Nexus Institute of Research and Innovation (NIRI)
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Posiiton: Project Manager
Workstation: Lalitpur
Positions Available: 1
Salary: NPR 100,000 – 120,000/month + benefits
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Master’s degree in public health, community medicine, or related health/social development field (MPH, MBBS-MD, MBBS-MPH, MPA, MS) with 8+ years of relevant project/program management experience in Nepal
OR - PhD with 4+ years of relevant experience in project/program development and management in Nepal
- Strong track record in program strategy, project cycle management, proposal development, M&E, and reporting
- Solid experience working within Nepal’s health/social development sectors and government coordination structures (federal, provincial, local)
- Skills in grant writing, NHRC ethical approval processes, and research/publication
- Budget monitoring, financial analysis, and donor compliance skills
- Experience supervising and mentoring teams
- Strong communication and writing skills in English and Nepali
- Willingness to travel regularly across project areas
- Commitment to NIRI’s values, Code of Conduct, and safeguarding standards
Key Responsibilities
- Lead multiple projects/programs — planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting
- Develop project concepts and write grant proposals for donor agencies
- Strengthen program quality through evidence generation, research, and field monitoring
- Coordinate with partners and manage resource mobilization and proposal development
- Oversee project budgets, compliance, and safeguarding in coordination with the finance/operations team
- Supervise and mentor project staff
- Represent NIRI at stakeholder meetings and lead technical reports, policy briefs, and journal publications
- Maintain regular coordination with stakeholders and the Center Director/Advisor
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with government counterparts
Send your CV and cover letter to hr@nirinepal.org
Application Deadline: August 15th, 2026
