Established in 1990, Banke UNESCO Club is a non-government organization and registered under the District Administration Office, Banke and affiliated to Social Welfare Council, The establishment of the organization has been inspired by the ideals of non-violence, social justice, self-reliance, sustainable development and volunteerism. The organization is dedicated to the ideals of holistic and integrated development based on a harmonious balance of socio-culture, material, scientific environmental aspects and increase in literacy rate of Disadvantaged, Marginalized, Deprived, and other Poorest of Poorer groups (POP) including women and child by providing quality education. Banke UNESCO Club in partnership with Helen Keller International, is implementing Nutrition For Life- N4L (जीवनका लागि पोषण) Program in Banke district. The overall purpose of the Nutrition for Life (N4L) project is to combat acute malnutrition among mothers and children under five years old in Nepal and in the Banke district. The initiative will operate in all 8 local governments of Banke, focusing on underserved and marginalized communities. The project will strengthen systems for early detection and treatment of acute malnutrition, improve maternal and newborn nutrition through community-based interventions in align with Government of Nepal's policy and guideline.

Implementation will involve strategic collaboration with key stakeholders, including FWD/MoHP Provincial Health Directorate, District Health Offices, and local governments. Banke UNESCO Club is inviting applications from interested, qualified and experienced candidates for the following positions to implement the Nutrition for Life project.

Post : Project Coordinator (PC) 

Number Required : 01

Description/Primary Responsibilities

The PC will oversee all activities implemented in Banke District.

The position is specifically responsible to:

• Lead technical implementation of Nutrition for Life by guiding IYCF and IMAM (MAM/SAM) protocols and ensuring alignment with national standards and donor requirements.
• Maintain strong field presence and supportive supervision, spending at least 50% of time in the field for monitoring, facility visits, mentoring, and supervision to enhance service delivery.
• Coordinate for joint monitoring visits and collaboration with province and local governments.
• Plan and ensure timely implementation of project activities through workplans, capacity building, and oversight of screenings, referrals, and community interventions.
• Facilitate capacity building and improve staff competencies by organizing trainings, providing ongoing coaching and skills transfer among field staff.
• Lead reporting, data management, and documentation by preparing accurate monthly/quarterly/annual reports, documenting lessons learned, and supporting monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Ensure financial compliance, accountability and safeguarding

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Nursingor a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in community health, nutrition, or project coordination within NGOs/PNGO settings.
• Strong understanding of IYCF, IMAM, other health and nutrition programs and government health systems.
• Experience in planning, monitoring, supervision, and capacity building.
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Program planning and coordination skills
• Supportive supervision and coaching abilities
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and reporting skills
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with government and partners
• Commitment to ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability.

Qualified and interested candidates are requested to apply with a cover letter and updated resume to email address hrc.buc1990@gmail.com by 8 December 2025 before 4 pm.

Women, Dalit, Janjati, Madheshi and Muslim will be prioritized.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.

NOTE : The job contract is contingent on the approval of the Subaward.

Source : Dainik Nepalgunj