Enhanced Skills for Sustainable and Rewarding Employment (ENSSURE), a bilateral initiative of the Governments of Nepal and Switzerland, supports Nepalese youths, women, and men in gaining social and economic benefits from a federalized TVET systern. Ultimately, the project has been supporting three spheres of government to deliver TVET functions as per their constitutional mandate. The project is being implemented by the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) at the federal level, by the Ministry of Social Development at the provincial level, and by municipalities within these provinces at the local level, with technical support from Helvetas Nepal. Building on the experience of its phase one, the project has been supporting the governments to scale up and institutionalize work-based learning, which includes Dual VET- Apprenticeship, Training with OJT, and Workers' Further Training. Besides, the project has been providing career guidance to youths, and students in grades nine and ten.

Helvetas Nepal invites applications from committed and experienced Nepali citizens for the following position:

Position: Database Officer

Required No. : 1

Job Purpose

The Database Officer is responsible for designing, developing, managing, and resolving technical issues related to the ENSSURE MIS system. The role also includes developing, planning, and organizing capacity-building support for project staff and training providers, carrying out IT-related tasks assigned by the Country Office, and providing administrative and logistical support to the project as required.

Required Education, Experience, and Social Competence

At least a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in IT and database management systems. Proficiency in open-source languages, and other web and scripting languages. Strong knowledge of office software applications and troubleshooting, computer networking, and server management. Working knowledge of Power BI or other business intelligence tools. Commitment towards gender equality, social inclusion, and poverty reduction is a must.

Duty station: ENSSURE PSU in CTEVT Bhaktapur, with about 20% of field travel to project sites.

Duration: Till 15 July 2026 with the possibility of extension

Salary and Benefits: As per rules and regulations of Helvetas Nepal

Application Procedures: Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to visit our website at http://apply.helvetasnepal.org and submit application through online portal. Detail job description is available on the website. 

Any telephone enquiries/and or attempts to apply undue influence will result disqualification of candidates. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the selection process. Helvetas Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons.

Helvetas Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (women, Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority communities).

Deadline for submission of application: 7 October 2025

Source: The Himalayan Times