full duration of the contract.
• Salary range: We offer a competitive salary package benchmarked against the market, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

5. Key responsibilities

The Coalition Programme Consultant (CPC) provides strategic leadership, coordination and programme management to advance the coalition's influencing agenda, deliver coalition-led programmes supported by Girls Not Brides, and strengthen long-term effectiveness and sustainability.

Strategic influencing, partnerships and stakeholder engagement

Lead and coordinate the coalition's influencing agenda, helping members focus on the highest-impact opportunities to end child marriage and achieve agreed objectives. Responsibilities include:

• Develop, refine and implement the coalition's influencing strategy and priorities.
• Identify policy, legislative, financing and advocacy opportunities, while monitoring relevant risks.
• Mobilise members around shared priorities and coordinated action.
• Build relationships with government institutions, development partners, donors, civil society organisations and other key stakeholders.
• Represent the coalition, with coalition leadership, in relevant policy, advocacy and partnership spaces.
• Position the coalition as a credible national platform for ending child marriage and support resource mobilisation for its long-term independence.

Programme design, delivery and accountability

Lead the design, coordination and implementation of the coalition's Collective Action programme for systemic change and other coalition-led influencing initiatives, working with the Coalition Steering Committee, members and grant-holding organisation. Responsibilities include:

• Develop programme designs, concept notes, workplans, budgets and implementation plans informed by evidence, learning and context analysis.
• Coordinate implementation across coalition members and partners, ensuring alignment with objectives and intended results.
• Oversee grant delivery, compliance, reporting, risk management and accountability requirements.
• Track progress, analyse evidence and report results to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact.
• Facilitate learning, reflection and adaptive management, documenting and sharing good practice within the coalition, with Girls Not Brides and across peer coalitions.
• Support due diligence, contracting and sub-grant management processes where required.
• Promote safeguarding compliance and ensure risks or concerns are identified, reported and managed in line with organisational requirements.
• Coordinate reporting to the Coalition Steering Committee, members, Girls Not Brides and other relevant stakeholders.

3. Coalition coordination and delivery of collective action

Work with coalition leadership and support functions, including the Secretariat Manager and Coalition Strengthening grantee (Grant 2), to align coordination, programme delivery and influencing priorities. Responsibilities include:

• Ensure alignment between coalition priorities, governance processes and programme implementation.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with the Grant 2 grantee, Secretariat Manager and coalition leadership structures.
• Translate governance decisions into programme plans and influencing activities.
• Mobilise members around influencing priorities and collective action opportunities jointly with the Secretariat Manager.
• Identify and resolve coordination challenges that may affect programme delivery.

4. Coalition strengthening and sustainability

Align coalition-strengthening and sustainability efforts with influencing objectives and programme priorities so capacity investments support collective action and long-term impact. Responsibilities may include:

• Collaborate with the Grant 2 grantee and Secretariat Manager to align coalition-strengthening efforts with agreed influencing objectives.
• Identify strengthening needs and connect the Grant 2 team with relevant Girls Not Brides support.
• Contribute to coalition assessments and implement actions that strengthen influencing and programme delivery.
• Coordinate sustainability, partnership and resource mobilisation efforts with the Grant 2 grantee.

5. Communications

• Coordinate coalition communications teams to develop a shared narrative and aligned public positioning.
• Manage press releases, opinion pieces, social media and media engagement to advance coalition visibility and influence.
• Ensure consistent messaging across member organisations and public communications.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential experience

• Experience working on gender equality, child rights or adolescent issues. 
• Significant experience (8-10 years) managing development or influencing / advocacy programmes. 
• Minimum 6 years of proven experience in coordination of civil society organisations, coalitions, or advocacy networks.
• Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded programmes including MEAL and donor reporting, managing programme budgets and financial oversight. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of political, legislative, and social advocacy strategies in the coalition country or comparable context.
• Strong project management and planning skills. 
• Excellent facilitation and relationship management skills. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Nepali. 
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple stakeholders.

Desirable experience

• Fundraising and proposal development experience. 
• Experience working with national coalitions. 
• Knowledge of safeguarding and grant compliance. 
• Experience in impact-focused communications.

Safeguarding

Girls Not Brides and Nepal Coalition (currently the host organization is in Yuwalaya) are committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk with whom staff and representatives work and engage. Any employment under this arrangement may be subject to satisfactory completion of background and criminal record checks, including applicable national requirements. The post-holder must comply with organisational policies on the protection of children, adolescents, LGBTQI+ individuals, indigenous peoples and other vulnerable populations, and on the prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation.

Diversity and Inclusion

Girls Not Brides and Nepal Coalition (currently the host organization is in Yuwalaya) are equal opportunity employers. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to building teams that represent a range of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the stronger and more effective our work will be.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for this role. Applications should be sent to gnbnepal@gmail.com and pcc.yuwalaya@gmail.com and CC to yuwalaya.youth@gmail.com by 3rd August 2026 till 5 PM.