Preservation of Environment and Social Welfare Association of Nepal (PESWAN)

DRM &AA Officer/Admin, Finance, and Procurement Officer/Community Development Worker

Job posted on 13 July 2026 (Apply Till 19th July 2026)

Preservation of Environment and Social Welfare Association of Nepal (PESWAN) non-profit social NGO based in Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur. PESWAN is dedicated to help the people living in diverse communities throughout the country, working especially for the vulnerable, marginalized and poor population to uplift their lives and well-being. PESWAN is working the Environment, Health, Education, Disaster Risk Reduction/Climate Change Adaption and Livelihood along with Governance, GEDSI and Advocacy as cross cutting themes.

Preservation of Environment and Social Welfare Association of Nepal is implementing the Managing Risks through Economic Development (M-RED) project for approximately 1.5 years in vulnerable communities of Suklaphanta, Laljhadi and Punarbas in Kanchanpur District, M-RED focuses on the nexus between economic development and disaster preparedness, aiming to enhance community resilience to recurring shocks and stresses. The project promotes sustainable, scalable interventions through disaster readiness, early action, innovation, and localization, adapting technologies and methods to address evolving disaster and climate risks.

M-RED will accelerate the replication and scaleup of its interventions through multi-pronged approach -: increasing self-sustaining disaster readiness capacities in target communities, and influencing the enabling conditions needed to promote sustainability, replication, and scale while promoting innovation through early action, community led anticipatory action and localization.

The project will focus on adapting and refining technologies, tools, and methods to maintain relevance, appropriateness, and sustainability in the face of shifting disaster and climate risks and changing socio-economic conditions. The project will support creating enabling conditions for interventions through external resources from government, private sector, and service providers (investment and technical support) that will amplify the broader impact of M-RED.

1. Disaster Risk Management and Anticipatory Action Officer (DRM &AA Officer) - One

Duty Station: Office Based, PESWAN Office Mahendranagar with frequent field visit to M-RED program area in Kailali and Kanchanpur

The Disaster Risk Management and Anticipatory Action Officer will be responsible for implementing the overall interventions of the M-RED Project in Kanchanpur district with guidance from the Executive Director (ED) of the PESWAN. The DRM and AA officer will be responsible for supporting the effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities related to Disaster Risk Management (DRM), Anticipatory Action (AA), Nature-based Solutions (NbS), and Risk Sensitive Livelihoods. The incumbent should lead to the technical implementation of Community-Led Anticipatory Action (CLAA), Group Cash Transfer (GCT), and localization of Early Warning Systems (EWS). The role involves providing technical guidance to field teams and local stakeholders, ensuring quality delivery of interventions, and promoting inclusive, climate-resilient, and locally led approaches. The officer will work closely with communities, local governments, and program staff to strengthen capacity, foster coordination, and contribute to evidence-based programming. The primary responsibility of the DRM and AA officer is to supervise Community Facilitator and coordinate and collaborate with M-RED program teams at Mercy Corps and SEEWAC Kailali along with program stakeholders.

Academic Education, Knowledge and Work Experiences

Mercy Corps program teams, M-RED partners in Kailali, District Level authorities, Local government organizations,

REPORTS TO

Executive Director and or Chairperson

SUPERVISORY ROLE

Community Facilitators

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Partner Organization Authority, Partner Organization policies and procedures, Mercy Corps policies and procedures; M-RED grant agreement and policies; M-RED project team.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19CzZPwawnoMoRmeUBEJoDi2dt4q4mVXL/edit

2. Admin, Finance, and Procurement Officer - One

Duty Station

PESWAN Office, Bhimdatta-18, Katan-Kanchanpur

The Admin, Finance, and Procurement Officer will ensure a functional, effective & efficient accounting & financial system and timely preparation and submission of reports to donors. He/She will be working closely with the organization’s Finance and Project Team to run the smooth operations of accounting and Logistic management.

Required qualification and experience

Partner organization authorities and M-RED Project Team

REPORTS TO

Program Officer/ Executive Director

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Partner Organization Authority, Partner Organization policies and procedures, Mercy Corps policies and procedures; M-RED grant agreement and policies; M-RED finance and compliance team, M-RED project team

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pybqv0CKpq1jjT7yyY7imrLQjf9ibnVI/edit

3. सामुदायिक विकास कार्यकर्ता (Community Development Worker) 2

कार्य क्षेत्रः कार्यक्रम कार्यान्वयन हुने सम्बन्धित पालिका

सामुदायिक विकास कार्यकर्ताको भुमिका र जिम्मेवारी

शैक्षिक योग्यता तथा कार्य अनुभव

जवाफदेहिता : कार्यक्रम अधिकृत, अनुगमन, प्रशासन तथा वित्तिय अधिकृत, सम्बन्धित संस्था, मर्सिकोर/एमरेड टिम

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E8cD9qq5999oXxBpVY9oAGYFOgOnpWLq/edit

Interested candidates who meet the criteria are requested to send their application letter with their updated biodata it to [email protected] by July 19, 2026, Sunday before 5:00 PM. The names of two referees with contact details must be written in the resume.

Preference will be given to Local, people from disadvantaged and marginalized communities (Women, Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi, Muslims). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process. Telephone inquiries shall not be entertained.

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