HELVETAS NEPAL

Reintegration of Returning Migrant Workers (ReMi) Project, Phase I Reintegration of Returnee Migrant Workers (ReMi) project is a bilateral initiative of Governments of Nepal and Switzerland. The project contributes to the social and economic reintegration of returnee migrant workers in Nepal. The project is implemented by the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security: provincial line ministries and local governments in Koshi and Madhesh Provinces (visit https://remi.org.np/ for more information). Helvetas Nepal as Technical Assistance provider to the project invites applications from committed and experienced Nepali citizens for the following position:

Lead all knowledge management activities, ensuring that key project learnings are compiled, documented, and disseminated amongst all relevant stakeholders, including Governments of Nepal and Switzerland, Helvetas head office, and other implementation partners. Communications and visibility focal point for ReMi project. 

Position: Program Officer - Intergovernmental Coordination 

Duty Station: ReMi Province Project Support Unit, Koshi and Madhesh Province

No.of Requirements: 2

(Only female candidates for Madhesh Province)

Job purpose:

• Support provincial and local governments to implement the project in close collaboration with Employment Service Centres (ESCs) and support them to develop and implement reintegration strategies/guidelines, yearly plans of operation, and allocate funds for social and economic reintegration of returnee migrant workers in a coordinated manner. 
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• Support to overall management of the project for the accomplishment of project objectives and targets as stipulated in the project document. Support project monitoring, evaluation, documentation, and reporting. 
• Support mobilization and capacity building of network/cooperatives to provide sustained reintegration services to returnee migrant workers, their families, and communities.

Required Professional Education, Experience and Social Competencies: 

• Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Economics, Development Cooperation or in any relevant discipline. Minimum 3 years of working experience in collaborating with local and provincial government actors for implementation of social, economic and/or human rights development projects/ programs. 
• Demonstrated experience working with local governments including ESCs, Migration Resource Centers, and/or with returnee migrants, will be an added value. 
• Prior work experience at the federal, provincial or local level Government system and/or in the labor migration sector will be an advantage. Commitment towards gender equality, social inclusion, and poverty reduction.

Duration for all positions: Till 15th July 2026 (with possibility of extension).

Salary and Benefits: As per the rules and regulation of Helvetas Nepal.