Program Coordinator

Health Nutrition Education and Agriculture Research Development Nepal (HEARD Nepal) invites applications from qualified, dynamic, and experienced Nepali professionals for inclusion in its Roster of Experts (Health and Nutrition) for the position of Program Coordinator. Empaneled experts will be engaged on an assignment/contractual basis to lead field-level implementation, stakeholder coordination, and operational management across HEARD Nepal’s ongoing and upcoming health and nutrition programs as operational needs arise.

1. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

Health Nutrition Education and Agriculture Research Development Nepal (HEARD Nepal) is a national, non-profit, charitable, and humanitarian non-governmental organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being, resilience, and dignity of vulnerable and marginalized communities across Nepal. Implementing integrated, community-centered development models, HEARD Nepal works across Health, Nutrition, Education, Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Agriculture, Livelihoods, Child Protection, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Change Adaptation, and Humanitarian Emergency Response.

HEARD Nepal is legally registered with the District Administration Office, Saptari (Registration No. 1761/077/78) and affiliated with the Social Welfare Council, Kathmandu (Affiliation No. 52601).

2. POSITION OVERVIEW

Position Title

Program Coordinator (Roster of Experts)

Thematic Area

Health and Nutrition

Engagement Modality

Roster Empanelment; Assignment-Based Fixed-Term Contract

Duty Station

Project-specific field locations across Nepal (as per assignment requirements)

Roster Validity

Six to twelve months (one year) from the date of empanelment.

Date of Publication

12 November 2026

Application Deadline

25 November 2026 (5

00 PM NST)

3. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Program Coordinator will manage the day-to-day operational execution of health and nutrition field interventions, ensuring activities are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in strict adherence to technical quality standards. Working directly with local governments, health facilities, community structures, and field teams, the role bridges strategic program design with grassroots implementation to achieve measurable maternal and child health and nutrition outcomes.

4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

A. Program Planning and Operational Implementation

Work Plan Execution: Plan, execute, and monitor project interventions in strict alignment with approved Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs), operational budgets, and national Health and Nutrition guidelines.

Activity Scheduling: Formulate granular monthly and quarterly operational plans, systematically tracking milestone delivery against quantitative and qualitative targets.

Field Delivery: Ensure timely, high-quality implementation of community mobilization drives, active nutrition screening, interpersonal counseling, stakeholder orientations, and public awareness campaigns.

Multi-Sectoral Convergence: Facilitate the operational convergence of nutrition-sensitive interventions across WASH, agriculture, education, and social protection platforms at the municipal and ward levels.

B. Stakeholder Coordination and Local Governance Engagement

Local Liaison: Maintain proactive working relationships with local governments (Palikas), ward offices, peripheral health facilities, Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs), mothers’ groups, and community-based organizations.

Municipal Capacity Support: Provide technical assistance to local governments to plan, budget, and institutionalize multi-sectoral health and nutrition interventions within local annual development plans.

Governance Platforms: Organize, facilitate, and actively participate in municipal and ward level Nutrition and Food Security Steering Committee (NFSSC) meetings.

Institutional Alignment: Ensure continuous coordination and technical alignment with District/Provincial Health Offices and relevant sectoral line agencies.

C. Field Supervision, Mentoring, and Team Leadership

Team Management: Supervise, guide, and provide day-to-day operational management for field staff, social mobilizers, and community volunteers.

Supportive Supervision: Conduct regular, structured field monitoring visits to implementation sites, offering real-time technical coaching, troubleshooting, and constructive performance feedback.

Review & Coordination: Convene and chair periodic review and planning meetings with field teams and local implementing partners to address bottlenecks and optimize delivery.

D. Monitoring, Reporting, and Knowledge Management

Data Verification: Collect, verify, and consolidate routine field activity data, tracking implementation progress against project performance indicators.

Technical Reporting: Compile and submit accurate, analytical monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports, event completion reports, and official meeting minutes.

Documentation & Learning: Systematically document human-interest case studies, success stories, best practices, and field lessons learned with high-resolution photo documentation.

Evaluation Support: Provide operational and logistical support during baseline, midline, and endline surveys, rapid assessments, and external evaluations.

E. Logistics, Financial Administration, and Safeguarding Compliance

Financial & Logistics Management: Prepare accurate activity budgets, logistical requisitions, and procurement requests in advance, ensuring timely and transparent financial settlement of field advances.

Record Keeping: Maintain auditable field records covering activity execution, participant attendance, material distribution, and expenditure.

Safeguarding & GEDSI: Enforce strict compliance with HEARD Nepal’s Safeguarding, Child Protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH), GEDSI, and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) policies across all field operations.

5. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCIES

Education and Experience

Academic Qualification: Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), Nutrition, Medicine, Nursing, Global Health, Health Sciences, Food Science and Technology, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a closely related discipline from a recognized university; OR a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Work Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of progressive professional experience (for Master’s degree holders) or five (5) years (for Bachelor’s degree holders) coordinating and implementing community health and/or nutrition programs.

Governance Knowledge: Sound operational understanding of local government planning and budgeting processes as well as Nepal’s federalized health and nutrition governance structures.

Core Skills and Competencies

Project Management: Demonstrated expertise in project planning, multi-stakeholder coordination, field team supervision, and operational problem-solving.

Reporting & IT Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Nepali, with proven ability to produce analytical progress reports; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Community Engagement: Proven interpersonal and facilitation skills to engage effectively with rural communities, marginalized groups, and municipal leadership.

Field Mobility: Willingness and physical readiness to be based in, and travel extensively across, remote and rural project areas.

6. TERMS OF ROSTER EMPANELMENT

Nature of Engagement: Empanelment on the Roster of Experts does not constitute a guarantee of immediate or continuous employment. Rostered professionals will be contacted for specific assignments based on programmatic needs and thematic alignment.

Contractual Terms: Specific scope of work, duration, remuneration, and duty station will be stipulated in an individual assignment contract at the time of deployment.

Validity Period: Selected candidates will remain active on the HEARD Nepal Roster of Experts for a period of two (2) years from the date of selection.

7. APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested and eligible Nepali citizens meeting the above criteria are invited to submit their application package via email to [email protected] no later than 25 November 2026, 5:00 PM (NST). The application must include:

Cover Letter: Articulating suitability for the role, program coordination track record, and availability for assignment-based deployment.

Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV): Detailing relevant field coordination experience and contact details of at least two (2) professional referees.

Supporting Credentials: Scanned copies of academic credentials (with equivalence certificate, if applicable) and experience letters.

Email Subject Line: Please clearly mention “Application for Roster – Program Coordinator” in the subject line of your email.

8. SELECTION PROCESS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Selection Process: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment (written assessment, technical exercise, and/or competency-based interview). HEARD Nepal reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without assigning any reason whatsoever. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained, and any form of canvassing or lobbying will result in automatic disqualification.

Inclusion & Diversity: HEARD Nepal is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity and inclusion. Qualified women, persons with disabilities, members of marginalized and disadvantaged communities, and local residents from project areas are strongly encouraged to apply.

Zero Tolerance Safeguarding Policy: HEARD Nepal enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH) and child abuse. All empaneled experts are required to adhere strictly to HEARD Nepal’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policies, and selection is subject to background and reference verification.