Compassionate Hands For Nepal Vacancy for Gender Officer
Vacancy Announcement
We are pleased to announce that Compassionate Hands For Nepal, a non-government organization has a vacancy for the following posts.
We are looking for highly motivated, independent and compassionate candidates who are interested in humanitarian work and being part of the CHFN family.
Gender Officer - 1
Contract Types: Annual contract (2-year project) possible for extension
Reports: Program Manager
Station: Dolakha and Sindhupalchowk, 60% of project works in the field.
Project Location: Dolakha and Sindhupalchowk,
Experience & Key Competencies:
Minimum bachelor’s degree in development studies or social science.
At least 3 years of experience working with NGOs, focused on gender equality, protection and safeguarding.
Ability to ensure the project team and the community people operate in a secure environment and are aware of safeguarding policies.
Very good communication skills with excellent written and spoken Nepali and English.
Proven ability to network, coordinate, and presentation skills with key local actors is preferred.
Good writing and computer skills, including gathering information directly from the community and from secondary sources to prepare reports and presentations.
Ability to plan and organize work effectively and deal with multiple tasks simultaneously and manage challenges & risks.
Should have experience working on gender equality initiatives focused on behavioral change.
Passionate about helping at-risk, vulnerable, SGBV/HT-affected women and girls and women at risk of trafficking/re-trafficking, organizing them for the Journey to Healing process for their restoration.
Experience of organizing events, consultation, and training facilitation
Experiences of working in partnerships and coordination among different stakeholders and organizations at municipalities/rural municipalities with social mobilization skills.
Proven ability to learn quickly and facilitate program implementation to achieve stated results and objectives.
Willingness to travel extensively between project locations.
Having a valid two-wheeler driving license.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
Implement the project activities as per the project plan in the field.
Liaise and coordinate with the local government, line agencies, like-minded organizations, NGOs working in the Palika, CBOs, and other relevant community-based structures at the field level.
Represent CHFN's values, vision and mission in the municipalities and districts where we operate in a professional, honest, transparent, and positive way to help build CHFN's image.
To act as the point of contact for any safeguarding, child, and adult protection concerns, providing timely, relevant support and/or referrals at the field level.
Help build trust and confidence in CHFN’s reporting, investigation and follow-up systems and foster a climate where team members feel confident and comfortable coming forward with issues.
Ensure field safety and security for smooth implementation of the project activities in the field.
Compile events and periodical reports and case/success stories and prepare monthly/quarterly reports and submit them to the line manager.
Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager and Director.
We are an equal opportunity organization and woman applicants are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates meeting the above criteria are requested to submit their application (cover letter, CV) from link https://forms.gle/RuQpunm9Fktki7aR9 Only short-listed candidates will be called for further processing in the selection in process. We reserve the right to reject any/all applications without assigning any reason whatsoever. No telephone inquiries will be entertained.
Note: Salary & benefits will be in accordance with CHFN’s staff policy.
Deadline for Application: 17th July 2025 (5:00 PM)
Compassionate Hands For Nepal
Lalitpur-15, Satdobato