Child Development Nepal (CDN) Vacancy for District Coordinator

Child Development Nepal (CDN), established in 2015 (2071 B.S.) and registered with the District Administration Office, Sarlahi, is a community-based non-governmental organization affiliated with the Social Welfare Council (SWC). CDN has been actively working for a decade across Madhesh Province to uplift marginalized and deprived children, adolescents, youth, and women by promoting their rights, well-being, and access to essential services. The organization implements programs in education, health, nutrition, WASH, livelihood promotion, TVET, women empowerment, child rights, environmental sanitation, gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), as well as disaster response and preparedness. With strong coordination and collaboration with local governments, schools, health facilities, community groups, and development partners, CDN has built a strong grassroots presence and community trust in Sarlahi, Mahottari, and Rautahat districts.

CDN has recently launched a new project titled “Health, DRR and Education Project” in Sarlahi, Mahottari, and Rautahat to improve community health, strengthen disaster risk reduction (DRR) preparedness, and enhance the quality of education for vulnerable families. The project focuses on promoting preventive health practices, nutrition awareness, school safety, resilience building, and child-friendly learning environments through meaningful engagement with mothers’ groups, adolescents, youth, teachers, community leaders, and local authorities. This initiative aims to reduce vulnerabilities and support marginalized communities to access better health services, safer educational spaces, and improved disaster preparedness.

In this context, CDN invites qualified, committed, and motivated candidates to join our team and contribute to advancing health, education, and disaster resilience across the target districts.

Post: District Coordinator

No. of Vacancy: 3

Project: Health, DRR and Education

Duty Station: Sarlahi / Mahottari / Rautahat

Reporting to: Executive Director

1. Position Overview

The District Coordinator will be responsible for planning, implementing, supervising, and monitoring all project activities under the “Health, DRR and Education” project at the district level. The position ensures strong coordination with local governments, schools, health facilities, communities, and project staff to achieve project goals related to health, education, and disaster risk reduction (DRR). The role requires leadership, field supervision, documentation skills, and strong stakeholder engagement.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Project Implementation

• Lead and oversee all district-level activities related to health, education, nutrition, and DRR.
• Ensure timely and quality implementation of planned interventions in coordination with field teams.
• Facilitate awareness sessions, trainings, school safety activities, health campaigns, and DRR preparedness actions.

B. Coordination & Networking

• Maintain regular coordination with Municipalities, Ward Offices, Health Posts, Schools, Women/Mothers’ Groups, and local partners.
• Represent CDN in district-level meetings, clusters, and technical working groups.
• Strengthen partnerships with community-based organizations and stakeholders.

C. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Conduct frequent field visits to ensure progress, quality, and compliance.
• Collect and verify field data, success stories, and case studies.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to the central office.

D. Staff Supervision & Capacity Building

• Supervise Field Officers, Social Mobilizers, and volunteers in the district.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and capacity-building support to improve field performance.
• Ensure staff adhere to organizational policies, safeguarding standards, and code of conduct.

E. Budget & Logistics Management

• Manage district-level budgets and ensure expenditures are as per guidelines.
• Oversee logistics, procurement support, and distribution of project materials.
• Ensure transparency, accountability, and proper documentation.

F. Community Engagement

• Mobilize mothers’ groups, adolescents, teachers, youth groups, and community leaders.
• Promote community awareness on preventive health practices, nutrition, school safety, and DRR.
• Support community-led advocacy and resilience-building activities.

Requirements

3. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Public Health, Education, Social Work, Rural Development, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in NGO project coordination (Health, DRR, Education preferred).
• Knowledge of government systems, local governance, DRR, nutrition, and community mobilization.
• Strong communication, coordination, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage teams and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in MS Office, reporting, email, and field data management.
• Willingness to travel frequently across rural communities.

Benefits

4. Key Competencies

• Leadership and team supervision
• Monitoring & evaluation
• Government and stakeholder coordination
• Report writing and documentation
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Community mobilization skills
• Time management and multitasking
• Sensitivity to gender, inclusion, and safeguarding

5. Personal Attributes

• Honest, transparent, and accountable
• Respectful and good at relationship-building
• Motivated and committed to social development
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Empathetic and community-focused

Most Imporrtant Instructions

• Interested candidates must submit an application letter addressing the required competencies.
  Required documents include: Cover Letter, Updated CV, Academic Certificates, Experience Certificates, and other relevant documents.
• Candidates will be evaluated based on their experience, skills, and qualifications.
• All documents must be compiled in PDF format and sent to: vacancy@cdnepal.org.np
• For inquiries, contact: 046–540194 or email: info@cdnepal.org.np
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection processes such as interviews.
• Candidates unable to attend the interview or verify required information may be excluded from the selection process.
• Interviews will be conducted at the Barahathawa office, as assigned.
• For detailed information, please visit our website: www.cdnepal.org.np
• The organization reserves the right to accept or reject any application at any stage of the recruitment process.

Note: You can view this notice and other updates through the CDN website: https://cdnepal.org.np/news- publications

Deadline: December 8, 2025