Hiring Call
District Level Project Officers 2026

Issue Date: 12th March 2026

Project Duration: 7 Months

Job Title: District Project Officers

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Sudurpaschim, Karnali, Madhesh (Multiple districts at any one Province)

Hiring Company: Accountability Lab Nepal (ALN) [https://nepal.accountabilitylab.org/]

Extended Deadline: 3rd April, 2026

For queries: nepal@accountabilitylab.org and suvechchha@accountabilitylab.org

Description

Accountability Lab Nepal (ALN) is an implementing partner and a consortium member of the ACCESS project, which is led by People In Need (PIN) and supported by the European Union. The broader objective of the project is to contribute to improved participation of civil society in fostering access to equitable education, and the intermediate level outcome is to strengthen the role of Civil Society in promoting access to education for marginalised children in Madhesh, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces.

ALN will support and closely work with local partners, consortium members, and networks in at least seven districts across these three provinces to implement the project. Therefore, ALN is seeking qualified candidates from each of the three provinces to lead its district-level efforts, where one candidate will oversee multiple districts within their respective province.

Key Responsibilities

Program

1. Lead, coordinate, and support the full implementation of the project’s activities and the mobilization of the network and the local partners in your respective districts and local levels.
2. Frequently travel and conduct regular field visits and program analysis to identify project strengths and weaknesses.
3. Facilitate orientations, training, and workshops that are relevant under the project.
4. Maintain close and positive relationships with the key project stakeholders in your regions such as local government, CSOs, school management committees, and parents.
5. Collect baseline data related to policies, local government’s educational strategy, demographics, etc in your respective area.
6. Conduct follow-up meetings with key stakeholders such as local government, GEIN federation, schools, etc.
7. Participate, collaborate, and represent Accountability Lab Nepal in various events organized as part of the ACCESS project.

Communication and Reporting

1. Develop detailed field plans in coordination with the team and ensure timely preparation of progress reports, case stories, events logs, and communication materials such as blogs, videos, podcasts, etc.
2. Regularly communicate and update the project progress, challenges, and plan with the Accountability Lab team.

Learning

1. Participate in all the training, workshops, and collectives (both online and physical events) organized by Accountability Lab Nepal.
2. Conduct desk research and stay updated on the local, national and global level issues regarding inclusive education
3. Keep track of changes/impacts that are produced from the project and share them with the team.

Eligibility

1. The candidate must be a resident of one of the specified three provinces. For example, a candidate applying from Karnali must be a local resident of Karnali and will be expected to work in multiple districts (three to four districts) within that region.
2. Experience working with the local government and local community groups will be an added advantage.
3. Educational qualifications – bachelor’s level in education or any relevant field.
4. Candidates from marginalized backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.
5. Familiarity with educational frameworks such as SESP and GIEN is highly desirable.
6. The candidate should be proficient in MS Office and possess strong leadership and communication skills in both English and Nepali.
7. The candidate must have a minimum of three years of experience in a similar role, specifically involving work with local governments and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).
8. The candidate must be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and operate effectively in multicultural environments.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their CV at nepal@accountabilitylab.org with a proper subject line. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Final selection will be made based on the interview results. Positions will be filled once suitable candidates are identified, so early applications are encouraged.

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