Shelter In-charge (1 Position)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Shelter In-charge (1 Position)

Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal

Reports To: Executive Director

Employment Type: Full-Time / Contractual

Application Deadline: No later than 5:00 PM on November 26, 2026.

About APEIRON

Alleviate Poverty Empowering Women in Rural Areas of Nepal (APEIRON) established in 2004 with a vision- "People of all genders can pursue any opportunities they choose and are not restrained by gender related barriers to rights, resources and services". APEIRON works with vulnerable women and children to overcome the barriers in their life, including gender-based violence, restricted access to and control over resources, low literacy, and other social, economic and legal challenges. It works in Five areas: i) GBV prevention and response ii) Vulnerable women and socio-economic empowerment iii) OVC protection and education iv) Women, men, girls and boy’s reproductive health rights v) Institutional partnership and collaboration. APEIRON works through holistic programming for GBV prevention and gender norms transformation focusing on underlying causes of gender inequality and improving the condition and status of Nepali women.

About the Project

APEIRON, is implementing shelter home services to provide a safe, secure, and supportive environment for women and children affected by gender-based violence and other forms of vulnerability. APEIRON invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Shelter In-charge to ensure the effective management and delivery of quality shelter services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the overall day-to-day operation and administration of the shelter home.
• Ensure a safe, secure, hygienic, and supportive environment for shelter residents.
• Coordinate protection, psychosocial, medical, legal, and rehabilitation services for residents.
• Supervise shelter staff and manage duty schedules and performance.
• Manage shelter supplies, inventory, operational resources, and expense documentation in coordination with the Admin and Finance Department.
• Coordinate with government agencies, hospitals, police, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain proper records and submit timely progress and administrative reports.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, child protection, PSEA, confidentiality, and organizational policies.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Management, Public Administration, Gender Studies, or a relevant discipline. A Master's degree will be an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in shelter management, GBV response, women's empowerment, or social service delivery.
• Experience in staff supervision, administration, coordination, and reporting.
• Good communication, leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, confidentiality, and survivor-centred approaches.
• Good computer skills and proficiency in written and spoken Nepali and English.

To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit an updated CV, cover letter, and copies of relevant academic and experience certificates to info@apeironnepal.org or physically to APEIRON's office at Baluwatar, Kathmandu, no later than 5:00 PM on November 26, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection process. Women and candidates with relevant experience in GBV response and shelter management are strongly encouraged to apply.

APEIRON reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.