Caritas Nepal Vacancy for Social Mobilizer & GEDSI Focal Person
Caritas Nepal is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the poor, disadvantaged, and marginalized individuals, regardless of caste, creed, ethnicity, religion, or nationality. Founded in 1990 by the Catholic Church in response to devastating floods and natural disasters, Caritas Nepal aims to create a peaceful, equitable, and just society that fosters solidarity and respects human dignity. The organization focuses on social justice, community development, disaster risk management, sustainable livelihoods, support for migrants and refugees, anti-trafficking efforts, emergency response, recovery support, and advocacy on social issues.
Job Code: SM-GEDSI
Designation: Social Mobilizer & GEDSI Focal Person
Required No.: 1 Person for Lamahi Municipality 1, Dang
Location: Lamahi Municipality 1, Dang Under Caritas Nepal, Provincial office, Kohalpur
Project Overview:
Caritas Nepal, with financial and technical support from CRS Nepal, is currently implementing the Preparing communities and local leaders towards climate-Resilience, disaster Preparedness, Anticipatory actions, and early Recovery (PREPARE) project. This project aims to support vulnerable and marginalized communities living along the Rapti River Basin in Banke and Dang Districts. Projects will implement its activities in 16 communities of the 4 Municipalities which are Rapti Sonari Rural Municipality and Duduwa Rural Municipality in Banke District, Lamahi Municipality and Rajpur Rural Municipality in Dang District. Project will support 1500 HHs through disaster risk reduction activities and 750 HHs through agriculture and resilient livelihood activities.
Position Overview
The Social Mobilizer & GEDSI Focal Person is responsible for carrying out the overall responsibility of social mobilization and GEDSI Component of “Preparing communities and local leaders towards Climate‑Resilience, Disaster Preparedness, Anticipatory Actions, and Early Recovery (PREPARE)” at field level and ensuring the activities are delivered on time and to the desired standard as outlined in the project plan and timetable.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education Experience:
- +2 / Intermediate in any discipline (Bachelor’s degree preferred).Minimum 4 years of experience for +2 holders, OR minimum 2 years of experience for Bachelor’s degree holders.
- Experienced in working with women, Dalits, persons with disabilities, marginalized groups, and other vulnerable communities. Good understanding of GEDSI, safeguarding, community engagement, and accountability mechanisms.
Languages: Good command of Nepali and English; knowledge of the local language (Tharu and Awadi)/community context will be an advantage.
Core competency: Strong communication, facilitation, coordination, and report-writing skills. Acts as a team player and facilitates teamworkGood interpersonal communication skills Ability and willingness to travel frequently to the project communities and field Locations, work under pressure, and in remote or difficult circumstances.Having two wheelers’ licences will be an advantage.
Job Description
Click the given link for full Job Description: https://tinyurl.com/GEDSIFocal
How to apply:
You are required to rename CV as Job Code_First.Name_Last.Name. Email subject should contain the applied designation else will not be accepted.
You are required to fill up the job application form. Please click the link below. (Mandatory)
Caritas Nepal Job Application form for Social Mobilizer and GEDSI Focal Person – Fill out form
Interested applicants meeting the criteria are requested to send the documents (application letter, updated CV with references, and a recent photograph) to vacancy@caritas.org.np no later than 17:00 hours on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
Please note: Positions are either field based or involves extensive travel to villages / rural areas where living conditions are minimal. Only those willing to travel and committed to serve the communities in rural settings need apply. Caritas is an equal opportunity employer and encourage women / members of marginalized communities / disadvantaged groups to apply. Candidates from the Lamahi Municipality will be preferred.
Caritas Nepal promotes its principles, strategies, policies, and procedures on Safeguarding (including Child Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual, Exploitation and Abuse), and Safety & Security and all applicants must adhere to Caritas Nepal’s key policies and procedures.