Central Dairy Cooperative Association Ltd. Nepal - CDCAN

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Project Coordinator

Views: 261|Published on: Dec 18, 2025

General Mgmt. / Administration / Operations

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Senior Level

Full Time

Vacancy: 1

Kathmandu|

Experience: More than 5 years|

Not Disclosed

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities of this job

The Project Coordinator will lead efforts to scale up successful and proven dairy technologies and practices across the dairy value chain nationwide. S/he will collaborate with the Heifer Project Nepal, CDCAN, DMPCUs, the Dairy Development Boards, and provincial and local governments to enhance efficiency in quality milk production, processing, and marketing using scientific and evidence-based approaches across the entire dairy value chain. The coordinator will lead efficient implementation of project activities, compliance with standards, timely monitoring and reporting, and delivery of projects within scope, time, and budget while maintaining accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities And Deliverables:

Collaboration and Coordination

Work closely with DMPCUs and Heifer Nepal to ensure effective project implementation.
Establish strong coordination with NDDB, actively participate in multi-stakeholder meetings, recommend key strategies to address dairy sector issues, and support decision implementation in collaboration with DMPCUs and other stakeholders.
Engage with dairy stakeholders at all levels to address national milk market challenges and play a key role in managing and implementing solutions.
Collaborate with the federal, provincial & local government, key institutions, and the private sector to leverage resources and technical assistance for strengthening the dairy sector.
Ensure productive monthly and quarterly project progress meetings, review achievements, and develop actionable plans.
Keep a good relationship with multi-stakeholders, DMPCUs, MPCs, NDDB, HPN and different donor organizations.
Serve as the bridge between the cooperative's members, board of directors, and external stakeholders, ensuring the CDCAN meets its goals and maintains its foundational principles.

Program Management and Oversight

Provide strategic leadership and effective management of approved projects, schedules,and budgets.
Prepare detailed annual project implementation plans and budgets in coordination with CDCAN and Heifer.
Organize major events such as capacity building events, resource placements, and ceremonies as outlined in project documents.
Ensure timely and quality delivery of project activities within the defined scope.
Establish a system to ensure milk collection and processing centers implement GMP practices.
Ensure accountability and compliance with CDCAN and donor requirements.
Provide support in establishing a quality-based milk pricing system at MPCs in collaboration with local governments and related stakeholders.
Assist in establishing a national dairy database system in coordination with NDDB, DMPCUs, and affiliated MPCs.
Ensure the hiring and timely mobilization of experienced mechanics for dairy equipment maintenance at milk collection centers affiliated with DMPCUs and support the development of collection centers’ staff capacity and skills for equipment maintenance.

Capacity Building

Develop the capacity of potential resource persons/trainers to deliver training to lead farmers affiliated with MPCs.
Conduct needs assessments for capacity building of practicing veterinarians and technicians.
Support in capacity building of veterinarians and veterinary technicians affiliated with DMPCUs and MPCs.
Conduct periodic visits to MPCs affiliated with DMPCUs and those directly affiliated with CDCAN, provide backstopping and support.
Support DMPCUs & MPCs in preparing & implementing policies, business plan, and strategic plan and so on for maintaining good governance in MPCs, DMPCUs as well as in CDCAN too.
Identify passive DMPCUs & MPCs and support to activate them in coordination of NDDB, HPN, CDCAN and other related stakeholders.
Develop and execute dairy marketing strategies to promote the dairy cooperative’s services.
Attend and participate in board meetings, providing updates and strategic advice.

Reporting and Compliance

Prepare and submit periodic progress reports in alignment with the project document following HPN’s prescribed formats.
Present project progress during regular monthly review meetings to ensure timely and quality project implementation, transparency and informed decision-making.
Share project updatesin meetings with key stakeholders, including HPN, CDCAN, and NDDB.
Lead the documentation and development of knowledge materials, ensuring effective knowledge sharing and learning for the project.

Job Specification

Required qualifications for this job

Required Education Level:Under Graduate (Bachelor)

Required Experience:More than 5 years

Other Specification

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Management, Science, Humanities, Veterinary or other related field from a recognized university (Master’s degree preferred).
Minimum of five (5) yearsexperience incapacity of project management and execution.
In-depth knowledge on the cooperatives’ rules, regulations, functioning and business.
Prior experience in the dairy development sector overseeing donor-funded projects will be an advantage.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders having knowledge of cooperative principles and legal regulations.
Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans, business plan & policies of cooperative.
Priority will be given in-depth technical knowledge and practical skills in dairy value chain.
Experience with conflict resolution and problem solving.
Ability to work independently, takes initiative, and contributes to team building.
Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting process and having excellent organizational & multitasking skills.
Ability to work in pressure environment if necessary.
Strong decision-making, critical thinking, effective communication and leadership skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Fluent in both local language and English (spoken and written)

Essential Competencies:

Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity.
Willingness to work flexibly outside normal working hours.
Ability to foster and maintain a spirit of unity, teamwork and cooperation.
Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues, potential donors, and the general public.
Motivated to work responsibly with little supervision.
Ability to meet and deal with others in a courteous and tactful manner.
Ability to work with sensitive information and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender equity

Skills Required

Required skills for this job

Communication

Problem Solving

Strategic Planning

Project Coordination

Salary

Offered financial and non-financial compensation for this job

Offered Salary:Not Disclosed

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Apply Before: Jan 02, 2026

About the organization

Central Dairy Cooperative Association Ltd. Nepal - CDCAN

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Baneswor-31, Kathmandu

Central Dairy Cooperative Association Nepal (CDCAN) was established in 1992 AD as the umbrella organisation for Nepal’s milk and dairy producers’ cooperatives. It represents 1,875 milk producer cooperatives (MPCs) and 35 district-level unions across 45 districts, with 600,000 member households, 43% of whom are women. CDCAN is formally represented in the Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and collaborates with key government agencies. Despite its role in shaping dairy sector policies, it currently lacks parallel institutional support.

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