DCA is a Danish development and humanitarian organisation and has existed globally for more than 100 years. We work for the poor, vulnerable and socially excluded communities including women, Dalits, persons with disabilities, and gender & sexual minorities. DCA in Nepal works across three thematic areas (i) Fight Inequalities – with its focus on the empowerment of socially excluded communities; (ii) Build Resilient Communities – with a strong focus on enterprises and economic development, and (iii) Save Lives – which is focused on disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response. Across all these themes, we ensure that Climate Action, Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment are strongly mainstreamed.

Position

Humanitarian Response Officer

Duty Station

Dhading with frequent travel to Nuwakot

Duration: 4 months with possibility of extension based on response needs, performance, and availability of funding.

In response to recent flash flood in Rasuwa, across Nuwakot, Dhading, and Chitwan, DCA Nepal is supporting the government in relief distribution for affected communities, providing emergency relief to families who have lost their homes and belongings. As an initial response, we are distributing essential items to the affected community particularly at Dhading and Nuwakot in coordination with our local partner, as well as all relevant local authorities and other humanitarian organisations.

In this context, DCA is seeking to recruit Humanitarian Response Officer, who will be responsible to coordinate the efforts of humanitarian response works at Dhading and Nuwakot District. S/he will support the planning, implementation, monitoring and coordination work with the district and Palika level offices working closely with partners, and other relevant stakeholders. S/he will be responsible for day-to-day operational coordination and implementation of the response activity, including needs assessments, community and beneficiary identification, activity planning, field implementation, distribution, feedback and monitoring, coordination with local authorities and humanitarian actors maintaining strong data management and operational reporting.

This is a field-oriented position based at Dhading but regular visit to Nuwakot. Under the supervision of DCA Program Manager with agreed plans and delegated authority, s/he is expected to escalate strategic, safeguarding, donor and budget decisions to Crisis Management Team. S/he works closely with the Crisis Management Team to ensure that assistance is delivered rapidly, appropriately and transparently, in accordance with DCA procedures, humanitarian principles and donor requirements.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Applications consisting of the below will only be considered

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Humanitarian Response Officer at DCA Nepal - Intranet DCA

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date for application will be Thursday, 10 September 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be further contacted.  This recruitment will be held on a rolling basis and DCA Nepal reserves the right to select a candidate prior to the application closing date.

DCA is committed to ensuring diversity, inclusion and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with us.

DCA PSEAH Policy is one of zero tolerance, where DCA does not tolerate any form of exploitation, abuse and harassment by DCA staff, volunteers, or by implementing partners. DCA is therefore committed to the prevention, detection and investigation of all forms of exploitation, abuse and harassment, in all its offices and among its implementing partners. Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy.

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