Project Coordinator
Positions Available: 1
Deadline: October 27th, 2026, 23:59 NPT
Introducing Calls Over Ridges
Calls Over Ridges Nepal (COR Nepal) is a grassroots NPO established in 2017 AD, working inside public community schools across Gandaki, Bagmati, and Koshi — not building something separate, but making the schools that already exist genuinely work for every child: to attend, learn, grow, and choose a future here in Nepal. We measure success in one number: rising and sustained enrollment, because a school families choose is a school children don’t leave. By 2035, we will ensure 97% enrollment in our partner schools.
Vision
Public community schools in rural Nepal are the first choice for every family — where children learn with purpose, build life skills, and have every reason to stay and create the life they want.
Mission
We enable public community schools in rural Nepal to ensure every child realises their full potential — by co-creating need-based schooling programmes with local governments and partners.
Job Description
Location
Jiri Municipality, Dolakha District
Reports to
Senior Program Manager
Salaries and Benefits
55K-60K and Benefits as per the HRM policy of COR Nepal
Objectives of the Role
The Project Coordinator ensures that nutritious lunch is prepared and served to all students in the 7 partner schools on schedule and as agreed in the MoU. The role involves collecting, verifying, and updating program data accurately and on time, including daily attendance and meal distribution in Power BI.
The Coordinator also builds the capacity of cooks and field staff and leads nutrition awareness activities, parents’ events, observation visits, and home visits. As the focal contact for schools, Jiri Municipality, and the community, the Coordinator maintains strong working relationships with all stakeholders. The role also supports finance, procurement, and communication needs to keep the program running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
1. Program Implementation and Operations
● Ensure the nutrition lunch is prepared and served to all students on schedule and as agreed in the MoU
● Coordinate daily with cooks and school focal persons for data and information
● Arrange logistics for meetings, trainings, and events at project sites
● Conduct 7 observation visits a year to monitor the distribution of cultural food
● Organize a monthly home-cooked food activity and review it to gauge nutrition awareness at home
● Resolve daily operational issues and escalate them to the supervisor
2. Monitoring, Data Management, and Reporting
● Collect, verify, and update program data in the tracking system accurately and on time
● Record student attendance and meal distribution daily in Power BI
● Collect BMI data, stories, photos, videos, and the municipality’s IEMIS data
● Support the preparation of monitoring tools such as checklists and questionnaires
● Document findings from visits and provide on-site guidance to address gaps
● Report progress, challenges, and learning to the supervisor
3. Capacity Building and Community Awareness
● Organize training for cooks and Jiri field staff on nutrition, hygiene, and cooking practices, and follow up to confirm the learning is applied
● Arrange the venue, materials, trainers, attendance sheets, and meeting notes for all trainings
● Plan and hold parents’ awareness events on nutritious food in all seven schools, and share parents’ feedback with the team
● Set up and maintain hoarding boards that promote nutrition education, discourage junk food on school premises, and show the program’s finances openly, reaching the wider school community (1,500+ people)
● Conduct home visits and knowledge-sharing sessions with teachers
4. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships
● Serve as the focal contact for partner schools
● Build strong relationships with schools, parents, Jiri Municipality, and community members through regular meetings and visits
● Plan bi-monthly visits, prepare presentations, record attendance, and take minutes
● Support meetings and trainings with cooks, nurses, municipality officials, ward representatives, and schools
● Coordinate with external partners and local media for events and outreach
5. Administration and Communication Support
● Support financial and procurement tasks
● Share program data and impact stories with the communication team
● Report task delays promptly to the relevant teams
Job Specifications & Qualifications
1. Education
Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree, either completed or in progress, preferably in Nutrition, Education, Development Studies, or a related field.
2. Experience
Candidates should have at least 3 years of full-time experience in the education or non-profit sector, preferably in a program management role. They should also have proven experience working with local governments, line
agencies, partner NGOs, and communities.
3. Language Skills
Fluency in both English and Nepali, written and spoken, is required.
4. Core Competencies
The ideal candidate is organized and proactive, with strong execution and deadline management skills. They communicate well and build effective working relationships. They are collaborative and able to work both independently and as part of a multicultural team.
5. Commitment and Availability
The candidate should be committed to education and community development and willing to travel as required.
Application Process
1. Job Application Deadline
- To apply, please click the button below to complete the application.
2. Screening-Round
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the Assignment round through email.
3. Assignment
- Selected candidates will be informed of the interview through email.
4. Interview Round
- 45mins in person interview will be conducted by the selection Committee
5. Reference Check
- We will conduct a thorough reference check.
6. Results Announcement
- Candidates will be informed of their application status after the reference check.
All interested individuals who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply for this position. Applications will close at 23:59 on 27 October 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment process.
Deadline: October 27th, 2026, 23:59 NPT
Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: Calls Over Ridges is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all genders, races, and backgrounds to apply. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment for all employees.
Child protection: Calls Over Ridges is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation. All candidates will be required to adhere to our child protection policy and undergo rigorous background checks including verification of employment history and criminal records through a third party.
