Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In Nepal and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children every day and in times of crisis transforming their lives and the future we share. Save the Children adheres Safeguarding Policy, including its Child Safeguarding and Global Anti-harassment Policy, with high importance and commits rigorous procedure to ensure all our personnel and programs are safe for children. Therefore, all candidates will be subjected to strict background checks.

Save the Children invites applications from interested and eligible candidates (Nepali Citizens only) who are reliable, accountable, have the ability to deliver results with the highest level of integrity and who value diversity for the following position(s).

Position: Health and Nutrition Advisor

Required No.(s): 1

Term: Fixed term

Location: based in Kathmandu, Country Office

Brief Description

The position holder will lead the health and nutrition portfolio and provide technical expertise to design new programs and projects, as well as identify and pursue strategic partnerships. Furthermore, this position will ensure programme quality and programme learning for a range of projects and advise field-based technical staff. Through an external representation role, the position holder will represent the organization, and influence government policies and plans, while also undertaking donor and stakeholder engagement, as part of building thought-leadership in the health and nutrition sector.

Eligibility

with Master's degree in public health, nutrition, or related field with appropriate experience, minimum 7 years (5 years for GSI group) in relevant field, including 5 years in a technical advisory role.

*GSI group: Women, Dalit, Madhesi, People with Disabilities, and other marginalized groups.

For detailed job description of the position, please visit https://nepal.savethechildren.net/careers.

The application deadline is 23:00 hrs, Friday, 30 January 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process. Canvassing at any stage of the processes shall lead to automatic disqualification. No telephone inquiries will be entertained.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Qualified candidates from minority and indigenous groups, women, and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

Source: Kantipur