Handicap International Federation (HI) is an independent and impartial aid organization, created in 1982, working across 63 countries. HI works alongside the vulnerable populations, whatever the context, taking action to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Present in Nepal since 2000, HI works through a network of local partner organizations in the area of health and physical rehabilitation, inclusive education and resilience including emergency response to improve the living conditions and involvement of the most vulnerable populations in Nepal.

HI Nepal is a part of a South Asia Regional Programme where in the region, HI's interventions specifically include physical rehabilitation, inclusive education, inclusive disaster risk reduction, inclusive economic empowerment, local development, emergency response and so on.

The HI Nepal programme invites applications from interested Nepal nationals for the following position for the emergency projects:

Position

Emergency Area Manager

Location

Nuwakot/ Rasuwa, Nepal

Terms & Conditions

Fixed-term contract

Duration

As soon as possible– 28 February 2027

Reporting to the Regional Programme Director, the Area Manager – Emergency Response is responsible for leading and coordinating HI’s emergency response activities in the assigned area. S/he ensures timely, safe and quality implementation of emergency projects in line with HI’s mandate, operational framework, donor commitments and humanitarian principles.

The Area Manager ensures effective coordination between programme, technical and support teams, monitors the evolving humanitarian and security context, manages operational risks and ensures that resources are appropriately mobilised to respond to emergency needs.

Mission 1

Team Management and Coordination

Mission 2

Emergency Response Planning and Implementation

Mission 3

Project Quality, Monitoring and Compliance

Mission 4

Humanitarian Coordination and External Representation

Mission 5

Risk, Security and Access Management

Mission 6

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Academic Qualification and Experience

Send a motivation letter and an updated CV including 2 referees (one must be your current line manager) with contact number and e-mail address to [email protected]. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please mention the position you have applied for in the Subject of the email. HI Nepal reserves the right to cancel, postpone or modify the whole recruitment process and reject any application without specifying any reasons whatsoever.

Handicap International (HI) is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women, people with disability, and members from disadvantaged communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

HI firmly believes in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organization. This is why we are committed to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities. Please indicate if you require any special accommodations, including participation in the first interview.

Candidates applying for a job with HI must be ready to comply with our Child Protection Policy, and Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment. HI Nepal has a zero tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the values and mission of HI, hence, all selected candidates are expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

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