Field Project Officer (Nuwakot)

Field Project Officer

Building Back Better through Universal Inclusion, Livelihoods and Dignity (BUILD)

Project Location

Nuwakot District, Nepal

Service type

People with disability

Project Duration

Two years

Position Level

Junior to Mid-level

Reports to

Project Coordinator

Supervisory role

None

Employment Type

Full-time (Renewal Annually)

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences Public Health or a related discipline

Professional Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in NGO/INGO program particularly community development, disability inclusion, livelihood recovery or disaster response and recovery.

Organisation Background

Human Development and Community Services (HDCS) is a faith-based NGO working in three main sectors of health, education, and community development since 1991. Currently, it manages various projects across Nepal especially in rural regions and provides services through hospitals, health camps, public health programs, disaster preparedness and response, school development programs, teacher training, educational daycare centres for children with special needs, and community radio stations. HDCS is committed to attract and retain the best employees from all ethnicities, gender and backgrounds in its vision to transform the communities.

Purpose

The Project Field Officer is responsible for implementing and facilitating day-to-day BUILD Project activities at the community level in flood-affected areas of Nuwakot district. The position focuses on community mobilization, beneficiary engagement, field assessments, activity implementation, service referrals, monitoring, documentation, logistics and administrative support. Working under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Field Officer ensures timely, inclusive and accountable delivery of project activities, particularly for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable households, while maintaining effective relationships with communities, local governments and service providers.

Responsibilities

1. Field Implementation and Community Mobilization (40%)

Implement day-to-day project activities at the community level in accordance with approved work plans, schedules, budgets and technical guidance from the Project Coordinator.

Mobilize and engage flood-affected households, persons with disabilities, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), community groups and other vulnerable populations through household visits, consultations and field assessments.

Facilitate beneficiary identification, verification, registration and follow-up based on approved selection criteria and project guidelines.

Support the distribution and utilization of approved cash, vouchers, materials, productive assets and other assistance, ensuring proper documentation and accountability.

Facilitate community-level activities related to accessible shelter, livelihood recovery, vocational training, entrepreneurship, agriculture, livestock and micro-enterprises.

Support disability screening, rehabilitation referrals, assistive-device services, psychosocial support and social protection linkages in coordination with qualified service providers, and report field progress and implementation challenges to the Project Coordinator.

2. Community Engagement and Local Coordination (30%)

Maintain regular communication with community groups, OPDs, ward offices, local representatives, community leaders and relevant service providers.

Facilitate community meetings, consultations, awareness sessions and beneficiary orientations on disability inclusion, rights, participation and accountability.

Support stakeholder meetings, joint monitoring visits, community consultations and coordination events organized by the Project Coordinator.

Encourage meaningful participation of women, persons with disabilities, older people and marginalized groups in project activities.

Strengthen community ownership and beneficiary referral linkages with local governments and service providers.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation, Documentation & Reporting (10%)

Collect and maintain accurate beneficiary information, activity records, attendance sheets, assessment forms and monitoring data.

Conduct field monitoring, household follow-up and verification of completed activities against approved plans and beneficiary needs.

Update and verify data using Kobo Toolbox, and other approved systems.

Submit field activity reports, monthly updates, beneficiary records, and supporting documents to the Project Coordinator and other relevant departments.

Document success stories, case studies, lessons learned, community feedback and implementation challenges.

Support baseline, periodic reviews, evaluation, beneficiary follow-up and final project assessments as required.

4. Logistics, Administration and Operational Support (10%)

Arrange field logistics for training, meetings, workshops, distributions, health camps, monitoring visits and other activities.

Prepare activity requests, logistics plans, participant lists, attendance records, procurement requests and administrative documents.

Coordinate venues, transportation, accommodation, materials and equipment in consultation with the Project Coordinator and relevant HDCS teams.

Maintain records of materials, supplies, equipment, distributions and field-level assets.

Collect, verify and submit activity-related bills, invoices, receipts and other financial supporting records under HDCS procedures.

Support field procurement, inventory management and project closure within delegated responsibilities.

5. Compliance, Safeguarding and Inclusion (5%)

Ensure compliance with HDCS policies, donor requirements, project guidelines, and the Child and Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding Policy.

Ensure safe, respectful, meaningful, and accessible participation of persons with disabilities, children, older people, and other vulnerable community members.

Inform beneficiaries about selection criteria, entitlements, assistance procedures, and accessible feedback and complaint mechanisms to promote transparency and accountability.

Promptly report safeguarding concerns, misconduct, compliance risks, and complaints through approved HDCS reporting procedures while maintaining confidentiality.

6. Knowledge Management & Organizational Support (5%)

Collect field photographs, testimonials, success stories and project evidence with informed consent and safeguarding precautions.

Assist in preparing and distributing information, education and communication (IEC) materials and awareness resources.

Support project visibility, documentation, learning and information-sharing in coordination with the Project Coordinator.

Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Project Coordinator within the scope of the position.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Social Work, Rural Development, Public Health or a related discipline.

Additional training in humanitarian response, disability inclusion, livelihood recovery or accessibility is desirable.

Professional Experience

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in NGO/INGO program particularly community development, disability inclusion, livelihood recovery or disaster response and recovery.

Practical experience in community mobilization, household assessments, beneficiary engagement and field-level project implementation.

Experience organizing community activities, providing logistical and administrative support, collecting monitoring data and preparing field reports.

Experience working with local governments, community groups, marginalized populations and persons with disabilities is desirable.

Essential Skills & Competencies

Strong community mobilization, facilitation and interpersonal communication skills.

Practical understanding of disability inclusion, community-based development, disaster recovery and livelihood support.

Ability to conduct household assessments, beneficiary registration, field monitoring and follow-up.

Good organizational, logistical and administrative skills, including activity coordination and documentation.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and digital data collection tools such as Kobo Toolbox.

Good written and spoken Nepali, basic working proficiency in English; local languages an advantage.

Ability to work independently in the field while coordinating regularly with the Project Coordinator.

Commitment to safeguarding, ethical conduct, accountability, gender equality, disability inclusion and HDCS values.

Willingness to travel regularly to field locations; valid Category A motorcycle license with at least two years of riding experience.