Various Positions

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Project: SLUMS TO STADIUM: Equalizing the Playing Field for Marginalized Youths through Football in Urban Slums of Nepal (Project S2S)

Implementing Organization: Child Nepal

Funding: European Union Delegation to Nepal

Child Nepal, in partnership with the European Union Delegation to Nepal, is implementing the “Slums to Stadium (S2S)” project under Lot 3 – Youths and Sports. The project aims to empower marginalized youth from slum communities through football coaching, sports-based entrepreneurship, and strong safeguarding systems in Kathmandu, Kaski, and Bara districts.

Child Nepal invites applications from qualified, committed, and motivated Nepali citizens for the following full-time positions:

1. Project Manager (Full-Time)

Duty Station: Kathmandu (with frequent field travel)

Duration: 1st January 2026 -31st December 2026 (with possibility of extension)

Reports to: Executive Director

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and management of the S2S project
• Ensure timely and quality implementation in line with EU contract requirements
• Coordinate with co-applicants (Protection Nepal and UniCoN), EU Delegation, and stakeholders
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, reporting, and compliance
• Ensure safeguarding, gender equality, and inclusion standards are upheld
• Lead monitoring, learning, and adaptive management processes
• Represent Child Nepal in coordination meetings and forums

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Sports Management, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role
• Proven experience managing EU-funded or international donor projects
• Strong knowledge of youth development, sports for development, or community-based programs
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills
• Fluency in English and Nepali (written and spoken)

2. Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer (Full-Time)

Duty Station: Kathmandu (with regular field visits)

Duration: 1st January 2026 -31st December 2026 (with possibility of extension)

Reports to: Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement the project M&E framework and tools
• Track project indicators, outputs, and outcomes in line with EU log-frame
• Support partners in data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Ensure data quality, learning, and evidence-based decision-making
• Prepare M&E sections of narrative reports for the EU
• Document best practices, lessons learned, and success stories

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Law, Economics, Development Studies, or related field
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in M&E of development projects
• Experience with EU or other institutional donor M&E systems preferred
• Strong data analysis and report-writing skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel and data collection tools
• Readiness to travel to project districts

3. Finance Officer (Full-Time)

Duty Station: Kathmandu

Duration: 1st January 2026 – 31st December 2026 (with possibility of extension)

Reports to: Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage project financial transactions in compliance with EU rules
• Prepare financial reports, budgets, and forecasts
• Ensure proper documentation and archiving of financial records
• Support audits, verifications, and financial reviews
• Monitor partner expenditures and provide financial guidance
• Ensure compliance with Child Nepal and EU financial policies

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in NGO/INGO financial management
• Strong experience with EU-funded project financial rules
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel
• Strong attention to detail and integrity

4. Facilitator (Full-Time)

Duty Station: Kathmandu

Duration: 1st January 2026 – 31st December 2026 (with possibility of extension)

Reports to: Project Manager / Football Coach

Key Responsibilities:

• Mobilize youths from slum communities to participate in project activities
• Support football coaching sessions and youth entrepreneurship initiatives
• Facilitate community meetings, awareness sessions, and safeguarding activities
• Coordinate with local stakeholders, schools, and community leaders
• Collect basic monitoring data and success stories
• Promote inclusion, gender equality, and child safeguarding

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Intermediate level (10+2) education or Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and relevant experience in social work, community development, or sports
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience working with marginalized communities
• Experience in youth engagement or sports programs preferred
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of local context and languages is an asset

5. Office Assistant (Full-Time)

Duty Station: Kathmandu

Duration: 1st January 2026 – 31st December 2026 (with possibility of extension)

Reports to: Project Manager / Finance Officer

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the project team
• Maintain office files, records, and correspondence
• Support procurement and event logistics
• Assist with travel arrangements and office coordination
• Perform general office duties as required

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• SEE/SLC or Intermediate level (10+2) preferred
• At least 1–2 years of relevant experience in administrative support
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, email)
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunity Statement

Child Nepal is committed to zero tolerance on abuse, exploitation, and harassment. All selected candidates will be required to comply with Child Nepal’s Safeguarding Policy and undergo background checks. Child Nepal is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from marginalized communities.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application with the following credentials:

• A cover letter (clearly mentioning the position applied for)
• An updated CV
• Copy of academic transcripts and relevant training certificates

Email Address: vacancychildnepal@gmail.com

Deadline: 22 December 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.