Project Coordinator

Snowland Integrated Development Center (SIDC) is a leading non-profit non-governmental autonomous, social development organization in Nepal which is established in 1993. SIDC has been established by the local educated and qualified residents with strong willingness and commitment possessing extensive experience in different sectors under the democratic pattern by holding the election every two years by the general members for the representative of the executive body. The board comprises 9 executive members with a female chairperson including a minimum of 44% of women representation. SIDC has been registered in the district administration in 1993 under the association and affiliation with the Social Welfare Council and NGO Federation of Nepal.

SIDC with the vision of working with the poor and marginalized people in rural Humla to empower them in the process of meeting their basic needs, improving their basic needs, improving their livelihoods, and building their socio- economic status upgraded. It has always focused on gender equality and social inclusion. It has been a success to maintain a good relationship among the organization and the people of the district to make them empowered in field like economic earnings, infrastructure, social mobilization, education, health and awareness, agriculture and husbandry, forestry, knowledge management and Skill development.

Snowland Integrated Development Center (SIDC) in partnership with One Heart Worldwide  

(OHW) is implementing the project titled "Strengthening Maternal Neonatal Health Services in Partnership with the Local Government" project in Humla District from January, 2025. Thus, SIDC invites application from interested candidates for the following positions.

1. Position: Project Coordinator (Nos-1)

• Line Management Report to: Executive Director/ Chairperson
• Technical Report to: OHW District Coordinator
• Supervision: Admin Finance Officer, Field Officers and Community Mobilizer
• Duty Station:  District Headquarters with 70% field visit.
• Duration of Contract: Fixed term till December 2026 (with the possibility of extension)

Purpose of the Position:

Project Coordinator leads the overall management of OHW supported MNH projects in the district under the guidance of the Executive Director/Chairperson and in coordination with OHW District Coordinator. This position is responsible to provide overall programmatic and financial management in planning, implementing, and monitoring activities of his/her district.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management

• Develop an annual project plan, implement, and monitor the project activities to ensure that the activities are implemented following the DIP and program implementation and financial guidelines. 
• Build sound relationships and coordinate with Health Office (HO) at the district, District Coordination Committee, urban/rural municipality, health facilities at ward level (HF) and 
• Prepare requests of the equipment, supplies and other needs (program and administrative) and forward them to the OHW District Coordinator for further procurement.
• Conduct the District Project Advisory Committee (DPAC) meeting as per the rule set by Social Welfare Council.
• Identify and preempt any serious human resource issues and forward them to the line manager, support the district team for program planning and implementation 
• Provide support and participate to conduct the performance review plan annually or as needed. 
• Ensure appropriate usage of office equipment and supplies. 
• Oversee financial projection, and expenditure tracking and ensure the appropriate financial management as per OHW policy on time and regularly maintain financial reporting to the cluster office. 
• List out the program logistics at district and municipals and ensure that was registered in HO, respective municipals and health facilities and recipient inventory book before distribution to the designated facilities and personnel.
• Develop partnership scope with municipalities in various activities like BC renovation, different training activities, community awareness activities etc.
• Perform other duties, as required.

Technical

• Provide technical support to HO, municipal offices, HFs and program focal persons with a special focus on annual health review, capacity building on data management, data analysis, results-oriented program, planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation methods and principles, and requirements of relevant donors to ensure compliance. 
• Take lead in tracking program progress against program indicators, and online database entry and ensures early identification of any areas needing remedial action.
• Frequent field visits to facilitate the implementation process, routine data collection, monitoring and follow-ups.
• Be proactive to support OHW supported Program and Admin functions
• Assist update, reviewing, and developing technical field visit tools, and M&E tools as necessary to cope with the operating environment and establishment of effective communication systems within the district
• Coordinate the implementation of baseline surveys, and program evaluation and conduct the monitoring and supervision visits at the district, municipal and health facility levels.
• Promote the use of data to inform decision-making and link evidence-based approaches to the achievement of results.
• Support operational research and specialized studies in the district. 
• Solicit and manage local data collection and research teams, as needed.
• Contribute to preparing regular progress reports, technical deliverables, presentations, and annual work plans at the district and municipal levels. 
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports. 
• Receive and analyze the MNH related activities of the municipality and identify potential areas of partnership.
• other relevant stakeholders to maintain the program calendar and achieve program deliverables.
• Receive and analyze the MNH related activities of the municipality and identify potential areas of partnership. 
• Provide technical knowledge on MNH activities if requested by the municipality.

Job Specifications (minimum job requirements):

Academic qualification and work experience: 

• Master’s degree in Public Health with one year of previous experience in a related field or Bachelor’s degree in Public Health with three years of previous experience in a related field

Skills and abilities:

• Understanding of health care delivery systems in the Federal context and activities at different levels especially the municipality and district level.
• Ability to function as a self-starter with limited supervision.
• Knowledge and experience using MS Office packages and statistical packages, email and the internet.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English, Nepali and the local languages.
• Ability to manage a team, good interpersonal skills, and experience working in a multicultural team. 
• Good analytical skills, and experience with program oversight. 
• Knowledge and experience in program management and data management.
• Practical experience in facilitation and negotiation skills with government counterparts/ stakeholders at different levels.

Eligible and interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their current CV, Cover Letter and other earned documents to the email address info@sidcnp.org or at SIDC Office (087-680059,9765800576), Simikot-5, Humla by 20th February 2026 within office hour. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for the further recruitment process. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered in the process. All rights and decisions regarding the recruitment process will be reserved by the Recruitment Committee.  Canvassing at any stage of the recruitment process shall lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate. Telephonic inquiries shall not be entertained. Applicants from marginalized groups, women and local residences are especially encouraged to apply.