Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Date of Publication: 10th September, 2026

Application Deadline: 17th September, 2026

Position Title: Project Coordinator

Project Name: Supporting Active Measures – Advancing Voices, Equality, Solidarity and Harmony (SAMAVESH)

Duty Station: NFDN Federal Office, Kathmandu with regular travel to project areas as required

Project areas: Bagmati and Karnali province 

Employment Type: Full-time (100%)

Number of Position: 1

Background

The National Federation of the Disabled -Nepal (NFDN) is a national umbrella organization representing Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and advocating for the rights, dignity, and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in governance and development processes across Nepal. NFDN partners with federal, provincial, and local governments, civil society, and development actors to strengthen disability-inclusive policies, accountability systems, and institutional capacities. NFDN is seeking highly qualified, experienced, and motivated professionals for the positions

Position Purpose

“SAMAVESH: Supporting Active Measures Advancing Voices, Equality, Solidarity and Harmony” is the project funded by the European Union and implemented in Bagmati and Karnali Provinces of Nepal by CBM Ireland together with CBM Global Nepal, the National Federation of the Disabled -Nepal (NFDN), and the Federation of Women with Disabilities Nepal (FWDN). The project aims to increase the meaningful political participation of persons with disabilities — particularly youths, women, and individuals from minority and indigenous groups — in Nepal's democratic and decision-making processes. The project works with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), the Election Commission of Nepal (ECN), political parties, parliamentary committees, government agencies, civil society organizations, and media actors, using approaches including Disability-Led Election Observation, Citizen-Generated Data, leadership development for women and youth, institutional capacity-building, and Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) for grassroots OPDs. NFDN, as a national OPD network leading capacity-building, policy engagement, and advocacy activities under the project, is seeking to recruit a Project Coordinator to lead the day-to-day implementation of NFDN's activities under this project.

The position will work and coordinate consortium teams FWDN and CBM Global, oversee project implementation and partnerships, monitor the use of resources and achievement of results, ensure compliance and accountability and coordinate with government authorities, humanitarian actors, development partners, and other relevant stakeholders. The position will report to the Admin Manager, Program Manager of NFDN and CBM Global Nepal, based in federal office Kathmandu

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Coordination

• Lead the implementation of NFDN's project activities in line with the approved Project Design, Log Frame, Budget, Activity Plan, and Reporting Plan.
• Coordinate stakeholder relationships with OPDs, government bodies, the Election Commission of Nepal, political parties, civil society organizations, and media actors engaged in the project.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to partner OPDs on project activities, advocacy, and capacity-building initiatives.
• Support annual planning processes and quarterly review meetings with NFDN, CBM Global and FWDN.
• Represent NFDN in the other forums.

Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare and consolidate NFDN's narrative reports Nepal within agreed timelines.
• Track activity progress against the work plan and support the project's Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) framework, including citizen-generated data approaches.
• Support collection of provincial-level data and consolidate inputs from NFDN Provincial Managers for quarterly progress reporting.
• Document lessons learned, case studies, and good practices for internal learning and donor visibility requirements.

Financial and Administrative Coordination

• Liaise with the Finance team to ensure activities are implemented within approved budget lines.
• Support administrative arrangements for project events, workshops, training, and field visits.
• Contribute to the review of expenditure and budget utilization as part of quarterly project reviews.
• Support monitoring of sub-grant implementation by selected OPDs, in line with project 

Safeguarding, Compliance and Visibility

• Ensure project implementation complies with NFDN and CBM Global policies, including safeguarding, fraud and corruption prevention, and feedback and complaints mechanisms.
• Ensure appropriate visibility of the European Union and project partners in accordance with donor visibility requirements.
• Perform other duties reasonably related to the project as assigned by the NFDN Admin and Programm Chief.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• At least Bachelor's degree in social sciences, development studies, disability studies, human rights, public administration, or a related field (Master's degree an advantage).
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in project coordination or management, preferably in disability rights, governance, human rights, or inclusive development programm. Persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply and given priority.
• Demonstrated experience working with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), civil society networks, or government stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of the UNCRPD, disability rights, and Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles.
• Experience in project planning, monitoring and evaluation, and narrative and financial reporting, ideally on donor-funded projects.
• Strong coordination, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent written and spoken Nepali and English.
• Proficiency in MS Office and comfort with digital reporting/data collection tools.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly in the field.
• Persons with disabilities and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Competencies

• Commitment to disability rights, inclusion, and NFDN's mission and values.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-partner project structure.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including political leaders, government officials, and grassroots OPDs.

Duration and Conditions

This is a full-time position based in Kathmandu, with regular travel to the project districts in Bagmati and Karnali Provinces. The position will be offered on a yearly contract basis, renewable subject to satisfactory performance, and will continue for the duration of the project.

Application Procedure

Before You Apply

Applicants are requested to prepare the following documents:

• A motivation letter, including expected salary.
• An updated CV.
• Contact details of two referees, including one current or most recent line manager.
• Telephone numbers and email addresses of the referees.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their motivation letter and updated CV, including details of two referees, by email with Subject line “Project Coordinator – SAMAVESH” 

Email: vacancy@nfdn.org.np

Deadline: September 17, 2026

Please visit our website at https://www.nfdn.org.np/ for organizational details.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process. Canvassing at any stage of processes shall lead to automatic disqualification. Qualified female, persons with disabilities, and members of disadvantaged and marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates applying for this position must be comply with NFDN’s Financial Management Policies, Child Protection Policy, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Policy, Safeguarding Policy, Code of Co nduct, Anti-Corruption Policy, and other relevant organizational policies and procedures.

NFDN reserves the right to cancel, postpone or modify the whole recruitment process and reject any application without giving any reasons whatsoever.