Various Positions | Vacancy Announcement for NGO

Various Positions | Vacancy Announcement

Organization: Centre for Development and Disaster Management (CDM-Nepal)

Project: Community Resilience Programme (CRP) | Phase IV (Subject to Donors Approval)

Duty Station: Bhairahawa, Rupandehi 

Published Date: March 8, 2026

Deadline: 16th March, 2026 | Time - 9 PM

Introduction

CDM-Nepal is a leading non-governmental development and humanitarian organisation of Province 5 of Nepal. Established in 2000 in Butwal, CDM-Nepal has worked in DRM, CCA, WASH, livelihood and GBV. CDM’s programmes have historically been targeted at underprivileged women and children. Our vision is to make just, equitable, peaceful, prosperous and disaster-resilient society for all citizens of Nepal. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families in the poorest, vulnerable, socially excluded and marginalised communities of Nepal.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. 

1.     Position: Project Manager - Community Resilience Programme – IV 

Location : Bhairahawa with 50% field visit to project locations.

Duration of Contract: One year with the possibility of extension

Purpose of the position in Summary: 

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning and organizing project activities making sure of people and resources mobilization; coordination with Palikas, and timely preparation of the reports. This person will be overall responsible for the implementation of the activities. S/he will also support for the strategy and proposal development and leads for strengthening policies and profile of CDM-Nepal. S/he is responsible to develop organizational relation and networking with related province and local level stakeholders. Represent organizations in the province and local level forums.

The position will organize performance discussion meetings with Line Manager (Programme Director), and Project Management Team (PMT) every quarter. The Sr. Advisor, CEO, ED, PD, PM and FAO are the members the PMT. S/he is responsible to ensure performance appraisal of all CRP-IV staff in line with the policy, every quarter. This position will also act as ley focal point for coordination with local governments. 

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Supervisor: Programme Director

Staff directly reporting to this post: PC, SFAO, MEAL Officer, and FOs.

Budget responsibilities: Budget holder-Yes

Main role and responsibilities:

A)             Planning, Monitoring and Implementation:

•      Take overall leadership in project planning, monitoring and reporting of the project funded under Misereor/KZE and DKA with the support from Programme Director

•      Take lead role in developing the detail implementation plan to ensure timely implementation of project activities

•      Prepare monthly project plan (MPP), individual work plan (IWP) and ensure MEAL plan in line with project document and organizational policy

•      Coordinate with district and province level stakeholders (DDMC, DCC, AKC, DFO, PCCP, PMEP, DHM, and other related stakeholders) for implementation of project activities in collaboration and resource sharing and for building synergy for sustainability of interventions 

B)             Coordination and Advocacy:

•      Coordinate with district, and state and Palika level authorities and relevant stakeholders for policy advocacy work and fundraising 

•      Build relationships with key stakeholders including the PDMC, DDRC, DCC and other district stakeholders 

•      Develop and implement advocacy strategy in coordination with other stakeholders. 

•      Support team to organize team meetings, workshops, trainings and review meetings; mentor and guide them and monitor their activities

C)             Reporting and communication:

•      Prepare monthly and quarterly update and share with Program Director and team.

•      Review half yearly narrative report prepared by MEAL Officer and share the final draft Program Director for final review and submission.

•      Maintain regular communication with related stakeholders and other partner organizations.

•      Ensure that reports are submitted in time with quality standards.

•      Take lead role in communication with government partners and related stakeholders 

•      Ensure disseminate of information to all concerned in a regular basis. 

•      Undertake responsibilities of overall financial management of the projects

D)            M&E

•      Ensure development and implementation of Quality Bench Mark (QBM), MEAL plan, Beneficiary Tracking Sheet, Indicator and Activity Tracking, submission of Field Visit Report by all staff in time.

•      Be responsible for regular monitoring and evaluating the performance of the community resilience project and timely submission fo reports. 

•      Carry out all other tasks as per need including organization of monthly, quarterly and, annual meetings etc.

•      Support CDM staff to comply with government policy and adhere to donor requirements

•      Manage all the compliances with SWC and Nepal government. 

E)             Organization and Program Development

•      Support team in new program development initiatives 

•      Support strengthens organizational capacity and sustainability of the organization

•      Maintain regular coordination with local government, CBOs and partners/members

•      Supervise all and undertake, as needed necessary administrative works effectively

•      Develop mechanism to coordinate with senior advisors/members 

•      Lead staff recruitment activities including Development of JD.

•      Organize meetings as directed by the PD/ED/Sr. Advisor as and when needed 

COMMITMENT, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

S/he should be:

•      Responsible for outstanding performance and encourages other staff for the improvement of their performance

•      Accountable for making decisions, managing resources effectively and efficiently and maintaining transparency and honesty 

•      Motivates others to deliver results in stipulated timeframe

•      Values gender and diversity and respect others

•      be innovative and encourages others to come up with innovative solutions

•      Organized and time management skills

OTHERS:

•      -Support project management team for need assessment and to develop Project concept notes.

•      -Other duties as assigned by Program Director and executive board.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

•      Bachelors’ Degree, with 5 years' experience, in Disaster Risk Management, Social Sciences, rural development, development studies and other related field or Masters with 3 years' experience.

•      Minimum 3 years professional experience in relevant sectors. 

•      Excellent coordination, collaboration and relationship building with development agencies, government and donors.

•      Well versed in project management including planning, monitoring, financial and budget management

•      Excellent reporting and communication skills etc. 

•      Team building skills and ability to work in a team and 

•      Capable to undertake challenging task and different working conditions.

2.     Position: Senior Finance and Administration Officer - Community Resilience Programme –IV

Location: Bhairahawa, Rupandehi

Duration of Contract: 1 year with possibility of extension 

Purpose of the position in Summary: 

Senior Finance and Administration Officer (FAO) provides leadership and programme direction in all aspects of the finance and administration. Provides professional/technical leadership, consultation, and expertise within organization's area of focus, as well as day-to-day administrative and functional management of the organization's activities and staff. Working with the other staff, develops and implements strategic direction, overall scope of work and related operational policies and procedures. Establishes funding, and provides operational planning, budgeting, and assessment. Programs/projects managed are of key operational impact, and are typically revenue-generating and/or grant-funded from a major funding source or series of funding sources.

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Supervisor: Programme Manager (direct) and Programme Director (dotted) 

Staff directly reporting to this post: Admin Logistic and Finance Officer, Support staff

Budget responsibilities: overall finance management 

Summary Key Areas of Accountability

1.              Finance management – 55%

2.              Office Management (CRP-III) – 20%

3.              HR role – 10%

4.              Communication and coordination with staff and local government – 10%

5.              Manage staff and their performance – 5%

Main role and responsibilities:

(A) FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

•      Identify and solicit funding sources for services and programs; provides leadership in planning, development, and implementation of strategies and initiatives for generating program resource

•      Preparation of narrative and financial components of periodic reports for review by Programme Manager, and Programme Director

•      Manage official transactions, cash/ petty cash ensuring sufficient funds are available to support programme operations 

•      Maintain the bank and cash safe to ensure funds are available for all authorized transactions 

•      Ensure the safe keeping of the accounting records such as authorised requisitions, invoices, receipts, cheque, book, etc.

•      Ensure cash and bank reconciliations are completed every month including weekly cash counts 

•      Ensure all financial transactions adhere to policy and procedure, including relevant authorisation and supporting documentation 

•      Ensure all financial transactions are recorded and filed in a timely and accurate manner 

•      Make payments and administer cash advances, follow up accountabilities, and maintain the required accounting records for each transaction physically and in finance force 

•      Maintain existing financial systems including petty cash, expenses, mileage claims, income and expenditure records, process all payments through Cash flow and bank reconciliation 

•      Log and submit all claims to appropriate funding body (multiple funders) and maintain all relevant paperwork in good order 

•      Strictly adhere to compliance, government rules and procedures including taxation

•      Assist in the preparation of annual accounts 

•      Assist with project financial related work as required

(B) OFFICE MANAGEMENT

•      Overall day to day office management 

•      Organize, maintain and tidy the office area and equipment, responsible for effective inventory  list of CRP

•      Follow up to ensure programme timesheets are duly received 

•      Ensure all field payments and accountabilities are duly checked, stamped paid before they are updated in finance force 

•      Ensure all financial documents are duly filed and labelled for a quick retrieval during audits or as may be required from time to time 

•      Monitor stationery requirements and make orders for replenishment as required from time to time 

•      Support to make bookings for central events, meetings as may be required from time to time 

•      Ensure all staff taking assets out like computer, Cameras and Projectors have signed approval authorization on file and conditions is assets is ascertained at all times before custody 

•      Be proactive in finding more efficient ways of working through use of new tools or procedures 

•      Oversee the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluate performance and make recommendations for personnel actions; motivate employees to achieve peak productivity and performance

•      Review and verify travel claims

•      Maintain a filing system for all financial documents

•      Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial and employee files

Administration

•      Responsible for general administrative support including preparing letters and documents, receive and sort mail and deliveries, schedule appointments 

•      Organize meetings for the staff team and also the PMT 

•      Maintain inventory files

•      Monitor and order office supplies

•      Prepare purchase orders, timely process of PR and POs

•      Prepare travel and accommodation warrants and travel advances for staff

•      Pick up tickets or issue travel warrants as appropriate

•      Ensure no vehicle use without preauthorization and all approved requests filed to Justify journeys covered for close monitoring of vehicle usage 

COMMITMENT, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

S/he should be:

•      Responsible for outstanding performance and encourages other staff for the improvement of their performance

•      A self-starter

•      A creative and proactive approach to all areas

•      of work with a ‘can do’ attitude

•      A proactive thinker and perceptive individual 

•      Sociable, and enjoy meeting new people and helping others out 

•      Can demonstrate attention to detail, initiative and reliability 

•      Enjoy organizing, planning and delivering work 

•      Enthusiastic and engaging 

•      Able to present well and act professionally

•      Act as a team player with highest level of leadership skills

•      Accountable for making decisions, managing resources effectively and efficiently and maintaining transparency and honesty 

•      Motivate others to deliver results in stipulated timeframe

•      High level of integrity and values gender and diversity and respect others

•      Person with energy, flexibility, initiative and self-motivation

•      Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

•      University graduate other related fieldsgement and other related field

•      Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management 

•      Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities

•      Strategic planning and performance measurement skills

•      Ability to supervise and train employees including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments; evaluating performance; and mentoring and coaching employees to achieve maximum productivity

•      Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet and word processing programs, and email at a highly proficient level

•      Ability to develop and implement funding strategies and programs 

•      Employee development and performance management skills.

•      Ability to foster a cooperative work environment within a complex partnership/organizational structure

•      Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills

•      Demonstrated ability to effectively design, staff, and market new program initiatives

•      Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures 

•      Outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively in business partner relationships. 

•      Effective speaking and writing skills and the ability to address small and large groups

•      Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of the socioeconomic, business, and political challenges 

•      Skill in examining operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies, program initiatives and procedures

3.     Position: M&E/MEAL Officer - Community Resilience Programme -IV

Location: Bhairahawa, 50% field based/travel/visit   Duration of Contract: As per the contract 

Purpose of the position in summary: 

Reporting to the Programme Manager, M&E/MEAL OFFICER develops and implement MEAL plan, provides operational support to Filed Officers / SMs /Community Volunteers, other programme team at communities. The MEAL Officer is responsible for implementing the set of activities for improving knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Community Resilience Programme – III at the community /Palika level.

Scope of role:

Supervisor: None

Staff directly reporting to: Programme Manager

Budget responsibilities: No 

Main role and responsibilities:

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Plan:

•      Take overall leadership in developing and delivery of project MEAL plan and quality benchmark at the field level 

•      Provide technical support to social mobilizer/field officers to roll out MEAL plan

•      Support social mobilizer/field officers to collect data based on MEAL plan and monitor performance of social mobilizers/mobilization officers on MEAL implementation.

•      Build capacity of social mobilizer/field officers and volunteers on MEAL, quality programme implementation including complaint and feedback handling mechanism

•      Be responsible for regular monitoring and evaluating the performance at the community level in collaboration with other members of the team 

Data collation analysis and presentation:

•      Conduct assessments and baseline studies to identify DRR, DRM, and Resilience -related risks and priorities

•      Assist in data collection, information/ knowledge management and promote learning, promote to use assessment data to design participatory interventions appropriate for the local context and culture

•      Maintain regular coordination with project team to prepare and update beneficiary tracking, complaint and feedback handling mechanism to ensure transparency and accountability

•      Conducting baseline, endline and KAP survey

•      Capacity building of the Project team in conducting baseline, endline and KAP survey

•      Conduct Climate Risk, Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment 

•      Prepare monthly individual work plan, monitoring plan and project work plan /strategy as per project document and organizational policy 

Reporting and communication:

•      Ensure all the required data collected from field in monthly basis in support of Field Officer and prepare event/ activity reports and monthly report 

•      Maintain regular communication with project team and other stakeholders

•      Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly /six-monthly, annual report to Project Palika (Palika-wise) and the donor

•      Take lead role in preparing case studies, good practices, quarterly Bulletine and provide information to updating organization website  

•      Implement CRP, DRR and emergency related work as and when needed and as asked by line manager

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

S/he should be:

•      Accountable for making decisions, managing resources effectively and efficiently and maintaining transparency and accountability 

•      Value gender and diversity and respect others

•      Be innovative and encourage others to come up with innovative solutions

•      Good understanding of DRR, DRM, Resilience and of appropriate ways of tackling them

•      Must be aware of and sensitive to the particular needs of women in this context

•      Ability to present concise reports, sometimes at short notice, reflecting the problems and possible solutions for particular situations

•      Flexibility and ease in working with local people have diplomacy, tact and administrative skills in order to work with people at managerial level, and occasionally government levels.

•      Capacity and desire to pass skills and information, confident communicator and willingness to work in collaboration with others and respectful to the community

•      Take responsibility for own work and delegated project/processes (including some leadership)

•      Knowledge of area of work and ability to contribute to team planning

•      Qualification and experience:

•      Completion of Bachelor's degree in any discipline relating to Public Health, Natural Resources Management or in social science with at least level with 5 years' experience demonstrated experience in community mobilization and organization and appropriate community disaster related programmes and familiar with value chain concept

•      Excellent coordination, collaboration and relationship building with the community stakeholders

•      Excellent reporting and communication skills

•      Team building skills and ability to work in a team and capable to undertake challenging task different working conditions

•      Have time management skills and result oriented work nature.

Position: Field Officer (Municipal Field Offier) - Community Resilience Programme – IV

Location: Based in one of the municipal offices/ project municipalities with 75% community visits/facilitation/group meeting and monitoring.

Duration of Contract: As per the contract 

Purpose of the position in Summary: 

The Field Officer is responsible to deliver project activities and implement project strategies and approaches in time. The Field Officer manages information and reporting processes and products to ensure professional, high-quality communication about programmatic activities and results. The Field Officer will also play an important role in improving information management and data quality, and in strengthening knowledge sharing and learning across the organization and with the communities. This position will assume responsibility for full-cycle monitoring and evaluation of programs, developing appropriate methodologies and tools to design evaluations. S/He is also responsible to develop Activity Concept Note (ACN) and assist project team to develop new proposal. S/he has to also support the team to implement the project activities in the field as and when needed as instructed by Program manager.

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Supervising Responsibility: No

Staff directly reporting to this post: Community Volunteer/ Social Mobilizer

Budget responsibilities: No

Main role and responsibilities:

A.              Project Implementation 

•      Support Program manager on coordination and networking with other likeminded agencies and program implementation.

•      Support community and social mobilizer for field level implementation

•      Responsible to deliver project activities and strategies in time with quality

•      Support in data collection, reporting as per the format and plan in discussion with the technical team and lead on all field data collection exercises

•      Undertake at least 77% community visits to ward/community locations 

•      Development of work plans to identify project targets 

B.              Planning Training and Monitoring 

•      Prepare activity concept note in support of MEAL officer and implement them in line with monthly work plan and DIP

•      Conduct meetings and train community groups /champions on project themes

•      Conduct rapid assessments and  trend analysis of field-based programs 

•      Assist the project team in documenting lessons learnt and reports

•      Conduct reviews, learning events at project locations

•      Collecting best practices, case studies which demonstrate qualitative and quantitative changes over the period

•      Delivering any other responsibility assigned by the line manager

•      Manage joint monitoring including Board members and related stakeholders

C.              Accountability

•      Display / share estimated budget for each of the activities with community and stakeholders 

•      Assist the project team in strengthening the accountability mechaniField s at project level

•      Setting up and managing complaint and feedback mechaniField  for the project

•      Ensure project plans are developed and got approval from the municipality annually 

•      Ensure that children, women and other vulnerable community members are actively participating in all Project activities

D.              Reporting 

•      In collaboration with assistant social mobilizer and community volunteers,  manage and administer all program's related to implementation of project activities  starting from data collection, implementation and writing reports accordingly

•      Report/alert to project team on regular basis on any anticipated project issues, risks and any emerging opportunities and threats to the project implementation

•      Make sure the utilization of appropriate reporting templates that facilitate the acquisition and aggregation of data in sectors or develop and maintain effective database 

•      Create and integrate graphics in reports and information products to help visualize data in a meaningful way

•      Prepare and share all project related report for donor, stakeholders and SWC 

E.              Coordination and Project Development

•      Coordinate with municipal chief and other Palika members for effective delivery and resources leverages

•      Identify match fund provision and opportunities and share it with PMT, PM and program director 

•      Contribute to project development team as per the request 

COMMITMENT, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

S/he should be:

•      Responsible for outstanding performance and encourages other staff for the improvement of strong analytical and critical thinking skills

•      Excellent written and oral communications skills in English

•      Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse team and manage complex and sensitive organizational relationships

•      Ability to manage complex workloads and deliver work to tight deadlines

•      Ability to travel frequently 

•      Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and partners and supporters

•      Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same

•      Widely shares their personal vision for the organization, engages and motivates others

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

•      Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in project management, statistics, demographics, public health, or international development preferred

•      Minimum of five years of experience working in the field of monitoring and evaluation

•      Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating M&E systems from project initiation to phase out

•      Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies

•      Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines

•      Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate it effectively to diverse audiences

•      Computer proficiency in Windows environment (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and proficiency in research

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter (mentioning the position in the subject line and expected salary) and updated CV for the interested position to cdm.nepal@gmail.com, clearly mentioning the Position Title in the Subject Line of the email. The deadline for applying is March 16, 2026, 9 PM. 

CDM-Nepal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and candidates from marginalized or disadvantaged communities are highly encouraged to apply. CDM-Nepal reserves the right to reject any/all applications without providing any reason. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.