Various Positions

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Swisscontact is an independent non-profit development organization established in 1959 by representatives of the Swiss private sector and civil society. Our development work focuses on private sector-led, sustainable economic development with improved quality of life for all in developing and emerging countries. A key focus is to strengthen the skills of individuals and foster the competitiveness of businesses.

Swisscontact, registered as an International Non-Governmental Organisation has been operating in Nepal since 1991. Currently, Swisscontact Nepal has five development programmes across all seven provinces.

Swisscontact in Nepal is implementing the European Union funded Creating Opportunities for Youth in Digital Economy (CODE) project in partnership with Robotics Association of Nepal and Restless Development in Gandaki and Madhesh Province. The overall objective of CODE is to contribute to inclusive and sustainable economic growth by equipping young people with the digital knowledge, skills, and opportunities necessary to participate meaningfully in the digital economy. This will be achieved through strengthening the capacities of CSOs, training service providers, schools, and local governments. Swisscontact invites applications from qualified candidates (Nepali citizens) for the following positions:

Position: Team Leader (Kathmandu with frequent travel to project areas)

Required Education and Experience & Skills:

• Master or higher degree in social sciences, economics, development studies, business administration and/or related fields.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in projects in youth engagement, employment, and empowerment, skills development, and/or entrepreneurship development including at least 5 years of experience in leading and managing such projects.

Position: Skills and Enterprise Development Manager (Kathmandu with frequent travel to project areas)

Required Education and Experience & Skills:

• Master or higher degree in social sciences, economics, development studies, business administration and/or related fields.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in projects in skills development, and/or entrepreneurship development projects.

Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Kathmandu with frequent travel to project areas)

Required Education and Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline with at least 5 years of relevant work experience (Monitoring and Results Measurement and Learning).
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative research and capable of designing survey tools, data entry, data analysis and writing report.

To Apply: Please visit our website https://www.swisscontact.org/en/countries/nepal/jobs for a detailed job description and submit a job application form Team Leader, Skills and Enterprise Development Manager and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer through an online portal.

The deadline for submission of the application is January 16, 2026.

Swisscontact will not entertain any phone enquiries or other such solicitations for these positions. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection process. Swisscontact reserves the right to reject any and all applications.

Swisscontact is an equal opportunity employer. Women and applicants from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.