Manager National Training Centre Kavre Vacancy at SOS Children's Villages Nepal

Job Overview:

SOS Children's Villages Nepal is seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Manager at its National Training Centre in Kavre, Nepal. This is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the full operations of the training facility, from planning and programme development to staff supervision, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination. The selected candidate will work to deliver high-quality technical, vocational, and soft skills training programmes while ensuring compliance with organisational standards. Candidates must be Nepali citizens. Applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM on March 13, 2026.

About the Organization:

SOS Children's Villages Nepal is a non-governmental social development organisation that supports children without parental care and families living in difficult conditions. The organisation delivers services across care, education, health, and emergency relief, and advocates for the rights of children and young people in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders. SOS Children's Villages Nepal is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for staff, children, and all individuals it works with. The organisation operates with a zero-tolerance policy on child safeguarding violations and upholds its Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct across all levels of its work.

Job Highlights:

Key Responsibilities:

Training Operations & Programme Management:

• Manage and supervise the overall day-to-day operations of the National Training Centre Kavre to ensure smooth and effective functioning
• Develop and implement annual and monthly training plans, objectives, budgets, and training calendars
• Design, organise, and ensure the quality implementation of technical, vocational, and soft skills training programmes
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of training programmes, using participant feedback to drive improvements in effectiveness and quality

Staff & Trainee Management:

• Supervise trainers and support staff, maintain workplace discipline, and support professional development across the team
• Manage the trainee selection process and monitor attendance, discipline, and learning progress throughout training cycles
• Ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment for all participants

Administration, Finance & Stakeholder Coordination:

• Manage financial, administrative, and asset-related responsibilities, including the proper maintenance of facilities and equipment
• Coordinate with partners and stakeholders, and support employment follow-up for programme graduates where applicable
• Report regularly to the National Director of SOS Children's Villages Nepal on programme performance and operational matters

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• A minimum of a Master's degree in any discipline, with at least a second division or its equivalent from a recognised university, is required. Candidates who completed their studies at a non-Nepalese educational institution must provide an equivalence certificate from the relevant government agency.

Experience:

• A minimum of five years of experience in managing training programmes, learning and development initiatives, or a training facility is required, preferably in a managerial capacity. Candidates must demonstrate experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating training programmes. Prior experience working with children and young people will be considered an added advantage.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong leadership and organisational skills with a capacity to manage complex training operations
• Excellent communication, facilitation, coaching, and mentoring abilities
• Ability to develop training materials, monitor learning outcomes, and drive continuous programme improvement
• Strategic thinking with strong analytical, reporting, and programme management capabilities
• Proficiency in both English and Nepali, written and spoken
• Sound computer literacy
• Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and a positive, solutions-oriented attitude

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary and other benefits will be provided as per the policies of the organisation.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who meet the stated criteria should submit the following documents via email:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of academic certificates (including a government-issued equivalence certificate if studies were completed outside Nepal)
• Copy of Citizenship Certificate
• Passport-size photograph
• Completed Employment Application Form (mandatory — to be downloaded from the organisation's official notice)

📧 vacancy@sosnepal.org.np 

Note: The application deadline is March 13, 2026 by 4:00 PM. The Employment Application Form is mandatory and must be included in the submission. SOS Children's Villages Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all applications without providing a reason. The organisation follows an Inclusive Policy and encourages women, persons with disabilities, individuals from ethnic minorities, and candidates from marginalised communities to apply.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What is the minimum educational qualification required for this Manager position at SOS Children's Villages Nepal? 

A: A Master's degree in any discipline, with at least a second division or equivalent, from a recognised university is required. Candidates with qualifications from non-Nepalese institutions must submit a government-issued equivalence certificate along with their application.

Q: Is there a mandatory document that must be included in the application? 

A: Yes. In addition to the standard documents, applicants must include the completed Employment Application Form, which is available for download from the organisation's official vacancy notice. Applications submitted without this form may not be considered.

Q: Does SOS Children's Villages Nepal encourage applications from underrepresented groups? 

A: Yes. The organisation follows an Inclusive Policy and strongly encourages women, persons with disabilities, individuals from ethnic minorities, and candidates from marginalised communities to apply for this position.