Project Officer / GESI Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

(First Time Published on December 16, 2025)

KIRDARC is an NGO committed to upholding the rights of marginalized and excluded communities through its interventions in Human Rights, Democracy, and Good Governance, with a particular focus on building the capacities of rights-holders, duty-bearers, and civil society actors to promote inclusive growth and equitable development. The organization envisions a “just and prosperous society”.

KIRDARC Nepal is currently implementing the “Gender-Specific Strengthening of Women’s and Girls’ Health and Nutrition Rights” program in Jumla district, in partnership with Terre des Hommes (TDH) Germany. In this context, KIRDARC Nepal invites applications from suitable, qualified, dynamic, and motivated candidates to fill the vacant positions based in Jumla district.

1. Position Description: Project Officer, 1 Person (Based in district headquarter with frequent visit in project area, Jumla)

Academic Qualification and Experience: bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Environmental Science, Economics, Rural Development, Livelihoods, or related field. Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in development projects, especially micro-/small enterprise development, climate change adaptation, or sustainable livelihood promotion. Proven experience in working with women, youth, and marginalized communities.

Key Skills and Knowledge required:- He /She has strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills, with good knowledge of financial management and reporting systems, local economic development and enterprise development, and experience in project planning, implementation, and reporting in both Nepali and English.

For more details, visit the detail Job Description here.

2. Position Description: GESI Officer, 1 Person only for Female (Based in Kanakasundari RM, Jumla)

Academic Qualification and Experience: The candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in social science, Education, Public Health, Gender Studies, or a related field, with 3–5 years of experience in development projects focusing on nutrition or livelihood promotion. He, she has a strong understanding of GESI, women’s health, nutrition, and community health systems in Nepal, and experience working with CSOs, CBOs, and government health structures.

Key Skills and Knowledge required:- The candidate possesses strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills, with knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and project planning. He, she also understands value chain and enterprise development, local economic priorities, and is skilled in reporting in both Nepali and English.

For more details, visit the detail Job Description here.

Interested candidates who meet these criteria should send their Application Letter and KIRDARC Job Application Form to vacancy@kirdarc.org by December 25, 2025, before 5:00 PM. The CV/Resume is not necessary to submit but the prescribed KIRDARC Job Application Form is mandatorily required to apply. The interested candidates can download the KIRDARC Job Application form from here.

Preference will be given to disadvantaged groups (Female, Dalit, Janajati) and local resident in the recruitment process. The person working with this organization must be committed to following the provisions of the child protection and safeguarding policy of the organization. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any telephone inquiries/and or attempts to apply undue influence will result in the disqualification of candidates. KIRDARC Nepal reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason whatsoever.

Note: The written test will be conducted physically at different cluster offices of KIRDARC Nepal. Candidates will be informed about the available locations and may select the one that is most convenient for them.