Meteorological Trainee

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In a disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action - helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Mercy Corps has been operating in Nepal since 2005, implementing programs in food security, agriculture, market development, financial services, youth engagement, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. We take a systems-based approach in our programming, with the aim of improving the lives and potential of vulnerable individuals and communities across Nepal.

Applications are invited from interested, committed and dynamic Nepali nationals for the following positions:

Position: Meteorological Trainee-1

Duty Station- Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), Kathmandu, Nepal

General position Summary: The Meteorological Trainee position is a structured learning opportunity designed to provide practical professional experience to a recent graduate while contributing to DHM’s operational capacity in weather, climate, and Anticipatory Action-related initiatives. The trainee will be embedded within the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) and will support meteorological data processing, analysis, forecasting, and early warning activities under the guidance of Mercy Corps Anticipatory Action Specialist and DHM staff.

Required Qualifications and skills: Fresh graduates who have completed a bachelor's degree or master’s degree in meteorology and Hydrology, or any other relevant field. Candidates should have a strong willingness to learn and grow professionally, knowledge of Python programming for data analysis and basic understanding of meteorological principles, weather systems, and hydro-climatic processes.

For detailed Terms of reference and to apply visit Mercy Corps Nepal Vacancies by COB June 05, 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the interview process.

Mercy Corps promotes workforce diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to female, people with disabilities and people from the marginalized communities.

Mercy Corps reserves the right to close the application before the deadline if a sufficient number of applications have been received and to extend the deadline if needed.