Published Date: 1st August 2025
SHAKHI: “Friends of Women” is a grassroots young women-led non-governmental, non-profit making, independent organization working in the Southern Part of Nepal, called Terai/ Madhesh region, especially in Bara District. It is led and managed by a group of women committed to the development and empowerment of women, girls, and children of marginalized and vulnerable communities.
Background of the project
SHAKHI Bara is implementing “HAMRO SAHAS: Feminist Movement Building for Social Norm Change” of Pheta Rural municipality in Bara district of Madhesh Pradesh, with support from the UK in Nepal and UN Women. Rooted in the lived experiences of Dalit and marginalized communities, the project aims to challenge deep-rooted gender discriminatory norms and harmful practices such as child marriage, domestic violence, and the dowry system. SHAKHI, hereby invites applications from suitable and qualified Nepalese citizens for the trainers for a five-day residential capacity building training for women as part of the Empowerment of Marginalized Communities. SHAKHI, hereby invites applications from suitable and qualified candidates for the position of Trainer 2
Details of the announcement
Position: Trainer for 5-day Capacity Building Training.
Qualifications and Experience
- Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Public Health, Development Studies, or related fields.
- A master’s degree is preferred.
- Training in Relevant Areas:
- Formal or informal training in areas like gender equality and gender norms, Prevention of child marriage and harmful traditional practices, (GBV) and response mechanisms, legal right protection, Inclusion and intersectionality, leadership, and confidence building
- Knowledge of Gender and Social Inclusion:
Understanding of gender dynamics, intersectionality, and the mental health needs of marginalized communities (e.g., women, Dalits, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities).
Detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) can be obtained from the following link
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uD5xba35Fi_WkhBflu-VWozYA1P6s17b?usp=drive_link
Documents to be submitted
- Curriculum Vitae
- Technical Proposal
- Program Schedule including the methods
- Financial Proposal
How to apply
Qualified Nepali citizens meeting the above criteria are requested to send his/her updated CV and application to the SHAKHI office, Pheta RM-1 Bhaluhi Bara or vacancy.shakhibara@gmail.com no later than 12th August 2025.
Applications from women, youth, marginalized communities, and local residents are highly encouraged to apply, and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for further selection process.
