Program Director

Job Title: Program Director
Department: Program
Reporting Line: Executive Director
Location: Kathmandu Based
Level: Director
Required Number: 01

1. Organization Overview

Women’s Rehabilitation Centre (WOREC) Founded in 1991, Women’s Rehabilitation Centre (WOREC) is a national level leading NGO working in Nepal from local to global level with feminist values to support and bridge collective actions for women rights and feminist movement. Together with collaborators from a diverse range of feminist human rights movements and networks, WOREC works to advance the rights of women in diversity. WOREC advocates for affirmative structural and social changes influencing national and international actors. WOREC works for the protection and promotion of women’s human rights and social justice with the campaigns against violence against women, and women’s economic, social and cultural rights.

WOREC is active nation-wide by its presence with central office in Lalitpur, provincial and district offices in 6 provinces. WOREC is currently looking for a dynamic and competent candidate to fulfill the position of Program Director at Central Office based in Balkumari, Lalitpur. The position reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for overall execution ensuring organizational vision, mission, goals and objectives.

2. Position Summary

The Program Director will provide overall leadership, strategic direction, coordination and management of assigned programs and projects, ensuring effective implementation in line with WOREC’s organizational vision, mission, values, approved project documents and donor requirements.

The position will lead engagement with federal, provincial and local governments, relevant ministries, development partners, civil society organizations, women-led organizations, networks and other stakeholders to strengthen integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) services, policies, systems, financing and accountability mechanisms.

The position will be based in Kathmandu and may require frequent travel to project sites, field offices and other locations based on program requirements and emerging needs.

3. Key Roles and Responsibilities

R.1. Strategic Program and Project Leadership

  • Provide overall strategic leadership and direction for assigned programs and projects in line with approved project objectives, results and implementation plans.
  • Lead the development and review of project work plans, budgets, implementation strategies, activity schedules and milestones.
  • Ensure effective coordination between central, provincial and district teams for timely and quality implementation.
  • Oversee achievement of project outputs, outcomes and indicators and take corrective measures where required.
  • Ensure effective integration of WOREC’s feminist, human rights-based, gender-responsive and survivor-centered approaches across project interventions.
  • Lead regular program review meetings and ensure timely follow-up of decisions, challenges and recommendations.
  • Provide strategic guidance and mentoring to project and program teams.

R.2. Policy Advocacy, Legal Frameworks and Government Engagement

  • Lead advocacy and technical engagement with federal, provincial and local governments on SRHR and GBV laws, policies and action plans.
  • Provide strategic oversight for the development, revision and implementation of integrated SRHR and GBV policy and legal frameworks, including national commitments.
  • Coordinate with ministries, government authorities, parliamentarians and decision-makers to strengthen SRHR and GBV services, financing and accountability.
  • Facilitate policy dialogues, consultations and advocacy forums for evidence-based policy engagement with government and relevant stakeholders.

R.3. Gender Responsive Budgeting and SRHR Financing

  • Lead strategic advocacy for increased and effective government financing for SRHR and GBV services at federal, provincial and local levels.
  • Provide oversight for evidence-based planning, budgeting and monitoring, including strengthening Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) practices for SRHR and GBV.
  • Coordinate and provide technical support, coaching and capacity building to government officials and stakeholders, while promoting monitoring and documentation of SRHR and GBV budget utilization and impact.

R.4. Government, Intergovernmental and Multi-sectorial Coordination

  • Establish and strengthen coordination with federal, provincial and local governments, ministries, commissions, elected representatives and technical bodies on integrated SRHR and GBV services.
  • Strengthen intergovernmental, inter-ministerial and multi-sectorial coordination mechanisms, including GBVRCC, RHCC and other relevant platforms.
  • Strengthen referral pathways, service linkages, accountability and coordinated survivor-centered responses across health, justice, protection and social sectors.
  • Represent WOREC in relevant government, donor, policy and technical forums, while strengthening vertical and horizontal coordination across all levels of government.

R.5. Capacity Building, Technical Support and Facilitation

  • Provide strategic oversight of training, coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to government officials, health workers, service providers and partners on SRHR, GBV, and gender equality, feminist and survivor-centered approaches, human rights, GEDSI and safeguarding.
  • Oversee the localization and implementation of guidelines, tools and action plans, coordinating technical experts and promoting institutionalization of learning and capacity within government and partner institutions.

R.6. School, Youth and CSE Engagement

  • Lead engagement with local governments, schools, SMCs, PTAs and elected representatives to promote health, GBV prevention and gender-equitable school environments.
  • Oversee orientation, capacity building and localization of Zero Tolerance on GBV Promoting Schools and Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in line with relevant guidelines and local curricula.
  • Promote youth-led engagement, peer-support, student campaigns and Know-Your-Rights initiatives on SRHR and GBV, while strengthening institutional sustainability.

R.7. Integrated SRHR and GBV Service Strengthening

  • Provide strategic oversight to integrated, quality and survivor-centered SRHR and GBV services, coordinating with health facilities, OCMCs, shelters, local governments and service providers to strengthen accessibility, referrals, follow-up and service quality.
  • Oversee technical support to health workers, psychosocial counsellors, case managers and frontline providers, including localization of OCMC guidelines, referral directories and service-linkage mechanisms, ensuring confidentiality, dignity, inclusion and accessibility.

R.8. Monitoring, Learning, Reporting and Documentation

  • Oversee monitoring of project implementation, outputs, outcomes, indicators, targets and financial progress against approved plans.
  • Coordinate with MEAL teams to generate, analyze and use evidence for program improvement, advocacy and organizational learning, ensuring timely donor and management reporting.
  • Lead documentation and dissemination of achievements, good practices, lessons learned and policy/system change evidence at federal, provincial and local levels.

R.9. Partnership, Financial and Resource Management

  • Ensure effective and efficient utilization of project resources in line with approved budgets, organizational policies and donor requirements, and monitor expenditure with timely corrective action.
  • Coordinate with Finance, Administration, HR, MEAL and other departments, as well as consultants, partners and service providers, to ensure quality, compliance and value for resources.
  • Support resource mobilization, partnership development and sustainability of project interventions.

R.10. Safeguarding and Organizational Compliance

  • Comply with and promote WOREC’s policies and standards, including Gender Equality, PSEAH, Code of Conduct, Child Protection and Conflict of Interest.
  • Promote a safe, inclusive, respectful and accountable working environment.
  • Ensure safeguarding, confidentiality, dignity and rights of survivors and program participants are maintained throughout project implementation.
  • Support grievance and accountability mechanisms and ensure concerns are addressed appropriately and confidentially.
  • Maintain professional integrity and confidentiality in all program-related activities.

R.11. Organizational and Emergency Support

  • Support organizational campaigns, meetings, consultations, workshops, advocacy initiatives and learning events as required.
  • Support WOREC’s Emergency Response Team during emergencies, including planning, coordination and response activities.
  • Contribute to organizational learning, policy development, strategic planning and institutional strengthening as required.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Executive Director or management in accordance with organizational needs.

4. Required Qualifications and Experience

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Public Policy, Governance, Management, or a related field, with Master’s Degree with 3 years of  experience in same field of work or Bachelor’s level with 5 years of similar experience. Strong knowledge and practical experience in gender equality, feminist approaches, women’s empowerment, advocacy GEDSI, women’s rights, inclusive governance, and social justice, with experience in program planning, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, facilitation, and stakeholder coordination.
  • Strong communication, coordination, facilitation, and report-writing skills, with proficiency in Nepali and English, and willingness to undertake frequent field travel.

5. Core Competencies

  • Strong program/project management and coordination skills.
  • Good communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, networking and partnership-building abilities.
  • Good understanding of feminist, gender-responsive and rights-based approaches.
  • Strong advocacy, analytical, reporting and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Commitment to WOREC’s feminist values, women’s rights and social justice.

6. General Responsibilities

  • Maintain confidentiality and integrity of organizational and program information.
  • Comply with WOREC’s policies, procedures, safeguarding standards and organizational values.
  • Demonstrate professional conduct, accountability, respect and teamwork.
  • Contribute to a safe, inclusive, respectful and learning-oriented work environment.
  • Perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the supervisor or management.
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