Program Coordinator (Technical)

Vacancy Announcement for Program Coordinator (Technical)

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 Title: Program Coordinator (Technical)

Job Location: Caritas Nepal Head Office, Dhobighat, Lalitpur with frequent travel to program target districts/Municipalities.

Reporting to: Head of the Program/ Program Coordinator

Job Code: PCHO_NLRP

No. of Requirements: One (1)

1.  Nepal Livelihood and Resilience Program Phase II (NLRP II)

Project Background

Caritas Nepal has been implementing the Nepal Livelihood and Resilience Program (NLRP) with financial support from Caritas Australia and the Australian Government since July 2018. Building on the achievements of the first phase (2018–2023), the Nepal Livelihood and Resilience Program Phase II (NLRP-II) is being implemented from July 2023 to June 2028.

The program aims to enhance the social well-being and resilience of vulnerable farming households and communities by strengthening: (i) food security and climate resilience, (ii) sustainable household incomes through enterprise development, and (iii) social protection and child rights with meaningful participation of women and children.

2.  Position Summary:

The Program Coordinator (Technical) will provide strategic and technical leadership for the agriculture, climate resilience, enterprise development, and market systems components of the Nepal Livelihood and Resilience Program Phase II (NLRP-II). Working closely with the Head of Program, Program Coordinator, M&E team, and district program teams, the incumbent will support project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and quality assurance.

The position will provide technical guidance on climate-smart agriculture, enterprise development, value chain strengthening, market linkages, and private sector engagement while ensuring effective program delivery, accountability to communities and donors, and alignment with Caritas Nepal's vision, mission, and organizational values. The role will also oversee technical documentation, knowledge management, and support the strengthening of project monitoring and evidence-based learning.

Requirements and Qualifications

•  Master's degree in agriculture fields.
•  Minimum of 5-years of progressively responsible professional experience in designing, managing, and implementing livelihood and climate-resilient agriculture programmes within NGOs, INGOs, or development agencies.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in two or more of the following areas: Integrated Pest Management (IPM), climate-resilient farming technologies and practices, sustainable agriculture, homestead support programmes, and climate-smart agricultural approaches.
• Proven experience in enterprise and value chain development, agribusiness promotion, market linkage, and community-based rural tourism/homestay development, including capacity building of farmer groups, cooperatives, and local stakeholders.
• Excellent knowledge of and experience with results-based management methodologies and tools (project and program management, design, monitoring and evaluation) and research.
• Proven track record in implementing innovative approaches in program;
• Strong communication and influencing skills using evidence-based methods;
• Technical competence in evidence-based program design, management and implementation approaches and practices both for accountability and learning processes;
• Demonstrable experience participating in program designing, management & implementation;
• Excellent ability to articulate oral and written technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences;
• Must have demonstrated leadership qualities, depth and breadth of management expertise and experience; previous experience supervising and mentoring staff;
• Experience with both quantitative and qualitative methods, including guidance/tool/SOP development, and facilitating community-level and key stakeholder KIIs & FGDs;
• Experience with KoBo Toolbox or other ODK software is desirable. Experience of statistical and data management software (STATA, SPSS) is an advantage;
• Fluent in both English and Nepali.

Other Competencies:

Job Description

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How to apply:

You are required to rename CV as Job Code_First.Name_Last.Name.

Email subject should be: Program Coordinator -NLRP, else will not be accepted.

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Interested applicants meeting the criteria are requested to send the documents (application letter, updated CV with references, and a recent photograph) to vacancy@caritas.org.np no later than 17:00 hours on Sunday, 20 July 2026. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE INFORMED FOR FURTHER RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

Please note: This position is based in the field office and requires 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 rights to cancel this vacancy at any time.