Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN)

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

District Programme Lead

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Vacancy: 1

NaraTika Community Learning Centre, Nishankhe, Okhaldhunga|

Experience: More than 3 years|

NRs. 65,000 - 85,000 Monthly

Position Title: District Programme Lead (Community Empowerment & Innovation)
Location: NaraTika Community Learning Centre, Nishankhe, Okhaldhunga
Start Date: 1 July 2026
Contract: Minimum 3 years, with potential extension
Salary & Benefits: (PF, Gratuity, Transportation, communication, Food & Accommodation): NPR 65,000-85,000 per month, based on experience
Requirement: Motorcycle and valid driving licence required

This is not a desk job.

This is not a project officer position. This is not for everyone. We are looking for a grounded, courageous and people-centred leader who wants to live in rural Okhaldhunga, work directly with communities and help build one of Nepal's most practical rural development models.

About the Role

Volunteers Initiative Nepal (ViN) is seeking a District Programme Lead to manage and strengthen our integrated community empowerment programmes in Okhaldhunga. This role is for someone who enjoys working with children, women, youth, teachers, farmers, volunteers, local institutions and local governments more than sitting behind a computer.

The position will lead ViN's work across four development pillars - Education, Health & Environment, Economy and Basic Infrastructure - and six core programmes: Children's Development, Women's Empowerment, Youth Empowerment, PublicHealth & Medical Care, Environmental Conservation and Disaster Risk Reduction.

The Scale of Responsibility

You will live and work from the NaraTika Community Learning Centre {Link www.ntclc.org} and coordinate ViN's community programmes involving 22 partner schools, 22 ECD centres, 3 women's cooperatives, 2 youth clubs, 3 DRM task forces, WASH initiatives, sustainable food production, libraries, computer learning, staff, interns and local/international volunteers.

What You Will Do

Spend at least 70% of your working time in the field with communities, schools, farmers, women's groups, youth, volunteers and local institutions.
Use digital tools and AI-assisted systems to reduce unnecessary administration, improve reporting speed and protect time for programme quality.
Lead, supervise, and mentor field staff, interns, and volunteers with clarity, care, and accountability.
Coordinate education, ECD, WASH, health, permaculture, women's empowerment, youth leadership, DRR and community learning activities.
Strengthen relationships with schools, cooperatives, ward offices, local governments, community groups and development partners.
Monitor programme quality, document impact, solve problems early and report clearly to ViN management.

Who Will Thrive Here

A self-motivated leader who takes initiative without waiting for daily instructions.
A strong facilitator who can build trust with rural communities and local institutions.
A practical manager who can balance people, programmes, systems, volunteers and deadlines.
A learner who is comfortable using technology, AI tools and simple data systems to work faster and smarter.
A mission-driven person who wants visible, long-term community impact.

Who Should Not Apply

People are looking mainly for a comfortable office-based job.
Candidates unwilling to live in rural Okhaldhunga for at least three years.
Applicants who prefer paperwork over people, or supervision over service.
Those who cannot manage multiple responsibilities with discipline, humility and emotional maturity.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Education, Social Work, Development Studies, Sociology, Rural Development, Public Health or a related discipline.
Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in programme coordination, community development, training, team leadership or project management.
Strong facilitation, communication, reporting, documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
Excellent Nepali and English communication skills; ability to work independently, travel frequently and represent ViN professionally.

Our Message to Applicants

We are not looking for the next coordinator. We are looking for a leader who will help write the next chapter of ViN and Okhaldhunga. If you are searching only for a job, this may not be for you. If you are searching for a mission, we invite you to apply.

For additional information about our work, please visit:

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Apply Before: Jun 30, 2026

About the organization

Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN)

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Pahiko Road, Nayabazaar Khusibu, Kathmandu Metropolis – 16 Kathmandu, Nepal

Founded in 2005, Volunteers Initiative Nepal (ViN) is a nationally recognized NGO working with a holistic community empowerment approach. Four development pillars guide our work:

Education
Health & Environment
Economic Empowerment
Basic Infrastructure

These pillars are implemented through six integrated programs:

Women’s Empowerment, Children’s Development, Youth Empowerment, Public Health & Medical Care, Environment Conservation, and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).

ViN works closely with communities, local governments, national and international partners, and global volunteers, including large-scale initiatives such as the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) HumAid Volunteering Program.

Read more about VIN:- https://www.volunteersinitiativenepal.org/

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