REED Nepal Vacancy for Nutrition and Livelihood Assistant Officer
Vacancy Announcement
Rural Education and Environment Development Centre (REED Nepal) established in 2000 AD as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with a vision for quality education and a resilient Environment for a just society. REED Nepal has been working with a prime focus on education development and environmental sustainability. It adopts a holistic approach for ensuring quality and inclusive education in rural community schools in Nepal and contributes to environmental development and sustainability in collaboration, coordination, and partnership with local government and concerned stakeholders. The organization works to strengthen schools management and governance system, capacity enhancement of teachers, provide remedial teaching and alternative education support, school infrastructural development, supports in mainstreaming Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), and intervenes in school based DRR. REED Nepal has its funding partnership with Karuna Trust, Karuna Deutschland Ev., and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Nepal Australian Friendship Association (NAFA), DESWOS, and so on. REED Nepal invites applications from the eligible candidates for the below position for based in Sindupalchowak district:
Post: Nutrition and Livelihood Assistant Officer
Duty Station: Melamchi Municipality, Sindhupalchok
Duration: 1 Year (possibility of extension based on performance and funds available)
Report to: Project Coordinator
Salary: As per organizational policy
Project Summary: REED Nepal has been implementing the project with the objectives of Secure Nutrition for a Resilient Start in Melamchi Municipality, links school gardens, household farming, and forest management to strengthen food security and climate resilience across eight wards. The project equips schools with functional kitchen gardens, diversified meal plans, and active eco-clubs that run at least three environmental activities while supporting households to adopt two or more climate-smart practices (kitchen gardening, drip irrigation, tunnel farming, crop diversification, organic composting). It also builds inclusive governance and sustainable management capacity in six Community Forest User Groups, recognizing forests' role for watershed and soil health.
Required Qualification & Experience
Academic: Proficiency Certificate Level (Diploma) or equivalent in Agriculture Science, Horticulture, Agribusiness, Nutrition, or related field with experience in rural agriculture development, nutrition management, and marketing. Bachelor's degree preferred.
At least two years of professional experience in nutrition, livelihood, food security, climate-smart agriculture, and resilient livelihood projects.
At least two years of experience in agricultural production, agribusiness, and market linkage promotion.
Experience working with schools, community groups, cooperatives, and local government structures is desirable.
Please click the following link to download the detailed job description.
JD Link: JD_Nutrition_and_Livelihood_Technician(Assistant officer)
Interested and eligible candidates who meet above criteria can apply with their updated CV and Application Letter link here:
https://forms.gle/z3BvQAFtJAf4tpxC9
Interested candidates meeting above-mentioned criteria are requested to submit the above application form no later than 20th June, 2026 before 17:00 hrs.
REED is an equal opportunity employer. Competent candidates from disadvantaged groups, female People with Disabilities, Dalit, Janajati and inhabitants of the project districts will be given priority. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the further selection process.
REED Nepal is committed to child safeguarding and the prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation. Any offer of employment will require a Police Check document and commitment to REED Nepal’s Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
No telephone inquiries will be entertained, and any inappropriate recommendation will automatically disqualify the candidate from further processing.
REED reserves the right to qualify/disqualify applications in any case.