Provincial Support Programme (PSP), Extension Phase is a bilateral initiative between Governments of Nepal and Switzerland. It is implemented by the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers (OCMCM), Koshi Province. The project is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and Helvetas Nepal provides technical assistance. This project aims to support Nepal's transition to federalism by strengthening governance and institutional capacity at the provincial level. Focusing primarily on Koshi Province, the programme seeks to establish well-functioning, inclusive institutions and systems to enhance service delivery, policy formulation, inter government collaboration and public accountability. Helvetas Nepal invites applications from dynamic and committed Nepali citizens for the following positions.

Duty Station: PSP Programme Management Unit, Biratnagar

Duration for the positions: Until 15 July 2028

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

Job purpose

• This position provides technical leadership and implementation support to Provincial and Local Governments in planning, executing, monitoring, and sustaining PSP strategic partnership projects.
• It leads field monitoring, technical backstopping, and oversight to ensure quality implementation, compliance with standards, and improved project performance.
• The role also coordinates key provincial initiatives, including the Integrated Emergency Response Center and Municipal Solid Waste Management, while serving as a technical liaison with provincial line ministries to strengthen institutional capacity, learning, and long-term sustainability.

Required Education, Experience and Social competencies

• Master's degree in Engineering, Urban Planning, InfrastructureDevelopment, or in related field.
• Master's degree along with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering will be preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in infrastructure development, municipal services, or public sector programme implementation.
• Proven experience working with Local Governments and/or Provincial Governments in Nepal.
• Commitment towards gender equality, social inclusion and poverty reduction.

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 descriptions are 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: 23 June 2026

Source: Kantipur