SOS Children's Villages Nepal Vacancy for Various Positions

SOS Children’s Villages Nepal, a non-governmental social development organisation, supports children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief. We advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We offer a secure and friendly work environment and are committed to safeguarding the rights of children by having zero tolerance policy in this regard. We are further committed to providing a safe environment for coworkers and children, young people and adults with whom we work, where human rights are respected and upheld, and healthy relations are fostered by building organisational systems, capacity, and awareness on our Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We are now looking for interested and qualified individuals for the various positions for the Community-Based Family Strengthening Programme (CBFSP) in Nisdi Rural Municipality of Palpa district.

Posiiton: Project Coordinator: 1 (Full-time) (Based in Nisdi Rural Municipality)

The Project Coordinator plays a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of the initiative. This position requires strong organisational, leadership and interpersonal skills, along with a deep understanding of the programme’s core areas. The role involves ensuring the effective implementation of the community-based family strengthening programme in collaboration with diverse stakeholders, while also requiring the ability to adapt and provide solutions in dynamic situations.

Key performance areas and main responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders and contractors to develop and align the programme plan, ensuring consistency with project objectives.
• Lead and support activity planning and implementation at the municipality level, maintaining effective communication with local stakeholders.
• Oversee budget planning, school construction, project execution, and staff administration; facilitate the development of a robust monitoring and evaluation framework; and prepare comprehensive progress reports for timely submission.
• Provide technical guidance to team members and address capacity-building needs to ensure effective programme implementation.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, community leaders, and other key stakeholders.

Qualifications, experience and skills:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., development studies, social sciences, public health, education, employability/entrepreneurship, etc.), with at least a second division or equivalent from a recognised university.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in programme management and coordination, including construction-related projects, with a focus on child development, child protection, education, livelihood, WASH, health, nutrition, and local governance.
• Demonstrated expertise in policies, regulations, and frameworks related to children, including alternative care guidelines, with a proven track record in local-level stakeholder engagement, partnership building, and resource mobilisation.
• Strong communication skills in English and Nepali, with proficiency in computer applications, including report writing.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with a positive attitude.

Posiiton: Project Officer: 2 (Full-time) (Based in Nisdi Rural Municipality)

The Project Officer, under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, supports the planning and execution of the Project. This position entails coordinating and implementing field-level activities in collaboration with Community Mobilisers to achieve programme goals and adhere to timelines.

Key performance areas and main responsibilities:

• Support the Project Coordinator in planning, implementing, and monitoring programme activities at the municipality level, including developing and maintaining family development plans for target families and coordinating service delivery.
• Maintain regular communication with target children and families, organise and manage community mobilisers, and ensure timely collection and management of documentation updates.
• Collaborate with local networks and advocacy groups to promote and protect the rights of targeted children.
• Compile monthly progress reports in consultation with community mobilisers.
• Stay updated on project activities and changes in policies related to children at national, provincial, and local levels to ensure alignment and compliance within the programme scope.

Qualifications, experience and skills:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., development studies, social sciences, public health, education, employability/entrepreneurship, etc.) with at least a second division or equivalent from a recognised university.
• A minimum of three years of experience in community-level programme implementation.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Nepali, with proficiency in computer applications and report writing.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a positive attitude.
• Preference will be given to local candidates who understand the local language.
• Preference will be given to candidates holding a two-wheeler license.

Posiiton: Admin and Finance Officer: 1 (Full-time) (Based in Nisdi Rural Municipality)

The Admin and Finance Officer, under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, maintains financial discipline through proper accounting. This role involves preparing financial reports, managing day-to-day transactions, conducting budget analysis and overseeing budget control and monitoring.

Key performance areas and main responsibilities:

• Oversee office operations, including logistics for field visits, management of correspondence, and facility maintenance.
• Support to organise programme events, and oversee budget preparation, financial transactions, statements, payroll and coworkers’ benefits.
• Maintain records, ensures compliance with local tax laws, files tax returns, and monitors cash flow for financial stability.
• Manage office supplies, implements security measures, analyse financial data for insights and handle petty cash and reimbursements.

Qualifications, experience and skills:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Studies, Business Management, or a related field with specialisation in Financial Management, with at least a second division or equivalent from a recognised university.
• At least three years of work experience in a similar role, with a focus on administrative responsibilities.
• Proficiency in office management, organisational operations, and accounting software.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Nepali, with proficiency in computer applications.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a positive attitude.
• Preference will be given to candidates with training in D365, Power BI, FAMAS, accounting, taxation, and financial reporting.
• Preference will be given to candidates who understand the local language.

Posiiton: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer: 1 (Full-time) (Based in Nisdi Rural Municipality)

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer, under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, plays a vital role in overseeing and ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of the programme. This position involves diverse responsibilities focusing on progress tracking, assessing, and reporting programme results to ensure the programme achievements align with set objectives.

Key performance areas and main responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework aligned with project objectives and indicators, including detailed plans for data collection methodologies and tools.
• Establish data collection systems, oversee the regular gathering of quantitative and qualitative data from diverse sources, ensure proper storage and security of data, and analyse findings to identify insights and areas for improvement.
• Prepare periodic progress reports based on M&E findings, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for each programme component to support overall progress reporting.
• Facilitate orientation and supervise data collection tasks carried out by coworkers at the municipality level.

Qualifications, experience and skills:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., development studies, social sciences, public health, education, economics etc.) with at least a second division or its equivalent.
• A minimum of three years of experience in the monitoring and evaluation sector in result-framework, reviewing and analysing the data, conduct need assessment of the projects, writing concept notes and progress reports.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Nepali, along with proficiency in computer applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• Preference will be given to local and candidates having a two–wheeler licens

​Salary and other benefits: As per the policies of the organisation.

Interested candidates are requested to apply with a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Academic Certificates, (equivalence from relevant government agencies if studied out of Nepal), Copy of Citizenship Certificate, a passport size photo and the Employment Application Form (mandatory; to be downloaded by clicking here) to: vacancy@sosnepal.org.np by 5: 00 pm, July 1, 2026.

Note: Please clearly mention the name of the project and the position you are applying for in your cover letter.

SOS Children’s Villages Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all the applications without assigning any reason whatsoever. SOS Children’s Villages Nepal follows the Inclusive Policy and therefore encourages women, people with disabilities, people of ethnic minorities and marginalised communities to apply.