Website National Federation of the Deaf Nepal (NDFN)
National Federation of the Deaf Nepal (NDFN) is an umbrella organization of, by and for the Deaf People in Nepal. NDFN was established in 1995 by the joint effort and collaboration of the 8 local deaf associations and formally registered as non- governmental organization in District Administration Office, Kathmandu and Social Welfare Council. Currently NDFN is having 55 district deaf associations affiliated in Nepal.
The purpose of formation of NDFN is to strengthen the movement of rights of persons with deafness in Nepal by advocating deaf friendly law and policies and collaborating with possible stakeholders, raising awareness, developing and disseminating Nepali Sign Language, formation, capacity building of local deaf associations, strengthening interpreter’s service, communication, employment and many more. Access to information, quality education for deaf children in their preferred language, removing barrier in communication, job and employment opportunities and others are core issues and activities of NDFN.
NDFN is working in close collaboration with the organization of person with deafblindness, parent organization and organization of person of visually impaired to promote the rights of persons with deafblindness in Nepal. NDFN is recognized as the ‘National Resource Centre on Deafblindness’ and is currently working to enhance access to education and digital resources for persons with deafblindness in Kathmandu, Biratnagar, and Pokhara. In this context, NDFN is seeking qualified candidates for the following position:
Position: Project Coordinator
Basic Job Information
Job Category : NGO / Social work
Job Level : Mid-Level
No. of Vacancy/s : [ 1 ]
Employment Type : Full Time/Contract basis
Reporting to : Project Manager
Tenure : 1 years with possible extension
Job Location : Kathmandu NDFN, Frequent visits to the project area for implementing project activities.
Offered Salary : Negotiable
Apply Before(Deadline) : 29 October, 2026 (5 pm Nepali time)
Job Specification
Education Level: Bachelor degree
Experience Required : More than or equals to 2 years
Other Specification
- Bachelor degree with at least 2 years of work experience in field of disability, especially sensory impairment (Master degree with at least 1-year experience will also be considered)
- Sound knowledge of digital accessibility standards and practices
- Good understanding of Inclusive education including Universal design Learning and communication and information technology for people with disabilities particularly for Deaf and Deafblind.
- Good understanding on disability-related National (disability right act inclusive education policy, Health policies) and International laws and policies (UNCRPD, SDG)
- Familiar with current socio-political context and change process
- Excellent Excel skills and MS package
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Nepali language
- Prior experience working in with organization of persons with Disabilities will be an advantage
- Preference would be given to candidates with ability to communicate in Nepali Sign language and other forms of communication like braille, tactile communication etc and having understanding of accessibility.
- Respect to the diversity in particular to the poor marginalized, vulnerable and disability population
Job Description
- Project coordinator will work in close coordination with the project Manager to develop action plan for effective implementation of the project.
- Work to develop organisation advocacy plan in line with overall advocacy plan on deafblindness and ensure the advocacy activities are properly implemented and documented.
- Work on to conduct training on deafblindness to teachers, health volunteers, civil society organization and organisation of the persons with disabilities.
- Work to enhance the Digital Accessibility of the Deaf and Deafblind People and promote the accessibility and use of the Insight (global Resource Hub).
- Ensure the quality of the service in the resource center in different part of country supported by the NDFN.
- Work to develop all the policies of organisation as stated in project and additional policies required for development and organisation strengthening.
- Liaison with board and Project manager on searching additional funding for organisation.
- Ensure the reports are on time and are in line with the donors reporting criteria.
- Work to improve the communication of NDFN and ensure the NDFN digital space is safe, secure and accessible including its social media and website.
Applying Procedure:
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- Interested candidates can email their CV (CV should include at-least 2 references with detail) along with a cover letter describing suitability for the position by 29th October, 2026 (5 pm Nepali time) to ndfnvacancy@gmail.com referencing the position title “project coordinator” in the subject line.
- NDFN treats the safeguarding of all beneficiaries, staff and volunteers seriously, prioritizing the well-being and safety of everyone who comes into contact with our organisation. We will keep the people we support safe from harm by checking that applicants for this job are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
- NDFN promotes the inclusion and encourages person with disabilities and their parents (with deafblindness) and person representing ethnical groups, women, Dalit’s, Madhesi and other back warded community to apply.
- Phone call will be not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process. The organization reserves the right to reject any/all applications without assigning any reasons.