Field Coordinator (Health and Nutrition)

Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA) was established on 22 Kartik 2050 B.S. in Sarlahi District, Madhesh Province, Nepal. It is a non-governmental, non-profit social organization working as a catalyst for change in the areas of women’s empowerment , child rights, child livelihood-sensitive, child protection, education, health and community development. With over 34 years of experience, RWUA has been mobilizing communities and promoting positive social transformation. The organization is women-led, with the majority of executive members being women. RWUA is committed to improving the lives of people through economic, social, cultural, and physical transformation. In partnership with various development organizations, RWUA has been implementing several development projects in Sarlahi District. RWUA invites applications from qualified, competent, and motivated Nepali citizens who are reliable, accountable, and committed to delivering results with the highest level of integrity for the following position under the Save the Children partnership with the SAMUNNATI project in Sarlahi District.

Project

Samunnati (Sponsorship Program)

Position Title

Field Coordinator (Health and Nutrition)

Location

As per project requirement

Level

Coordinator

Number of Positions

1

Key Areas of Accountability

1. Program Planning and Implementation

Lead health-related operational planning and budgeting for the health theme under MB and DIP.

Contextualize project activities and plans in consultation with the Program Manager and Finance Unit for effective implementation.

Maintain 100% Budget versus Actual (BvA) compliance with quality delivery each month and ensure proper financial documentation.

Prepare partnership agreements, operational guidelines, consultant Terms of Reference (ToRs), and sustainability frameworks.

Support Field Supervisors in understanding activity budgets and managing expenditures effectively.

Develop and implement monthly action plans and support Field Supervisors in doing the same.

Ensure timely procurement of project materials and equipment.

Support the Program Manager in planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and overall project management.

Coordinate with local governments to leverage resources and budgets for the sustainability of project activities.

Supervise and provide regular technical support to project staff during the implementation of project activities, trainings, and workshops.

Build and maintain strong professional relationships and networks with government agencies, media, civil society organizations, donor agencies, and communities.

Represent the project in meetings, workshops, seminars, and interactions with government agencies, NGOs, and donors.

Conduct regular field monitoring visits (approximately 70% of working time) using standard monitoring tools and checklists.

Facilitate participatory review and learning-sharing meetings with local government counterparts.

Assist in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation tools to document project achievements and challenges.

Ensure effective preparation and implementation of the Institutional Delivery Policy in project municipalities.

Facilitate AFS certification in both working municipalities.

Conduct Budget for Children analysis and facilitate regular meetings with government stakeholders to increase investment in child-focused services.

Support local governments in implementing Child Friendly Local Governance (CFLG) guidelines, action plans, declaration processes, and post-declaration support mechanisms.

Conduct policy reviews and facilitate dialogues with stakeholders, including children and youth, at local, provincial, and national levels.

2. Field Monitoring, Coordination, Data Collection, and Reporting

Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities and provide coaching and supervision to project staff.

Document and compile research findings, best practices, lessons learned, success stories, and case studies.

Lead and support the programme manager in developing monitoring and evaluation tools.

Maintain regular coordination with national, district, and municipal-level stakeholders for effective project implementation.

Review and verify data collected by field supervisors to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Prepare thematic reports and support the programme manager in preparing monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports.

Organize monthly monitoring activities using programmatic checklists and provide clear recommendations.

Follow up on community-based monitoring registers and support updating the Monitoring/Issue Logbook.

Track health-related policies and guidelines of working municipalities to ensure alignment with project interventions.

3. Monitoring

Track and update thematic activity progress against project objectives and timelines.

Monitor project activities for cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

Collaborate with local governments to ensure sustainability and innovation in health and nutrition interventions.

Conduct participatory reviews and learning-sharing meetings with local government counterparts.

Work closely with the Administration and Finance Team to ensure audit compliance.

Prepare monitoring reports after field visits and share findings with relevant stakeholders.

Assist in developing monitoring and evaluation tools to document project achievements and challenges.

4. Evidence Generation

Produce and disseminate IEC materials, policy briefs, factsheets, and learning materials related to health and nutrition.

Document innovative approaches and evidence of project impact and achievements.

5. Representation

Represent RWUA in health-related forums, meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars as assigned.

Ensure project activities are endorsed and reflected in local government plans and budgets.

Follow the organizational chain of command and comply with all organizational policies, including the Zero Tolerance Policy.

6. Other Responsibilities

Perform both development and humanitarian roles during emergencies.

Undertake additional tasks assigned by the Line Manager under the Sponsorship Program portfolio.

Demonstrate and promote the “Do No Harm” principle in all activities.

Ensure all OPMIS activities are updated monthly and maintain hard-copy records based on SCI templates.

Prepare and submit monthly reports in both hard and electronic copies.

Support organizational reporting requirements and organizational events such as AGM, assessments, and reviews.

Develop at least one case story or success story each month, along with process documentation.

Conduct surveys and develop health profiles.

Ensure integrated programming and coordination across all outcomes and sectors.

Support proposal development and proposal-writing processes.

Required Skills and Competencies

Strong skills in logical framework (Logframe) development and results-based monitoring.

Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant applications.

Strong communication, analytical, documentation, and report-writing skills.

Basic proficiency in spoken and written English and Nepali.

Strong project management skills. on MNCH/Health & Nutrition

Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, research methodologies, and documentation.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively with government agencies, CSOs, and other stakeholders.

Experience in data analysis and reporting.

Knowledge of child rights, human rights, safeguarding, and SDG-related issues.

Excellent networking, advocacy, coordination, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.

Demonstrated experience in training design, curriculum development, and facilitation.

Experience in small-grant management, monitoring, and reporting.

Ability to work effectively in diverse and multicultural environments.

Enthusiasm for working with multidisciplinary teams and rural communities.

Proven track record of working with local, provincial, and federal government institutions.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in: BSc Nursing, PBN, (BPH with PCL Nursing/Health Assistant). Must be registered with the relevant professional council, such as NNC, NHPC, or NMC.

A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience at the MNCH/Health and Nutrition Officer level with NGOs/INGOs or a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a coordinator-level position.

Applicants must be above 20 years and below 40 years of age at the time of application. Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit a CV and cover letter to [email protected] clearly mentioning the vacancy in the subject line of the email. Applications may also be submitted in hard copy to the Human Resource Department, Rural Women Upliftment Association (RWUA), Haripur-02, Sarlahi. The deadline for application submission is 26 July 2026 at 5:00 PM. Applicants must clearly state their expected salary in their application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further stages of the selection process, and telephone enquiries will not be entertained. Any form of inappropriate recommendation or influence will result in automatic disqualification. RWUA maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding safeguarding violations, child rights violations, fraud, bribery, sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), conflict of interest (COI), and other unethical practices. As an equal opportunity employer, RWUA follows a merit-based recruitment process and strongly encourages applications from women, marginalized groups, disadvantaged communities, LGBTQI++ and qualified local candidates. Kindly maintain the expected salary.

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