Program Associate

Vacancy for Program Associate

Background

SETU Nepal is a non-governmental organisation committed to the empowerment of vulnerable women and children, particularly those affected by HIV and GBV survivors. As part of its long-term vision for self-reliance and social impact, SETU Nepal is developing a sustainability program at Changunarayan, Bhaktapur. This space currently serves as a shelter and nurturing centre for orphaned children living with HIV and other vulnerable conditions, and is being transformed into a self-sustaining eco-village and tourism hub.

The program aims to generate income through eco-tourism and social enterprise, with all profits reinvested into the care, education, and livelihood of vulnerable children and youth with strong potential. We are seeking a child-friendly, compassionate, and visionary Program Associate to implement the project objective.

Duty Station: Changunarayan, Bhaktapur and Setu Nepal Office, Khumalatar, Lalitpur

Reports to: Program Officer

Working Hours: 09: 00 AM to 05:00 PM ( Monday to Friday)

Offered salary: NPR 25,000.00 - 28,000.00 per month ( Gross)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Implementation & Development

• Assist in designing, implementing, and expanding eco-village and social enterprise activities aligned with SETU Nepal’s sustainability and livelihood goals.
• Support the development of farming-based, eco-tourism, and hospitality initiatives that generate income and learning opportunities.
• Assist in ensuring that the entire environment is safe, nurturing, and supportive of children and youth from vulnerable backgrounds.
• Provide career guidance and basic counselling support to children and youth for identifying skill pathways and future opportunities.
• Track activities, assess progress and impact, and prepare regular reports and documentation.

2. Partnership & Networking

• Build and strengthen relationships with government bodies, NGOs/INGOs, vocational training institutes, corporate donors, and development partners.
• Assist in fundraising initiatives and coordinate with well-wishers and supporters for financial and technical contributions.
• Contribute to marketing and promotion strategies for organic products, eco-tourism experiences, and social enterprise initiatives (including digital platforms).

3. Community Engagement

• Involve local youth, women, and other stakeholders in planning, training, and enterprise activities.
• Promote inclusion and participation of marginalized groups.
• Encourage local ownership of the program through active consultation and feedback.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree/Recently graduated in Management, Development Studies, Social Work, Environmental Science, Rural Development, Sustainable Tourism, Psychology, or related fields.
• Strong communication skills in both Nepali and English.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and support children and youth from vulnerable backgrounds.
• Preferably experienced or trained in career counselling or youth guidance.
• Ability to work independently in rural field settings with diverse teams.
• Willingness and availability to work full-time.
• Two-wheel driving license preferred.

Desirable Attributes

• Familiarity with eco-tourism, sustainable enterprise, and social entrepreneurship.
• Knowledge of marketing analysis, digital marketing for promoting organic and community-based products.
• Child-friendly approach, with empathy, patience, and commitment to holistic development.
• Knowledge in youth career counselling, guidance, or psychosocial support.
• Passion for social justice, environmental sustainability, and innovation.
• Strong networking skills and ability to engage supporters and donors.

Interested Nepali citizens who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply with a curriculum vitae and cover letter showing their interest, including mailing address and telephone number, along with two references to Executive Director by 11th January,2026, to info@setunepal.org.np

Telephone enquiries will not be entertained. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening. SETU Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons.

SETU Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to the candidates from socially excluded groups. Applications from and members of indigenous, disadvantaged and sexual minority groups are highly encouraged.

(“SETU Nepal is committed to safeguarding and a zero-tolerance organization related to child abuse, corruption, bribery, fraud etc.”)