District Program Coordinator – ViN (Okhaldhunga, Nepal)

Overview

Job Title	District Program Coordinator
Number of Vacancies	1
Location	Okhaldhunga
Salary Range	Rs. 60,000 to 75,000 per month Including benefits (depending on qualifications and experience)
Contract Duration	3 years (with potential extension)
Age Requirement	Youth from 27-38 Encouraged to apply
Experience	3 years + in the relevant position

Purpose of the Role:

The District Program Coordinator role at ViN involves overseeing and coordinating comprehensive community empowerment programs in Okhaldhunga District. This essential position includes managing thematic areas such as Children development, ECD centres, women’s empowerment, youth empowerment, public health, disaster risk reduction (DRR), environmental conservation, Community Learning Centre, volunteer management, and ensuring effective program delivery across multiple themes within our working sites.

Responsibilities by Thematic Areas:

A. Early Childhood Development Centers (27 ECDCs)

Oversee, monitor, and guide Early Childhood Development Centers (ECDCs).
Conduct regular observations and provide constructive feedback to ECDC teachers.
Coordinate meetings with management committees and parents, fostering community engagement.
Ensure adherence to the ECD curriculum, resource utilisation, and maintenance of child-friendly classrooms.
Generate progress reports and communicate updates to VIN headquarters.

B. Women’s Empowerment

Assess and identify challenges faced by women within the district.
Review, approve, and support field deployment plans and programs related to women’s empowerment.
Promote and assist in ViN’s microcredit cooperative initiatives for program participants.
Monitor, evaluate, and report the progress of projects to the VIN headquarters.
Organize impactful awareness campaigns and facilitate women’s active participation in VIN programs.
Organize entrepreneurship development projects.

C. Youth Empowerment

Develop and implement programs that empower youth within the district.
Engage with local youth clubs, and organise workshops and training sessions.
Support youth-oriented initiatives and facilitate their participation in community development programs.
Monitor and evaluate youth-centric projects, providing regular progress reports to VIN HQ.

D. Public Health

Planned, coordinated, and oversaw public health initiatives in the district.
Collaborate with health organisations and conduct health awareness campaigns and health camps.
Monitor and evaluate the impact of health programs, reporting findings to VIN headquarters.

E. Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

Develop disaster risk reduction strategies and plans for the district.
Facilitate disaster preparedness training and community awareness programs.
Regularly assess and review disaster risk reduction initiatives, providing reports to VIN HQ.

F. Environment Conservation

Lead environmental conservation initiatives within the working sites.
Organise tree planting campaigns, waste management programs, and eco-awareness activities.
Monitor and evaluate the impact of environmental projects, reporting progress to VIN headquarters.

G. Volunteer Management

Manage and coordinate local and international volunteers within the ViN’s working sites.
Provide support, guidance, and supervision to volunteers for successful project implementation.

H. Community Learning Center Management

Oversee the activities and operations of the NaraTika Community Learning Centre.
Supervise VIN-run libraries and computer learning centres within the district.

I. Administration

Supervise the Okhaldhunga branch office, staff, and volunteers.
Develop and maintain a network of partners and stakeholders within the district.
Ensure compliance with all VIN processes and procedures.

J. Networking

Develop and foster relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and local authorities.
Represent VIN in networking events, meetings, and collaborative efforts within the district.

Education:

Master’s degree in education / Social Work or any Social Science discipline.

Required Skills and Experience:

Experience in team management and project delivery.
Ability to work effectively in remote areas.
Strong facilitation, communication, and report-writing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Fluency in Nepali and English (written and verbal).
Ability to provide culturally appropriate feedback.
Teaching/training experience.
Experience working with children.
Demonstrated ability to understand and work with children’s curricula.
Ability to work independently and be trustworthy.
Demonstrated experience in building solid relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office package.
Excellent communication skills in both Nepali and English.
Ability to write projects, reports, and documentation such as meeting records/minutes.
Should have 2 wheelers, Driving license.

Note: Candidates applying for this position must possess a motorcycle with an active driving license.

Fanny Riaboff

03:21 18 Jul 25

An amazing and unique experience with VIN to feel the Nepalese culture from inside and help marginalized communities. I recommend, it is a very serious and caring organisation.

Ella McCarthy

09:58 10 Jul 25

Had the most amazing 5 weeks teaching English at a Tibetan Bhuddist monastery- an experience I will encourage everyone to do at least once in their lives! Truly amazing and VIN was so helpful, accommodating and organised in creating this experience. Very transparent with spending, wide variety of programs to choose from each benefitting Nepal in different ways. Well run and deserves all the credit. Highly recommend 10/10

kanako

11:34 27 Jun 25

Whole volunteer experiences here were wonderful. I could experience real culture in Nepal though communication and volunteer activities in the local community. Through my volunteer activities, I could enjoy myself and gained new skills for the personal development.
VIN was so supportive and all of them were organized well.

Samiksha Sharma

11:52 04 Jun 25

Volunteers Iniative Nepal provided an amazing opportunity for me to give back to the communities. I’m very grateful for this experience. Thank you so much VIN.

John Bolton

06:07 25 Apr 25

Volunteering with VIN has been a truly enriching and unforgettable experience. It offers a rare opportunity to deeply immerse oneself in the warmth, richness, and beauty of Nepali culture while giving back in a meaningful way. From the very beginning, the VIN staff were welcoming and supportive, generously sharing cultural insights and guidance that helped me feel at home and prepared to contribute right away. Their dedication and care made it easy to connect with the community and begin making a difference. I am deeply grateful for every moment spent here—the people I met, the lessons I learned, and the sense of purpose I felt throughout. Thank you, VIN, for creating such a powerful and life-changing experience.

Shovan Devkota

09:46 02 Apr 25

Volunteering with Volunteer’s Initiative Nepal was an incredible experience. The team was supportive, and I felt truly valued while making a real impact. I gained new skills, met amazing people, and saw the difference we made firsthand. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back, I highly recommend joining!

Arnav k Nepal

09:45 02 Apr 25

VIN was an incredible experience. VIN provided a well-structured program with meaningful community engagement. The organization’s focus on sustainability ensured that our contributions had a lasting impact. We also appreciated the chance to coach sports and organize a winter camp, which made learning fun and interactive for the students. Also I was able to work on some meaningful activities such as women empowerment and human trafficking awareness. For anyone looking to make a real difference while growing personally and professionally, VIN is an excellent choice. Highly recommended!

Martin

08:42 28 Mar 25

That was great experience for me.
There were a lot of lovely dogs.
By participating in this volunteer program, you will have the opportunity to meet many dogs.

Cholindra Karki

16:12 16 Sep 24

Volunteers Initiative Nepal(VIN) is a non- religious, non-political, non-for-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO). It focuses on community based projects involving local volunteers backed-up by international volunteers in Nepal.It has been deploying its volunteers in teaching, teachers training,environment, health and sanitation, children development,women empowerment support, youth empowerment and disaster risk reduction. I am proud to be a staff of this known organization. Let the targeted community be empowered together…

Rosie W

09:01 08 Sep 24

Volunteering with VIN was an incredibly experience! I spent an amazing 2 weeks working in 4 schools teaching about disasters and preparedness while enhancing the childrens english. Everyone I met was so lovely and helpful enciting me into their culture. While in Okhaldhunga I got to see multiple festivals including Gai Jatra and Teej, which was unforgettable and really made my time in Nepal. I'm so glad VIN allowed me to see the beautiful sights and culture if Nepal and I wish to come back soon!