Position: National Volunteer – Resilient Livelihood & CSO Accountability Coordinator
Organization: VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas)
Location: Surkhet, Nepal
Application Deadline: October 23, 2025
Interview Date: November 4, 2025
Start Date: November 10, 2025
Employment Type: Volunteer (National)
Sector: Livelihoods, NGO, Climate Resilience, Development
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🏢 About VSO Nepal
VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) is a leading international NGO dedicated to fighting poverty and inequality through the power of volunteering. Instead of sending aid, VSO works with local partners, volunteers, and communities to empower people to create lasting change.
Through the Volunteering for Development (VfD) approach, VSO prioritizes marginalized communities, helping them become active citizens and drive sustainable local development across Nepal.
🌱 Role Overview
VSO Nepal is seeking a National Volunteer – Resilient Livelihood and CSO Accountability Coordinator to support the ACTIVE Program (Active Citizens Through Inclusive Volunteering and Empowerment).
This role focuses on:
- Promoting resilient livelihoods and agroecological practices.
- Supporting farmer groups and mother groups in Surkhet District.
- Coordinating with local stakeholders for effective program delivery.
- Strengthening the capacity of partner organizations in planning and implementation.
The coordinator will play a vital role in fostering inclusive, gender-equitable, and climate-resilient communities across Surkhet.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate livelihood and agroecology interventions in target areas.
- Support local CSOs and community groups in project implementation.
- Strengthen accountability and good governance among partner organizations.
- Assist in data collection, reporting, and community mobilization.
- Coordinate with local governments and stakeholders for integrated project delivery.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong interest in community development and sustainable agriculture.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
- Experience working with rural farmers, women’s groups, or NGOs.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and teamwork spirit.
🤝 Core Competencies
- Open-mindedness and respect for diversity.
- Resilience and adaptability to new situations.
- Ability to facilitate positive social change.
- Commitment to learning and knowledge sharing.
🏠 Allowance & Accommodation
- All volunteers receive a local living allowance to cover basic expenses.
- Accommodation is provided, but may be basic and community-based, reflecting the nature of VSO’s mission to work with the poorest communities.
⚖️ Equal Opportunities & Transparency
VSO promotes equal opportunity and values a diverse workforce.
⚠️ VSO does not charge any fee for application, training, or recruitment. Any such request is fraudulent and should be reported to recruitment@vsoint.org
📎 How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online through the official VSO Nepal portal before October 23, 2025.
👉 Download Full Job Description (DOCX, 55.84 KB) from the VSO website.
🔖 Quick Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | VSO Nepal |
| Position | National Volunteer – Resilient Livelihood & CSO Accountability Coordinator |
| Location | Surkhet, Nepal |
| Deadline | October 23, 2025 |
| Interview | November 4, 2025 |
| Start Date | November 10, 2025 |
| Category | NGO / Volunteer / Development Jobs |
| Experience | Relevant experience in livelihoods or CSO support preferred |