Project Manager

Position: Project Manager
Location : Pokhara, Nepal
Application Deadline : 31 July 2025
Organization : SOS Bahini Kaski Nepal
Contract Type : Full-time, with a 6-month probation period
Contract Duration : Until end of 2028, renewable depending on continuation of funding
Salary : Commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SOS Bahini

SOS Bahini is a women-led, grassroots organization based in Pokhara, Nepal, founded in 2004. Its mission is to protect and empower vulnerable girls, adolescents, and single mothers. The name “SOS Bahini” stands for “Save Our Sisters”, with Bahini meaning “little sister” in Nepali – symbolizing the organization’s deep commitment to care, protection, and sisterhood.

Founded by women from diverse professional backgrounds – nurses, lawyers, teachers, social workers, and entrepreneurs – SOS Bahini works to combat exploitation, violence, discrimination, and human trafficking. Its flagship initiative, the Eco-Village, is a peaceful and nurturing environment that includes children’s home, a training center, and a unique family model where single mothers serve as caregivers to groups of girls. In addition to the Eco-Village, SOS Bahini runs the Crossroads House, supporting young women in professional training or higher education, and the Educare system, which enables children to pursue education while remaining within their families and communities.

Through care, stability, and opportunity, SOS Bahini fosters a deep sense of belonging and resilience – helping girls and women overcome trauma and build brighter, independent futures.

Position Summary

SOS Bahini is entering a new phase of growth – one that goes beyond providing shelter and education. Our vision is to support the full development of each child by fostering emotional well-being, personal growth,
and long-term empowerment.

We are seeking a committed and experienced Project Manager (PM) to lead this transformation. The PM will play a central role in developing and implementing a new multi-year project in close collaboration with
our funding partner, Coopération Humanitaire Luxembourg (CHL).

From the start of the contract, the primary focus will be on preparing a comprehensive grant proposal for the 2026–2028 funding cycle, due by December 2025. During this period, the PM will become familiar with SOS Bahini’s programs, liaise with the Board, staff, and CHL, and ensure the proposal reflects the organization’s vision and operational realities. The project is scheduled to begin on 1 January 2026, and the contract will run through the end of the funding period in 2028.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management

•  Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the project.
• Draft high-quality project proposals, reports, and documentation.
• Liaise regularly with CHL to ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and reporting.
• Set up and manage a project monitoring and evaluation system.
•  Organize and participate in project-related meetings, evaluations, and audits.
•  Ensure timely submission of quarterly, annual, and final reports.

Financial Management

•  Ensure compliance with the project budget and financial guidelines.
• Coordinate with the accountant to anticipate fund requests and manage expenditures.
•  Obtain prior authorization for any expenses outside the approved budget.

Technical Skills

•  Strong knowledge of child rights, education, and development aid.
• Familiarity with Logical Framework, Project Cycle Management, and Results Based Management.
• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) expertise.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks) is an asset.

Interpersonal Skills

• Effective communicator with internal teams and external stakeholders.
•  Skilled in participatory approaches and community engagement.
•  Experience in capacity building and local partnerships.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, development studies, international relations, or a related field
  (Master’s degree preferred).
• Certification in project cycle or results-based management is an asset.

Experience

• Proven experience managing development or humanitarian projects.
•  Strong background in grant proposal writing and donor engagement.
• Experience working with local authorities, NGOs, and international partners.

Languages

• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Proficiency in Nepali is required.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply before 15 July 2025.
Please submit your CV, cover letter, and two references to:
Email : sosbahini@gmail.com
Subject line : Application – Project Manager – SOS Bahini

Diversity and Inclusion

SOS Bahini is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, individuals from marginalized communities, and those with lived experience in child protection or social work.

Source: Samadhan News, 12 July, 2025

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