Project Officer - Emergency, Humanitarian & Recovery

AWO International was founded in 1998 as a professional association for development cooperation and humanitarian action within the framework of the German Welfare Organisation “Arbeiterwohlfahrt” (AWO, literally: Workers’ Welfare). AWO International is actively working in Nepal since 2009. In close cooperation with Governments and Local Non-Governmental Organizations, AWO International is working with different communities and target groups across the country. AWO International is actively engaged in Humanitarian Assistance in the event of disasters and crises.

Duty Station

Kathmandu, with extensive field travel

Work Arrangement: Approximately 40% Country Office, Kathmandu and 60% field visits, primarily in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and other project locations

Contract Duration: Until December 2026, with possible extension subject to project period, funding availability and performance

Reports to

Humanitarian Action Coordinator (HAC) & Regional Director (RD)

AWO International is seeking a committed, experienced and results-oriented Project Officer-Emergency, Humanitarian & Recovery to support the effective delivery of its humanitarian and recovery portfolio in Nepal. The position will play a key role in the planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of humanitarian assistance and recovery interventions, working closely with local partners, government authorities, communities and other relevant stakeholders.

The Project Officer will provide technical and operational support to ensure that AWO International's humanitarian and recovery projects are implemented rapidly, effectively, accountably and in compliance with approved project proposals, donor requirements, organisational standards and Government of Nepal regulations.

The position will have a strong field orientation and will be expected to regularly travel to Rasuwa, Nuwakot and other remote project locations, including areas affected by disasters and emergencies. The successful candidate should therefore be comfortable working in challenging field environments and responding to changing humanitarian needs.

1. Project Planning, Design and Development

2. Emergency Response and Recovery

3. Project Implementation and Quality Assurance

4. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

5. Government and Stakeholder Coordination

6. Reporting, Compliance and Documentation

7. Financial and Budget Management

8. Support to Wider Country Office Programming

AWO International is looking for a professional who combines humanitarian field experience, project management skills, strong coordination capacity, a team player and a practical understanding of disaster response and recovery programming.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate should demonstrate

We are particularly interested in candidates who can combine strategic thinking with practical field implementation and who are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to effective humanitarian response, early recovery, disaster risk reduction and resilient community development.

The ideal candidate will be able to move comfortably between project planning and proposal development, field monitoring, partner capacity support, government coordination, budget oversight and emergency response, while maintaining a strong focus on quality, accountability and results.

Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding

AWO International is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, inclusive and accountable working environment. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold AWO International's organisational values, safeguarding principles, Code of Conduct, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), and other relevant organisational policies and standards.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their updated CV and a cover letter clearly demonstrating their suitability for the position and relevant experience in humanitarian, emergency response and recovery programming. Please submit your application with a motivation letter and a copy of an up-to-date CV to [email protected] by 11th September, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls will be entertained, and if any, subject to negative scoring in the qualifying process. AWO International is an equal-opportunity organisation. AWO International reserves the right to select and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date if an appropriate candidate is identified. Female candidates are also encouraged to apply.

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