District Coordinator_Rasuwa

District Coordinator – Bhotekoshi Flood Response 2026

Opening: 1 position

Location: Dhunche, Rasuwa

Duration: ASAP to 30 June 2027

Reports to: Emergency Response Project Manager

Introduction

People in Need (PIN) is a non-governmental, non-profit, international organization founded in the Czech 1992. PIN arrived in Nepal as part of a humanitarian response to the April 25, 2015 earthquake. Since its inception in Nepal, PIN has had a strong role in designing and facilitating systemic solutions advocating for and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations affected by disasters including person categories who live in geographically remote areas of the country, historically marginalized ethnic groups, and those marginalized because of their age and/or gender identity. Currently, PIN Nepal is implementing programmes under three strategic pillars 1) Emergency response and recovery, 2) Climate resilience, and 3) Civil society and inclusive governance. PIN Nepal team works in and promotes strong partnerships with civil society, Government of Nepal, academia, private sector and other key stakeholders in Nepal. Together with them, PIN Nepal has become one of the pioneer organizations advancing programmes such as landslide disaster preparedness and anticipatory action, climate and flood resilient housing, durable local solutions, climate change modelling for more inclusive and efficient local decision-making, girls and inclusive education, waste management and circular economy approaches. PIN is strongly committed for safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, including persons with disabilities, in line with its safeguarding framework and child protection policy.

Scope of Work

All PIN staff agree to

• Comply with all relevant PIN policies, Country Program Policies, and guidelines related to their position.

• Show a strong commitment to the inclusion of all groups within Nepal and dedication to PIN Nepal’s Inclusion Guidelines.

• Perform and accurately complete administrative tasks related to their position.

• Strive for quality in all aspects of their work and ensure the highest quality performance of the Country Program.

• Maintain a positive attitude and promote a professional & productive working environment across all staff, departments, and among all of PIN’s partners.

• Adhere to PIN Code of Conduct and key policies including Anticorruption Policy, Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Policy.

About the Project

People in Need (PIN) is implementing an Emergency Flood Response Project in Rasuwa District to provide timely humanitarian assistance to flood-affected communities. The project focuses on addressing immediate humanitarian needs through emergency relief, early recovery support, and the restoration of essential services while ensuring accountability, compliance, and efficient use of resources.

Key Summary of Functions

The District Coordinator supports the effective implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of emergency response activities in Rasuwa. The position assists the Emergency Response Project Manager in ensuring that humanitarian assistance is delivered timely, efficiently, and in compliance with PIN policies, donor requirements, humanitarian standards, and applicable national regulations. The role serves as the primary district-level focal point for day-to-day operational coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Emergency Response Coordination

• Support the planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of emergency response activities in the district

• Translate response strategies, operational plans, and priorities into practical field-level implementation.

• Coordinate day-to-day emergency response operations and ensure smooth and timely execution of activities.

• Monitor evolving humanitarian needs, emerging risks, and gaps and provide regular updates and recommendations to the Humanitarian and AA Manager.

• Represent PIN in district-level coordination meetings, local government consultations, cluster/sector coordination meetings, and other humanitarian forums as delegated.

• Maintain effective working relationships with District authorities, local government authorities, NRCS, community leaders, Clusters, humanitarian agencies, and partners.

• Support joint assessments and response planning with relevant stakeholders.

• Represent PIN professionally and uphold organizational values and humanitarian principles.

• Ensure effective information flow between field teams, district-level stakeholders, and the programme management team.

• Support contingency planning and preparedness activities at district level.

Programme Implementation and Quality Assurance

• Support the implementation of emergency response activities, including shelter, WASH, cash assistance, protection, distributions, logistics support, and other interventions as assigned.

• Assist in developing implementation schedules, work plans, operational priorities, and activity plans.

• Track progress against programme targets, timelines, and indicators and identify implementation gaps.

• Conduct regular field visits to monitor activity implementation, quality, relevance, and timeliness.

• Ensure that response activities are implemented in accordance with approved programme plans, organizational procedures, donor requirements, and relevant humanitarian standards.

• Support the application of Sphere Standards, Core Humanitarian Standard accountability principles, and protection mainstreaming across response activities.

• Identify operational challenges, implementation bottlenecks, and risks and support teams in developing appropriate solutions.

• Facilitate regular team meetings, coordination sessions, and information-sharing mechanisms.

• Support the documentation of lessons learned, good practices, challenges, and recommendations for programme improvement.

Security and Risk Management

• Monitor security conditions and operational risks within the district and report developments to the Emergency Response Project Manager

• Support implementation of security procedures and risk mitigation measures.

• Coordinate staff movement planning and ensure compliance with security protocols.

• Contribute to incident reporting and follow-up actions when required.

• Promote staff health, safety, and duty of care practices throughout programme implementation.

Operational and Financial Support

• Support monitoring of programme expenditures and budget utilization within the district.

• Coordinate with logistics, procurement, and finance teams to facilitate timely programme implementation.

• Assist in procurement planning, distributions, inventory tracking, and asset management.

• Review field documentation and support compliance with donor and organizational requirements.

• Ensure proper filing and maintenance of programme records and supporting documentation.

Monitoring, Reporting and Accountability

• Support data collection, verification, analysis, and reporting for emergency response activities align with donor requirements.

• Compile regular operational updates, situation reports, update 5 W matrix, beneficiary data, and activity reports.

• Contribute to donor reporting and internal reporting requirements.

• Ensure complaints and feedback mechanisms are accessible and effectively communicated to affected populations.

• Support accountability to affected populations through community engagement and feedback management.

Requirements

Education and experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in humanitarian, emergency response, disaster management, or development programmes.

• At least 2 years of experience in supporting field operations or supporting field teams.

• Strong understanding of humanitarian principles, Sphere Standards, and accountability frameworks.

• Experience managing donor-funded humanitarian projects.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating with government authorities and humanitarian coordination mechanisms.

• Strong coordination, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.

• Fluency in English and Nepali.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in flood, earthquake, or emergency and early-recovery response operations in Nepal.

• Experience with cash-based interventions, emergency distributions and early-recovery projects.

• Willing to work in remote and challenging operational environments and geographical terrain.

• Familiarity with humanitarian donor requirements and compliance standards.

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, send us your CV and short cover letter via our application form by Tuesday November 17, 2026 by visiting the link https://career.peopleinneed.net/?pos=1223

Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled.

People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need involves. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

This job description was generated by HRIS of People in Need. The information contained in this job description is strictly confidential.