Project Officer- One (Only for Female Candidate)

COLLABORATIVE ACTION FOR DIGNITY (CAD), JUMLA

CAD Jumla is an autonomous, independent, nonprofit making independent, non-governmental organization (NGO) working in areas of promoting human rights and developmental activities. It was established in 2009 AD, by the enthusiastic youths of Jumla; lawyers, social workers, health worker, journalists, human rights activists and intellectuals to facilitate in promoting human rights and continuing developmental activities based on the principle of “for the Karnali people with the Karnali people and by the Karnali people” for establishing just and prosperous Karnali region by acknowledging the adversity and diversity of the region in terms of geographical remoteness, economic hardships, traditional practices and rich flora and fauna. The organization has been working on need based action orientated multi-disciplinary areas through social mobilization especially focusing on human rights, Women Empower, agriculture and School WASH. 

CAD Jumla has been implementing the “Girls Standing Strong (GSS) project” in partnership with Plan International Nepal. The project will be implemented in Kanaka Sundari Rural Municipality of Jumla district. The key goal of the project is that all child, adolescent and young (CAY) particularly girls and young women enjoy their rights to live free from child, early and forced marriage (CEFM). CAD Jumla is seeking qualified, experienced, and self-motivated staff for the mentioned project and requests applications from eligible candidates. 

Position: Project Officer- One (Only for Female Candidate)

Contract Type: C-SC -7

Duty Station: Based at CAD Jumla field office, Kanaka Sundari Rural Municipality, Jumla (frequently visits to project areas)

Job period: Till June 2026 most probably can extend to June 2028

Report to: Project Coordinator 

Salary and Benefits: As per the organization's norms commensurate with the project agreement

Job Summary: The project officer will play technical role in quality & timely delivery of project interventions according to the objectives and approaches described in the project proposal and contract documents and to the satisfaction of the project stakeholders. She will provide technical guidance to Project Coordinator to design and monitoring of project activities as well as support to field team  for quality delivery of project especially related to protection from violence and Gender based violence. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Compliance to policies, rules/regulations and guidelines

• Adhere policies, rules & regulations and guidelines of CAD and Plan International Nepal including safeguarding children and program participants. 

2. Key responsibility and tasks

• Support Project Coordinator in Planning, reporting and qualitative analysis of interventions.
• Facilitate for the gender sensitive, child protection system especially child protection services are improved at community level to prevent and protect children from genderbased violence and harmful social norms and practices as well as case management.
• Aware and capacitate staff and key stakeholders on GBV, child protection mechanism, gender responsive service delivery and sponsorship policies, rules, regulations and guidelines 
• Promote child participation and child rights awareness at community level. Conduct awareness activities to prevent CEFM, GBV, and harmful traditional practices
• Strengthen community-based child protection mechanisms and referral pathways 
• Identify and support children at risk, especially girls from marginalized communities
• Effective, strong and smooth relationship building between sponsored children and community people with sponsors; 
• Planning and implementation of project activities without compromising its quality as per agreed with Plan International Nepal
• Ensure high degree of technical expertise while the implementing project relevant to technical specifications/standards
• Work closely with local government representatives and other stakeholders for effective implementation of the Girls Standing Strong Project
• Design training, orientation and awareness raising events and prepare contents for quality delivery. 
• Work closely, coach and support project facilitators, field supervisors   to achieve program quality at target community
• Monitor the progress of community facilitators/social mobilizers through frequent field visits, report performance on monthly basis
• Influencing for promoting children’s agenda on Protection, child participation in annual and strategic planning of R/Municipalities in line within influencing objectives
• Attend meetings, workshop, trainings, exposure visits and interaction program organized by Plan International Nepal, CAD, Nepal and other organization (relevant sector) as well
• Ensure lessons learnt, challenges and case studies are documented in the project

3. Documentation, quality control, and Reporting

• Conduct regular field monitoring visits and track progress of activities 
• Document case studies, success stories, lessons learned, and challenges 
• Support to Project Coordinator to prepare timely and quality periodic reports 
• Support Monitoring & Documentation Officer in data collection and reporting 
• Ensure proper documentation aligned with donor and organizational requirements

4. Networking and Coordination

• Maintain good coordination with project team, in house projects/staffs, partner organizations, community and stakeholders to contribute in achieving the goals and objectives of the project;
• Maintain smooth relationship with sponsorship family and sponsors with valid information and documentation process 

5. Others

• Any other duties towards achievement of project objectives assigned by the line Manager and  Program Specialist/concerned staff of Plan International.

6. Academic Qualification, Experience and Competencies

a. Academic Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Preferred Master's degree) in, social science, Sociology, Rural Development or related field 
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Child Protection, Gender, GBV, or social development sector 
• Experience in CEFM prevention, safeguarding, and case management is highly preferred 
• Experience working with NGOs/INGOs and community-based projects

b. Required Professional and Social Competencies

• Strong knowledge of children Act, laws, policies, regulations and safeguarding standards 
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills 
• Experience in community mobilization and stakeholder engagement 
• Strong reporting, documentation, and analytical skills 
• Fluency in Nepali and English (written and spoken)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines 
• Willingness to travel frequently and work in remote areas

Link: Format_CV

Interested results-oriented candidates who meet the above-mentioned required qualifications and experiences can submit applications in the given format at cadrecruit2020@gmail.com by Wednesday, April 08, 2026, before 5:00 PM.

Encourage people from disadvantaged and marginalized communities (Women, Dalit, Indigenous, Madhesi, Muslim and people with disabilities) to apply. Local candidates will be given high priority.  Only short-listed candidates will be notified for selection process. Telephone inquiries shall not be entertained.