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LIFE Nepal

LIFE Nepal is a non-profit making organization registered at District Administrative Office ,Dhanusha in 2012. It is working for women ,children and youth in Dhanusha .

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LIFE Nepal is a leading non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering marginalized communities, women, children, and persons with disabilities through inclusive development and social justice. Headquartered in Janakpurdham, we specialize in bridging the gap between policy and practice by fostering local leadership and sustainable livelihoods.

In partnership with CBM Global and OPD partner DSJ (Disabled Society Janakpur), we are launching the AASHA: Inclusive Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment Project in Dhanusha District of Madhesh Province. This initiative scales disability-inclusive empowerment through a Livelihood Graduation approach across selected Palikas of Dhanusha. We invite applications from dedicated professionals for the following positions:

S.N.PositionKey ResponsibilitiesQualifications, experiences and competencies
1.

Livelihood Officer-1

(Based on Janakpur Office and 60% field)

  • Lead the Livelihood Promotion pillar, focusing on climate-smart agriculture and non-farm income activities
  • Oversee the CBM Global livelihood graduation approach, ensuring participants progress through social protection and financial inclusion stages
  • Facilitate connections between participants, local markets, and the private sector to ensure micro-enterprise sustainability
  • Conduct technical training on financial literacy, business management, and climate-adaptive models
  • Tailor all interventions to be universally accessible to persons with disabilities and marginalized groups
  • Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Rural Development, or related field 
  • 5+ years’ experience in climate smart livelihood projects
  • Expertise in disability-inclusive economic empowerment and business coaching.
  • Knowledge of disability-inclusion, inclusive livelihood and accessible business plan
2.

Inclusion and Advocacy Officer -1(Based on Janakpur Office and 60% field)


  • Lead campaigns in target municipalities to influence local government budgeting for disability-inclusive development
  • Map government schemes and assist participants in obtaining disability ID cards and subsidies.
  • Facilitate inclusive Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and conduct accessibility audits/barrier analyses
  • Educate government officials and community leaders on the UNCRPD and disability rights
  • Bachelor’s degree in sociology, Gender studies or, Law or Human Rights.
  • 5+ experience in networking, disability rights, inclusive project design and implementation and policy advocacy.
  • Deep knowledge of Nepal’s Disability Rights Act and UNCRPD
3. 

Admin & Finance Officer -1(Based on Janakpur Office and 30% field)

  • Handle daily transactions, record maintenance, and entry into FAMAS software.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the Project Manager and funding agencies.
  • Review supporting documentation, managing budgets, and following up on internal/external audit recommendations
  • Establish administration and logistics procedures, manage procurement committees, and oversee office operations
  • Ensure TAX, ETDS, CIT, and SSF compliance according to Nepal’s laws
  • Bachelor’s in business studies/accounting.
  • 5+ years of financial management experience in the relevant sector.
  • Advanced proficiency in FAMAS and Excel; knowledge of internal control system, Nepal tax laws and SSF.
4.MEAL Officer -1 (Based on Janakpur Office and 50% field)
  • Create and implement a comprehensive M&E plan aligned with organizational standards
  • Design tools (Kobo Collect/ODK), validate field data, and measure project impact using quantitative/qualitative methods 
  • Document knowledge products and success stories for evidence-based reporting.
  • Conduct regular field visits and joint monitoring with the project team.
  • Designing IEC materials, develop and update require templates and tools for the project
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer application (BCA), Statistics, Social Sciences, or Development Studies
  • 3+ years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and reporting in development Projects
  • Proficiency in Kobo Collect, Google drive, graphics, MS office and disability-disaggregated indicators.
5.Institutional Development Officer-1(Based on Janakpur at DSJ Office)
  • Conduct assessments of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and develop sustainability plans
  • Guide organizations through registration and renewal with the DAO and Social Welfare Council
  • Assist OPDs in writing proposals and exploring diversified funding sources.
  • Coach OPD boards on inclusive leadership, strategic planning, and compliance.
  • Overall responsibility for organizational development.
  • Document the growth and institutional milestones of OPDs, creating case studies that demonstrate the impact.
  • Bachelor’s degree in management, social science, Gender studies, Development studies, or a related field.
  • 5+ years Proven history of working within the disability movement with a specific focus on OPDs
  • Expertise in governance, strategic planning, and operational capacity building 
  • Deep commitment to the principle of "Nothing About Us Without Us," ensuring people with disabilities lead their own development
6.Admin and Finance Associate -1(Based on   Janakpur at DSJ Office and 30% field)

  • Process daily vouchers and maintain petty cash and bank reconciliations
  • Assist in collecting quotations and maintaining vendor files for project supplies.
  • Maintain fixed asset registers and track project equipment/supplies.
  • Facilitate payroll processing (SSF/TDS) and provide logistical support
  • Provide administrative and logistical support for project workshops, training sessions, and including venue booking and participant per diem distribution.
  • Bachelors in BBS/BBA or equivalent.
  • 3+ years’ experience in bookkeeping and office administration.
  • High level of organizational detail and efficiency.
7.Livelihood Facilitator -7   (Field based on working Palikas)
  • Identify the most vulnerable, households/ at risk group, Person with Disabilities, using wellbeing
  • Provide one-on-one mentoring to participants on their "graduation" plans.
  • Facilitate Inclusive Self-Help Group (ISHG) meetings and train basic financial skills to the graduation Participants.
  • Deliver field level coaching on climate-smart practices and organic gardening
  • Ensure regular savings, credit activities, and democratic decision-making among group members
  • Act as a bridge to help participants navigate local government offices to obtain disability ID cards and social security allowances
  • Provide weekly updates on participant progress, challenges, and success stories to the MEAL and Livelihood Officers
  • Minimum Intermediate (+2) pass
  • 3+ years of experience in social mobilization as well as livelihood skills/agriculture are highly priorities.
  • Must be able to travel daily to remote wards and rural communities within the project area.
  • Absolute fluency in Maithili and Nepali

Interested candidates are requested to submit their updated CV with current photo and a cover letter clearly stating the position applied for and expected salary to hr.lifenepal@gmail.com. For the Institutional Development Officer and Admin Finance Associate roles, please email dsjjanakpur@gmail.com. All applications must be received no later than 5:00 PM on April 23, 2026.

We highly encourage applications from Women, Dalits, Madheshi, Janajati, Muslim, Persons with Disabilities, and minorities from local communities. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Overview

Category Agriculture, Accounting and Finance, Social Science, Development Project, Law, Development studies, Management, Gender Studies
Openings Few
Position Type Contract
Experience Please check vacancy details.
Education Please check vacancy details
Posted Date 17 Apr, 2026
Apply Before 23 Apr, 2026
City Janakpur