TPO Nepal, in partnership with UNICEF, is implementing a project titled “Psycho-social Well-being of Children, Adolescents, Caregivers and Vulnerable Population Improved through Inclusive Psychosocial Support in the Rasuwa-Bhotekoshi Flash Flood.” Under this project, TPO Nepal will engage a Social Work Supervisor and Coordinator to provide technical supervision, guidance, and support to Field Social Workers and coordinate child protection case management and related support services for children and adolescents affected by the Rasuwa-Bhotekoshi Flash Flood.

The position holder will perform their duties in accordance with TPO Nepal’s policies and procedures, relevant professional and ethical standards, safeguarding and PSEA/PRSEAH requirements, humanitarian principles, and applicable MHPSS and child protection standards. They will also work in close coordination with the National Child Rights Council (NCRC), relevant government authorities, and local governments to ensure the effective and coordinated integration of social work approaches and delivery of child protection case management services.

Position Details:

Position Title: Social Work Supervisor and Coordinator

Duty Station: Kathmandu based and frequent field visits

Employment Type: Part-time (50% level of effort)

Contract Duration: 9 months

Reports To: TPO Coordinator and UNICEF staff

Supervisory Scope: Direct supervision of five Field Social Workers

Start Date: as the earliest

Major Responsibilities:

  1. Technical Supervision and Guidance:
  • Provide technical supervision and guidance to five Professional Social Workers engaged in child protection and psychosocial support case management across Kathmandu, Nuwakot, and Rasuwa.
  • Provide regular remote (online) and targeted on-site support, including case consultations, technical guidance, and debriefing.
  • Ensure that Field Social Workers adhere to child protection standards, professional ethics, safeguarding requirements, and confidentiality protocols.
  • Guide professional social workers in close co-ordination with the TPO technical supervisor and document good practices in the mobilization of professional social workers.
  1. Local-Level Coordination
  • Coordinate with Municipal Child Protection Officers, Municipal Child Rights Committees, local government units, and other relevant stakeholders in the project’s target areas.
  • Strengthen referral pathways and facilitate collaboration among Field Social Workers, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
  1. Case Management Review and Technical Guidance
  • Review and validate individual support recommendations submitted by Field Social Workers for children and their families.
  • Review individual case plans and provide technical guidance to ensure that proposed interventions and assistance are appropriate, necessary, and aligned with project standards.
  1. Monitoring and Reporting
  • Monitor field activity schedules, community visits, and attendance of Field Social Workers in line with the agreed 50% level of effort.
  • Prepare and submit consolidated weekly progress reports, attendance records, and field updates to the TPO technical supervisor and UNICEF staff.
  1. Learning, Documentation, and Team Engagement
  • Participate in key project meetings, case review discussions, and evaluation sessions.
  • Lead the identification and documentation of field experiences, case studies, good practices, and lessons learned throughout the nine-month assignment.

Required Qualifications and Experience

  1. Education
  • Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), preferably with a specialisation in Child and Family Social Work, along with relevant supervision experience.
  1. Professional Experience
  • Demonstrated experience in child protection case management and the supervision of social workers, psychosocial workers, or child rights workers.
  • Good working knowledge of Nepal’s child protection system, including relevant laws, policies, municipal structures, and institutional mechanisms.
  1. Core Competencies and Requirements
  • Ability to manage supervisory responsibilities effectively within a 50% part-time arrangement over the nine-month contract period.
  • Willingness and ability to conduct group supervision, targeted field visits, and coordination activities across Kathmandu, Nuwakot, and Rasuwa.
  • Flexibility to adjust working hours to respond to urgent field requirements and provide remote consultations as needed.

Interested, qualified, and motivated candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply with a cover letter, updated resume (CV), and expected salary to hrtponepal@tponepal.org.np no later than 13 November 2026.

Only short-listed candidates will be informed about the further selection process. Any activity intended to influence the selection process will lead to disqualification. All the selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks.

TPO Nepal is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. TPO Nepal does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination.