Program Officer (PO)
Details / requirements:
Vacancy Announcement for Program Officer
Published Date: 17 July 2026
Multipurpose Development Society (MPDS) is a Nepali non-governmental, not-for-profit, social development organization, committed to driving positive change and empowerment in Nepal’s rural communities. The organization's vision is to envision a healthy, beautiful, peaceful, disciplined, self-reliant, exemplary, and dynamic society with gender equality. MPDS has been working for the past 28 years across Sudurpashchim, Karnali, Lumbini, and Gandaki Provinces to promote sustainable development, empower communities, and improve access to essential services.
In partnership with ActionAid Nepal, Multipurpose Development Society (MPDS) is implementing the Local Rights Program (LRP) in Parshuram Municipality of Dadeldhura from May 2025. MPDS has announced a vacancy for the following position to ensure effective program implementation seeking highly qualified and motivated Nepali citizen.
| Position | Program Officer (PO) |
| Required Number | 1 (One) |
| Duty Station | Field Office, Parshuram Municipality, Dadeldhura |
| Minimum Required Qualification | Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field. |
| Knowledge, Skills, Work Experience, and Commitment |
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| Required Documents | Application, Updated CV and Citizenship |
| Remuneration (In Gross) | NPR 44,578.00 (Forty-four Thousand Five hundred seventy-eight only) |
For more details and the Job Description, visit the link below.
JD Link: Program Officer
Process to Apply:
Interested and eligible candidates are requested to apply along with a cover letter and CV mentioning at least 2 references at vacancy.mpds2020@gmail.com before 23 July 2026. Women, Dalits, Minorities (ethnic, sexual, & gender), and Janajati are strongly encouraged to apply!
MPDS recognizes that it has the responsibility to respect and promote gender equality and the safety and protection of all. MPDS has ZERO-tolerance policies regarding abuse, embezzlement, corruption, exploitation and data protection. MPDS reserves the right to conduct a background check of the potential candidates. All staff and consultants associated with MPDS should sign and agree to the statement of commitment and the code of conduct. Failure/Denial to sign the Code of Conduct will result in the candidate not being appointed to the role and is committed to promoting the welfare of children and older people with whom MPDS is involved.
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the written and interview assessments.
नोट: आवदेकले आवदेन पेश गर्दा माथि उल्लेखित मापदण्ड अनुसार अनिवार्य रुपमा पेश गर्नुपर्नेछ । रीतपुर्वक र दिईएको ईमेलमा आवेदन पेश नभएमा स्वत रद्ध हुनेछ । स्थानिय आवेदकलाई विषेश प्राथमिकता दिईनेछ ।
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Staff Recruitment Committee
Multipurpose Development Society (MPDS), Central Office, Dadeldhura
Overview
| Category | Social Science, Development Project, Development studies, Management |
| Openings | 1 |
| Position Type | Contract |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Education | Bachelor's degree in social science, Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Bachelor's degree in a related field |
| Posted Date | 17 Jul, 2026 |
| Apply Before | 23 Jul, 2026 |
| City | Dadeldhura |