Vacancy Announcement for Senior Project Officer-Project Lead

Caritas Nepal is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the poor, disadvantaged, and marginalized individuals, regardless of caste, creed, ethnicity, religion, or nationality. Founded in 1990 by the Catholic Church in response to devastating floods and natural disasters, Caritas Nepal aims to create a peaceful, equitable, and just society that fosters solidarity and respects human dignity. The organization focuses on social justice, community development, disaster risk management, sustainable livelihoods, support for migrants and refugees, anti-trafficking efforts, emergency response, recovery support, and advocacy on social issues.

Job Code: LIFE_SPO

Position: Snr. Project Officer-Project Lead - 1
Location: Jajarkot, Karnali Province, Nepal.
Reporting to: Provincial Manager- Kohalpur

Position Summary:

The Senior Project Officer will facilitate, coordinate, and ensure effective implementation of the LIFE Project in Jajarkot District, focusing on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), and Earthquake Preparedness.

 The position will be stationed with the local implementing partner organization, working closely with Caritas Nepal, partner staff, and local stakeholders. The role emphasizes technical support, and quality assurance, ensuring that activities are implemented effectively, inclusively, and in alignment with Caritas Nepal’s humanitarian principles, donor standards, and national frameworks.

Required Qualifications and Experience: 

• Master’s degree in Disaster Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Development Studies, Social Science, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Minimum Three years of progressive experience in project coordination, preferably in DRR/CCA or disaster preparedness.

• Proven experience in community-based DRR, earthquake preparedness, and resilience programming.

• Strong skills in project cycle management, M&E, and reporting.

• Experience working with local governments, NGOs, and CBOs, preferably through partnership models.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills in English and Nepali.

 Key Competencies:

• Demonstrate commitment to humanitarian principles, inclusiveness, and equity.

• Exhibit professional integrity, transparency, and accountability in all work.

• Be respectful, empathetic, and culturally sensitive in community engagement.

• Show flexibility, adaptability, and problem-solving capacity in challenging field conditions.

• Maintain a collaborative and learning-oriented attitude with strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

Technical Skills

• Strong technical understanding of DRR and CCA strategies, frameworks, and tools.

• Ability to design and facilitate trainings, simulations, and workshops.

• Competence in participatory rural appraisal (PRA) and community mobilization methods.

• Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.

• Ability to develop Terms of Reference (ToRs) for project staff, consultants, and activities.

• Proficiency in MS Office

Other Requirements

• Willingness to reside in Jajarkot and travel frequently to rural and remote sites.

• Ability to work independently while ensuring close coordination with Caritas Nepal.

• Commitment to Caritas Nepal’s mission, vision, and values.

• Ability to function effectively in dynamic, resource-constrained environments.

Job Description

Click the given link for full Job Description: https://tinyurl.com/SpOLead

 How to apply:

You are required to fill up the job application form. Please click the link below. (Mandatory)

https://forms.office.com/r/vYJAcATYQF . And submit the documents (application letter, updated CV with references, and a recent photograph) to vacancy@caritas.org.np no later than 17:00 hours on October 27, 2025. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered. Your email subject contain the name of the position.

 Positions are either field based or involves extensive travel to villages / rural areas where living conditions are minimal. Only those willing to travel and committed to serve the communities in rural settings need apply. Caritas is an equal opportunity employer and encourage women / members of marginalized communities / disadvantaged groups to apply.

Caritas Nepal promotes its principles, strategies, policies, and procedures on Safeguarding (including Child Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual, Exploitation and Abuse), and Safety & Security and all applicants must adhere to Caritas Nepal’s key policies and procedures.

* Caritas Nepal reserves the right to make the final selection decision and may cancel or withhold recruitment at any stage of the process.