Local Coordinator

Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal (TPO Nepal) is one of Nepal’s leading organizations in psychosocial and mental health support. It was established in 2005 with the aim of promoting psychosocial well-being and mental health of people in need through the development of sustainable, culturally-appropriate and community-based mental health and psychosocial support systems.

TPO Nepal is implementing a project to promote the mental health, psychosocial wellbeing and resilience of flood affected children, adolescents and vulnerable communities through integrated MHPSS and Street Theater in the communities affected by the flash flood implemented with support from IsraAID.

In this regard, TPO Nepal is looking for a competent, committed and result-oriented candidates for the following position.

Position

Local Coordinator

No. of vacancy

3

Location

Nuwakot, Rasuwa, Dhading, Chitwan

Duration

1-1.5 Months (Possibility of extension)

Starting date

At the earliest

The Local Coordinator is the project’s main point of contact on the ground. The role keeps schools, local governments, community stakeholders and service providers aligned with the activity calendar and ensures Street Theatre performances run on schedule and to quality standards.

Key responsibilities

Coordinate with local governments, schools, teachers and community stakeholders to confirm target schools and groups and mobilize participants.

Plan and schedule activities, travel and logistics in the assigned district, in line with the programme calendar.

Support teacher and school-personnel orientations and the co-creation workshops with children, adolescents, teachers and caregivers.

Organize and support group MHPSS sessions, awareness activities and Street Theatre performances.

Help map local MHPSS, health and protection services and maintain working referral and follow-up links.

Support the identification of people needing additional help and make sure confidential referrals are followed up.

Apply safeguarding, child protection and do-no-harm standards in all activities.

Collect attendance and activity data, gather community feedback, and submit timely weekly and monthly reports.

Take part in meetings and help document lessons learned.

Qualifications and experience

Required

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in social work, psychology, education, sociology or a related field

Experience coordinating community-based or school-based programmes, preferably psychosocial, protection or emergency response.

Good working knowledge of the district and local government and school structures.

Strong organizing, communication and reporting skills.

Fluency in Nepali, working knowledge of English.

Willingness to travel within the district and work flexible hours, including community events.

Desirable

Experience with children and adolescents, or with participatory or theatre-based approaches.

Training in MHPSS, child protection or safeguarding.

Ability to speak the local language of the target communities.

Priority will be given to the local candidates.

Interested, qualified and motivated candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply along with cover letter, updated resume (CV), and expected salary to: [email protected] no later than 15th November, 2026.

Only short-listed candidates will be informed of the further selection process. Any activity intended to influence the selection process will lead to disqualification. All the selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks.

TPO Nepal is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. TPO Nepal does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination.