Various Position

Job Description

Introduction

Nepal Disabled Women Association (NDWA) is a non-government organization (NGO) established in 1998, led by women with disability. NDWA has been working since it's establishment for the ‘empowerment of women with disabilities to ensure and utilize their fundamental rights’ through focused program on education, health, livelihood, rehabilitation, meaningful participation and representation by doing advocacy, capacity building and awareness raising. Women with disabilities still face discrimination and isolation from the nation & community due to the lack of awareness, education, communication, access in health, poor economic condition, mobility barrier, less employment & job opportunities, lack of proper government system/mechanism, lack of supporting policies and proper implementation. NDWA with its work throughout the years has been able to achieve many positive results on education, health, economic, livelihood & opportunity. Much still needs to be done for the betterment of women with disabilities. 

NDWA is implementing this program under pillars ‘Meaningful Participation and Representation of girls/women with disabilities’ and ‘Advocacy and lobby work for policy formation and implementation’ and ‘Inclusive education, economic empowerment, livelihood, and rehabilitation for girls/women with disabilities.

The Nepal Disabled Women Association (NDWA) is seeking an experienced and highly qualified Nepali candidate to as Provincial GEDSI Lead/Trainers for ACCESS project—Accelerating Civil Society’s Role in Securing Education for All in Madhesh, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim Provinces. This initiative, led by People in Need (PIN). The main program aims to improve participation and advance equitable access to education in Madhesh, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim.

Scope of Work

Under the direct supervision of the NDWA Provincial GEDSI Lead/Trainers will support Project team in the effective implementation of the related activities under the project and represent NDWA at Provincial/local/district. This includes coordinating with provincial partners of consortia members (PIN, NCE, and ALN) supporting program, M&E department, and partners’ staff and district chapters in the implementation of project deliverable in the field. S/he will be responsible for management of activities trackers, information sharing across the organization, partners and other relevant stakeholders.

Various Position

1. Provincial GEDSI Trainer – “Accelerating Civil Society’s Role in Securing Education for All in Madhesh, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces”, under the ‘ACCESS’ Programme

Opening: 1 position

Position: Provincial GEDSI Trainer

Location: Working areas Sudurpaschim Province (Kanchanpur, Achham, and Bajura) Based on Achham

Duration: One Year (with possibility of extension)

Reports to: Project Lead- ACCESS

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage operational aspects of the project, ensuring compliance with financial, administrative, logistics, communication, safeguarding, and procurement policies of NDWA and lead organizations.
• Lead, guide, and support the project team to ensure quality project delivery, adaptive management, alignment with governmental programs, and effective mainstreaming of GEDSI, inclusivity, and safeguarding across all activities.
• Coordinate with consortium partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure timely production of deliverables, clear communication, representation in forums, and collaboration for optimal project impact.
• Act as the provincial focal point for communication, advocacy, networking, donor engagement, and community relations to enhance project visibility and influence policy dialogue.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes by coordinating assessments, analyzing program implementation, and applying findings to improve project outcomes and value for money.
• Facilitate capacity building of CSOs and local partners, promoting inclusive education methodologies, transparency, and accountability through training and material development.
• Ensure safeguarding compliance by embedding protection policies in all project stages, promoting awareness within teams, and managing risk, case handling, and emergency response effectively.
• Conduct risk mapping and implement mitigation measures, including safeguarding and risk analysis at field level.
• Help ensure systematic capture of sector-specific results, outputs, outcomes, and impact through effective M&E.
• Implement planned activities, review progress, prepare reports, and document success stories and case studies.
• Produce and submit timely written activity and outcome reports to Project Coordinator.
• Ensure safeguarding of children, vulnerable groups, persons with disabilities, and conflict-affected populations.
• Support NDWA monitoring, program departments, partners, and external evaluation teams to ensure ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social science/work, rural development, or relevant field, with at least 4 years of demonstrated work experience with an I/NGO in the following areas:
• Knowledge and engagement/implementation of SESP, inclusive education, GEDSI, engagement in provincial AIN, clusters and relevant forums, working/handling CSOs and partnership skills will be value added.
• Knowledge of working modality with MUAN, NARMIN, provincial - level GIEN, SMC and PTA federations and their mobilization
• CBOs/CSOs capacity development and sub-granting; improving coordination in civil society space and with key community and LG/GoN stakeholders; community engagement/participation and local government mobilization.
• Technical capacities to implement inclusive education methodologies, approaches, mobilization including strengthening of CSOs, Transparency and accountability of education plans across Local Government 
• Proven experience in Girls and Inclusive Education Network across three layers of Government/school
• Local language proficiency will be a plus.
• Good verbal and written English and Nepali language
• Experience working with diverse Civil Society Organizations and their meaningful participation in inclusive governance.
• Outstanding communications and networking and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of gender and social norms in program design and implementation.

2. Inclusive Education Campaigner – “Accelerating Civil Society’s Role in Securing Education for All in Madhesh, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces”, under the ‘ACCESS’ Programme

Opening: 1 Position

Position: Inclusive Education Campaigner

Location: Parsa, Madhesh Province

Duration: 10 Month (with possibility of extension)

Reports to: Provincial GEDSI Trainer – ACCESS

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support Project Coordinator in managing field-level project implementation with consortium partners, provincial GEDSI Trainer, Federal GEDSI Technical Specialist, and project team.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with key district-level partners and stakeholders.
• Assist in adaptive management and facilitation approaches within the project.
• Help ensure systematic capture of sector-specific results, outputs, outcomes, and impact through effective M&E.
• Provide timely feedback for programmatic adaptations in collaboration with the Project Coordinator and GEDSI Trainer.
• Conduct risk mapping and implement mitigation measures, including safeguarding and risk analysis at field level.
• Coordinate with other SESP, education agencies, and relevant stakeholders locally.
• Assist in development and oversee implementation of project interventions at field level.
• Implement planned activities, review progress, prepare reports, and document success stories and case studies.
• Collaborate closely with provincial GEDSI Trainer and NDWA/NCE/ALN teams.
• Conduct capacity development and community engagement linked to project activities, including managing third-party grant support.
• Coordinate with M&E, program departments, partners, and external evaluators for regular monitoring and evaluation.
• Support Project Coordinator in ensuring finance compliance with project financial requirements.
• Liaise with relevant government and non-government agencies/organizations.
• Produce and submit timely written activity and outcome reports to GEDSI Trainer.
• Ensure safeguarding of children, vulnerable groups, people with disabilities, and conflict-affected populations.
• Act as focal point for NDWA communication, linkage, and sustainability at the field level.
• Facilitate clear communication and coordination among NDWA, partners, government stakeholders, and beneficiaries; represent NDWA in district forums.
• Support NDWA monitoring, program departments, partners, and external evaluation teams to ensure ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

Requirements

+2 in education, social science/work, rural development, or relevant field, with at least 3 years of work experience with an I/NGO in the following areas:

• Knowledge and engagement / implementation of SESP, inclusive education, GEDSI prosperities, engagement in provincial AIN, clusters and relevant forums, working/handling CSOs and partnership skills will be value added
• Knowledge of working modality with MUAN, NARMIN, province-level GIEN, SMC and PTA federations and their mobilization
• Technical capacities to implement inclusive education methodologies and approaches and mobilization including strengthening of CSOs, Transparency and accountability of education plans across Local Government (LGs)
• Proven experience in Girls and Inclusive Education Network across three tiers/school
• Local language proficiency (Bajika, Bhojpuri, Maithili, Tharu) will be a plus.
• Good verbal and written English and Nepali language.

Deadline for Application: 26th October,2025

Submission Procedure :

Applications should be sent to “vacancy@ndwa.org.np”, with the subject line: “ Vacancy Apply _Post” along with updated resume, copy of citizenship, Cover Letter.

Candidates from the targeted province, women, disabilities and other marginalized and minority groups are encouraged to apply.