Project Associate

Vacancy Announcement: Project Associate

Duty Station: Kathmandu (with frequent field visits to project areas)

Application Deadline: 19th July 2025

Type of Employment: Full-time

About Bighnaharta Nepal:

Bighnaharta Nepal is a Kathmandu-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to transformative, community-driven development. We work to empower marginalized communities, strengthen resilience, and promote sustainable solutions across Nepal. Our key working areas are Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Action, Land Restoration, Livelihood upliftment, and Alternative energy, among others 

Position Summary:

Bighnaharta Nepal is seeking a dynamic, motivated, and skilled Project Associate to support our growing portfolio of community-based development and humanitarian projects. The role is based in Kathmandu, with regular field visits to project sites.

Eligibility Criteria (Required and Preferred):

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Crisis Management, or other related disciplines.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in an NGO or development project implementation and coordination.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Nepali (spoken and written).
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and basic digital documentation tools.
• Basic understanding of project cycle management, grant compliance, monitoring & evaluation (M&E), and report writing.
• Ability to travel frequently to remote project locations, sometimes on short notice and in challenging conditions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to community engagement and inclusion.
• Good time management skills and the ability to multitask under pressure.
• Knowledge and sensitivity towards gender, inclusion, and marginalized groups.

Preferred:

• Experience working with grassroots communities, local government institutions, or youth-led initiatives.
• Familiarity with emergency response, disaster risk reduction, or climate resilience projects.
• Basic understanding of budget tracking, procurement processes, or logistical coordination.
• Prior experience in writing case studies, newsletters, or managing project visibility and communications.
• Awareness of SDGs, global development frameworks, and humanitarian principles.
• Enthusiastic learner with a problem-solving attitude and teamwork spirit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of day-to-day project operations in alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements.
• Conduct regular field visits for community consultations, data collection, baseline/endline assessments, and to monitor project progress and challenges on the ground.
• Assist in the design and implementation of project activities that are community-centered, inclusive, and contextually relevant.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and timely documentation, including progress reports, meeting minutes, case studies, success stories, and visual documentation.
• Contribute to the development of project proposals, concept notes, budgets, and activity plans, in coordination with program and fundraising teams.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for organizing workshops, trainings, field missions, and community outreach programs.
• Work closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team to track project indicators, verify field data, and generate meaningful insights for adaptive management.
• Support internal learning processes by capturing lessons learned, good practices, and innovative approaches from the field.
• Engage effectively with beneficiary communities, local governments, civil society organizations, and partner agencies to foster strong working relationships and ensure community participation and ownership.
• Assist in maintaining donor compliance, including collecting supporting documents, managing checklists, and coordinating with finance teams for timely reporting.
• Coordinate internal team meetings and contribute to team learning, knowledge-sharing, and peer support across departments.
• Maintain up-to-date project databases, contact lists, and other administrative records required for smooth project implementation.
• Represent Bighnaharta Nepal professionally in community events, local government meetings, and inter-agency coordination forums as assigned.
• Promote values of equity, inclusion, transparency, and accountability across all activities and interactions.

We Offer:

• Competitive Salary Package
• A learning-friendly and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to high-impact community development.
• Field exposure and capacity-building support.
• International exposure and global partnerships

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to send a CV and a Cover Letter to admin@bighnaharta.org with the subject line: Application for Project Associate – [Your Name].

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.