Project Coordinator – Enterprise Development

Fair Trade Group Nepal

Job Description – Project Coordinator – Enterprise Development

Fair Trade Group Nepal (FTG Nepal) is a Consortium of Fair-Trading Organizations in Nepal. The Organization seeks to promote the socio-economic advancement of underprivileged and marginalized producers across the country. To achieve this, FTG Nepal collaborates with member organizations and partners to strengthen fair trade practices, promote entrepreneurship, and build sustainable livelihoods.

FTG Nepal is seeking to recruit a qualified and motivated individual for the following position under the SUSTAIN Project – Food and Nutrition Security and Resilient Livelihoods with Focus on Earthquake Affected Families through Civil Society Strengthening, supported by Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and implemented in partnership with Rural Reconstruction Nepal (RRN) and MIC Nepal.

Under this project, FTG Nepal is responsible for promoting youth and women entrepreneurship by equipping 300 young people and women with the skills and resources to establish and manage sustainable income-generating projects (green enterprises) and access business support.

Position: Project Coordinator – Enterprise Development

Duty Location: Jajarkot and West Rukum 

Contract Type: Full time

Duration: Initial 1 year with 3 months’ probation period (renewable based on the performance) 

Reporting to: Executive Director / Senior Manager

Summary of Position: 

The Project Coordinator – Enterprise Development will lead and coordinate the implementation of enterprise development and entrepreneurship components of the project, focusing on strengthening sustainable green enterprises led by youth and women. The role involves overall planning, technical supervision, partnership coordination, and quality assurance to ensure the achievement of project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning, budgeting, and execution of enterprise development interventions.
• Coordinate feasibility studies, entrepreneurship bootcamps, and vocational training programs. 
• Oversee the establishment and operation of a Business Incubation Center in partnership with local governments. 
• Provide entrepreneurial training and technical guidance on business registration, marketing, branding, and access to finance. 
• Supervise and mentor Enterprise Development Officers and field staff. 
• Prepare progress reports, success stories, and documentation as per WHH and donor requirements. 
• Liaise with partners, local authorities, and private sector actors to strengthen enterprise ecosystems.

Work Experience, Skills, and Qualifications: - 

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise development, livelihood, or entrepreneurship projects. 
• Proven experience managing donor-funded programs.
• Sound understanding of green/social enterprise models, fair trade, and GESI principles. 
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and reporting skills. 
• Willingness to travel frequently to remote field areas.

Interested candidates are requested to send their application letter along with a CV and contact details of two referees, clearly mentioning the title of the position and expected salary to info@ftgnepal.com.np. The deadline to apply for the above position is 5:00 PM, 23rd October 2026.

Qualified female candidates and individuals from marginalized, indigenous, and Dalit communities and locals are highly encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to qualified local candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process.

FTG Nepal reserves the right to reject or cancel this recruitment process without assigning any reasons to applicants.