Job Description

Established in 1997, SEBAC-Nepal is a national-level NGO. SEBAC-Nepal works in various thematic areas such as Livelihood/ Agriculture/Economic Recovery; Rural Infrastructure; Nutrition, Health and Education; Governance, Gender Advocacy and Empowerment; Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH); and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management/Natural Resource and Biodiversity Management/Climate Change.

SEBAC-Nepal, in partnership with Good Neighbors International (GNI) Nepal, in collaboration with UNFPA and funding support from KOICA, is implementing the 3 Years Safe and Enabling Environment for Adolescent Girls and Young Women (SAFE-Girls) project in Sanfebagar Municipality, Achham District. The organization invites applications from qualified, motivated, and dynamic individuals for the following position:

Position Title

Gender Officer

Required No.

One (1)

Duty Station

Sanfebagar Municipality, Achham District

Application Deadline

5:00 PM, 11 May 2026

Type

Full-Time

Duration

As per project period

Key Responsibilities

A. Project Planning and Implementation

Lead the overall implementation of the SAFE-Girls project in the assigned municipality as per the workplan and contract signed with the funding agency.

Ensure timely and effective execution of all project activities as per the project implementation plan.

Collaborate with municipal bodies to mainstream project interventions into local plans and budgets.

Facilitate participatory planning with adolescents and youth during the seven-step planning process of local governments.

Coordinate with health, education, and other relevant sectors to integrate project components.

Formation of Adolescent girls’ groups, with the establishment of mentor/mentees.

Organization of school level orientation programmes on SAFE Girls Project.

Organize intense TOT, including trainings on leadership, gender transformative approaches, psychological first aid, etc to enable them to mentor adolescent girls in the safe spaces (ToT) including Local Government stakeholders.

Organize RUPANTARAN sessions, advocacy and awareness campaigns to promote awareness of sexual and reproductive health and rights and gender-based violence, prevention and outreach activities, intergenerational dialogues, CSE trainings, including other project activities.

B. Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination

Maintain strong coordination and communication with local governments, municipal officials, ward representatives, health institutions, and other key stakeholders.

Organize and facilitate regular meetings, orientations, workshops, and joint field visits in alignment with project goals.

Represent the project in local-level coordination platforms, technical working groups, and task teams.

C. Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) Integration

Lead and support the implementation of GESI, social and behavior change (SBC), and social norms change activities.

Mobilize and strengthen adolescent and youth networks to implement community-based awareness programs.

Promote the formation and empowerment of adolescent/women groups, peer mentoring structures, and youth-led advocacy initiatives.

Facilitate gender-responsive planning, budgeting, and advocacy efforts at the local level.

D. Capacity Building and Community Mobilization

Design and deliver capacity-building training, mentorship, and orientations for peer mentors, adolescent facilitators, FCHVs, and community groups.

Guide and supervise the work of social mobilizers, volunteers, trainers, and short-term consultants during field-level activities.

Enhance leadership, decision-making, and life skills among adolescent girls and young women to become agents of change.

E. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

Support and lead the MEAL process including data collection, monitoring, documentation, case studies, and periodic assessments.

Ensure regular data updates and manage the project database effectively.

Contribute to baseline, midline, and endline surveys, including assessments and evaluations related to GBV and GESI.

Promote learning and reflection through sharing success stories, challenges, and best practices.

F. Reporting and Documentation

Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports to SEBAC-Nepal and the funding agency.

Document key learnings, success stories, activity/event reports, and ensure all supporting documents are collected and archived as per donor requirements.

Support financial documentation by preparing event reports with participant lists, agendas, photos, and expenditure verification.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health,Sociology, Health and Population, Gender Studies, or a relevant discipline, with at least 5 years of experience in GESI, GBV, ASRH, or related fields.

OR, Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least 3 years of professional experience in similar areas.

Required Competencies and Skills

A valid two-wheeler driving license and the ability to confidently ride a two-wheeler are required.

Strong coordination and communication skills, especially with local governments and stakeholders.

Excellent reporting skills with fluency in both English and Nepali.

Good command of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.

Good project management and organizational ability.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements, are requested to send an application letter clearly stating the applied position and an updated CV with 2 references to [email protected]. The subject for the email shall be “Vacancy for the position of Gender Officer”. The deadline to apply for the above position is 5:00 pm, 11th May 2026.

Additional Information

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection process and preference will be given to local candidates from Sudurpaschim Province.

Telephone inquiries will not be entertained.

Any attempt to influence the selection process will lead to automatic disqualification.

SEBAC-Nepal is committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from women, individuals from marginalized groups, and those with diverse backgrounds.

SEBAC-Nepal has zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, or any form of misconduct. All staff are expected to adhere to our safeguarding policies.