Programme Officer

Experience Required

Not Required

Position

Programme Officer

Location

Sudhdhodhan Gaunpalika, Kapilvastu District, Lumbini Province

Beneficiaries

Girls aged 4–17, Community stakeholders

Salary: NPR 20,000 – 25,000/month (based on experience and qualifications) + exciting additional benefits

Contract Type

1-year fixed term (renewal based on performance)

About Atoot

Atoot is a Sport for Development NGO that uses football sessions, educational classes, life skills workshops, and community engagement to educate and empower girls in rural Nepal (Kapilvastu District).

We work with girls aged 4–17 years who often face gender-based discrimination, child marriage, school dropout, and other systemic challenges. Through equal, fair, and fun opportunities, Atoot aims to nurture strong, independent young women who become leaders of their own lives and communities.

Vision

Her Voice. Her Choice.

Mission

To provide equal sporting and educational opportunities for girls.

Flagship Programmes

Her Voice. Her Choice

Atoot is seeking a dynamic and committed Candiate to join our team as a Programme Officer. This position is based out of our office in Lumbini, and the area of work is Sudhdhodhan Gaunpalika, Kapilvastu District, Nepal.

Key Responsibilities

A. Programme & Education

Teach English, Mathematics, and Nepali to Atoot participants

Coach football sessions integrated with alternative learning methods

Design, update, and deliver educational and life skills curricula

Facilitate life skills workshops on topics such as menstruation, child marriage, gender equality, and personal development

B. Community Engagement

Lead and support community engagement activities with parents, teachers, and local leaders

Act as a mentor and role model for programme participants

Promote a safe, inclusive, and child-friendly learning environment

C. Reporting & Coordination

Prepare monthly programme reports and support Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) activities

Conduct organisational monitoring, evaluation, and social audits

Coordinate and liaise with local government bodies and stakeholders

Support grant writing, documentation, and online data entry as required

Requirements

Minimum +2 level or Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Social Work, Sociology, Education, Physical Education, or related fields). Master’s degree is desirable.

Strong written and spoken English

Proficient with Microsoft Office, email, Google Drive, and online tools

Willingness to live and work in rural communities

Basic proficiency in Awadhi/Hindi

Solid report writing skills

Valid driver’s licence (scooter/motorbike) – (Please apply ASAP if not acquired)

Positive reference from previous employer/academic supervisor

Good organisational and record-keeping abilities

Preferred Competencies and Behaviour

Deep commitment to girls’ empowerment and social change

Ability to work independently and within a team

High adaptability and resilience in rural contexts

Creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Strong communication and relationship-building abilities

A proactive attitude with a sense of urgency for impact

Note

Female candidates are highly encouraged and will be given priority.

About Company

Atoot is a Sports for Development (S4D) NGO that uses

football sessions, educational classes, life-skills workshops and community

engagement to empower and educate girls in rural Nepal. Atoot began its

operations in late December, 2019 in the villages of Kapilvastu district,

Nepal.

Atoot was founded based on the need for safe and empowering spaces for girls

that face inequality, discrimination and injustice in Nepal. Atoot believes in

the power of sport for the greater good. We believe sport is a tool to help

bridge gaps, promote gender equality, build resilience, eradicate discrimination,

level the playing field and build character/self-esteem.

Our mission is to avail educative and sportive

opportunities to girls by using Sports for Development (S4D) as a catalyst for

empowerment and holistic youth development.