Programme Officer
Job posted on 05 Feb, 2026
Apply before 15 Feb, 2026
Social Welfare Association of Nepal
Details / requirements:
ABOUT SWAN NEPAL
SWAN is a nonprofit organization working alongside the Government of Nepal since 1994. SWAN Nepal is registered under the Organization Registration Act 2034 of Nepal with the District Administration Office, Kathmandu (Regd. No. 381/50/51) and is affiliated with the Social Welfare Council under section 13 of the Social Welfare Act, 1992 (SWC No. 1752).
SWAN has been working on four thematic goals - education, health, livelihoods, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). SWAN also incorporate ecotourism, gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), and emergency response as major cross-cutting issues for the sustainability of its programmes - focusing on needy children, disadvantaged women and marginalized communities, mostly working in Nepal’s remote communities.
By working closely with the government line agencies, municipalities, rural municipalities, key stakeholders, schools and communities, and over the past 31 years, SWAN has made a remarkable difference in the lives of individuals/communities by implementing life-saving interventions to those in need in both development and humanitarian contexts.
SWAN is seeking a competent and motivated individual for the position of Programme Officer to support the effective implementation of its long- and short-term development and humanitarian programmes.
Number of position: 1
Period : 1 year
Job Location: Maharajgunj, Kathmandu
JOB PURPOSE:
The Programme Officer will support the effective planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and reporting of SWAN programmes in line with organizational goals, donor requirements, and community needs. The role requires close coordination with field teams, partners, and multiple stakeholders, particularly in remote and underserved communities.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision of the SWAN Nepal Centeral Office, the Programme Officer will have following major responsibilities;
• Coordinate and work with team members and handle day-to-day office and programme activities.
• Support administration, procurement, logistics management as required.
• Lead and support proposal development, report writing, and the documentation of case studies and success stories for SWAN’s programmatic interventions.
• Undertake frequent travel to project areas in remote locations such as Achham, Bajura, and Humla.
DESIRED COMPETENCIES:
• Maintain professional conduct, build positive working relationships across the organization, ensure confidentiality, and actively uphold the organization’s mission and core values.
• Demonstrates the ability to work both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Experience and willingness to work in the remote, underserved, and geographically challenging locations.
• Strong understanding of community-based development approaches.
• Excellent organizational, reporting and documentation skills and with the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Good computer skills (Ms-Office, Excel, Canva, Powerpoint).
• Strong spoken and written communication skills in Nepali and English.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with NGOs/INGOs or grassroots-level organizations engaged in community development and humanitarian work.
SALARY: As per organization policy
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to submit their application along with a CV to swan@swannepal.org no later than 15 February 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further selection process.
Overview
| Category | Development / NGO |
| Openings | 1 |
| Position Type | Contract |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Posted Date | 05 Feb, 2026 |
| Apply Before | 15 Feb, 2026 |
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