Community Outreach Facilitator, Civic Engagement Officer

Hriti Foundation invites applications from qualified and motivated candidates for the following positions under the “Formation and Operationalization of a Multi-Stakeholder Civic Engagement Advocacy Platform in Karnali Province” project, implemented in partnership with UNDP Nepal.

Position: Civic Engagement Officer (1 Position)
Duty Station: Hriti Foundation Office, Birendranagar-8, Surkhet, Nepal
Contract Duration: 15 Months (July 2026 – September 2027)

The Civic Engagement Officer will lead the implementation of civic engagement activities by coordinating the Multi-Stakeholder Civic Engagement Advocacy Platform, facilitating public dialogues and advocacy events, strengthening stakeholder partnerships, promoting inclusive participation, and supporting project documentation and reporting. Detail TOR

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be female.
• Be below 35 years of age at the time of application.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Rural Development, Mass Communication, Gender
• Studies, or a related discipline.
• Have a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in community engagement, civic participation, governance, social mobilization, or development projects.
• Have experience working with NGOs, INGOs, government institutions, or donor-funded projects (preferred).
• Demonstrate experience in facilitating stakeholder consultations, public dialogue, and partnership coordination.
• Possess excellent facilitation, communication, coordination, report writing, and documentation skills.
• Have good knowledge of democratic governance, civic engagement, social accountability, and Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI).
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Have excellent written and spoken Nepali and good command of English.
• Be willing to travel extensively within Karnali Province.

Position : Community Outreach Facilitator (1 Position)

Community Outreach Facilitator will support community mobilization, civic awareness campaigns, outreach activities, community-led advocacy initiatives, and coordination with local communities and stakeholders to strengthen citizen participation and inclusive governance. Detail TOR

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be female.
• Be below 35 years of age at the time of application.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies, Rural Development, Community Development, Public Administration, Gender Studies, or a related discipline.
• Have a minimum of one (1) years of professional experience in community mobilization, outreach, awareness campaigns, social mobilization, or community development.
• Have experience working with NGOs, INGOs, community-based organizations, or donor-funded projects (preferred).
• Demonstrate experience in organizing community meetings, awareness campaigns, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Possess strong interpersonal, facilitation, coordination, and communication skills.
• Have knowledge of community development approaches and Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI).
• Be able to prepare field reports and maintain project documentation.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Have excellent written and spoken Nepali and a good command of English.
• Be willing to travel extensively within Karnali Province.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with Hriti Foundation’s Human Resource Policy and the approved project budget.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Motivation Letter explaining why you are suitable for the position
• Scanned copy of Citizenship Certificate

Applications must be sent to info@hriti.org with a copy to dinesh.gautam@hriti.org no later than 15 July 2026, 5:00 PM (Nepal Time).

Please clearly mention the position applied for in the subject line of your email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

Hriti Foundation is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and inequity. We strongly encourage applications from women and candidates from marginalized and underrepresented communities. Recruitment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and organizational needs.

Hriti Foundation reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process at any stage without prior notice.

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