Himal Innovative Development and Research Pvt. ltd. HIDR

सन्तानलाई नागरिकता दिलाउन बाबु पहिचान नभएको स्वघोषणा आफैंमा अमर्यादित, महिलाको स्वतन्त्र अस्तित्वको अस्वीकार्य र विभेदको पराकाष्ठा हो । नागरिकता दिँदा आमा र सन्तान दुवैले सजायको तरबार सधैं शिरमाथि नै बोकेर हिँड्नुपर्ने कानुनी व्यवस्थाले गणतन्त्रलाई नै गिज्याइरहेको छ ।

नागरिकतामा संरचनागत विभेद २०८२, मंसिर १९ को ‘कान्तिपुर’ दैनिकमा ‘महिलामाथि नागरिकताको विभेद : राज्यले दिएन न्याय, बाबुछोरीले दिए ज्यान’ शी.....

Himal Innovative Development and Research Pvt. Ltd (HIDR) is a multi-disciplinary organization based in Kathmandu, Nepal. HIDR focuses on providing knowledge formation, policy analysis, and advocacy services related to human rights, feminism, capacity building, and various development issues in Nepal. HIDR has a core objective of promoting gender equality and inclusivity in governmental and non-governmental organizations.

HIDR is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Program Associate to join our team on-site! If you have a knack for research, data analysis, and writing impactful reports, we’d love to have you in our team.

Key Responsibilities:
· Support the coordination and implementation of assigned HIDR projects and programs.
· Assist in preparing drafts of concept notes, proposals, inception reports, activity reports, progress reports, policy briefs, and other project-related documents.
· Conduct preliminary research on social and legal issues in both English and Nepali, as required.
· Assist in planning and executing project activities.
· Support the development of new project ideas and initiatives.
· Coordinate and maintain communication with partner agencies, organizations, and consultants involved in project activities.
· Contribute to a wide range of research-based policy-relevant outputs, including policy briefs, working papers, presentations or blogs.
· Review and help edit documents prepared by HIDR staff and external partners.
· Assist in organizing workshops, meetings, and dialogues with key stakeholders.
· Represent HIDR in relevant forums and events as assigned.
· Perform any other duties or tasks assigned by the supervisor or as required by the organization.

Flexibility
To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility may be required in the duties performed in order to meet the exigencies of service. Job roles may also naturally develop over time, and ongoing changes to a role will be discussed between line managers and their staff, with the job description updated as and when appropriate.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, social science, or any other relevant subject.

Professional Experience
- One year of demonstrated working experience in a similar capacity and role, along with management skills.
- Having good coordination and communication skills.
- Experience in report writing and documentation.
- Self-motivated, goal-orientated, enthusiastic, and having a spirit of activism.
- Working experience with a diverse team, coalition, and network
- Able to work independently as well as in a team.

The qualified interested candidates are requested to submit their updated CV along with an application letter mentioning the expected salary to [email protected] by 19 December 2025 Only the selected candidates will be contacted for the assessment process.

Location: On-site at HIDR Office, Buddhanagar

School should be a place of learning, growth and safety, not fear, harassment or violence. Yet, across Nepal, many children face violence, harassment, bullying or gender-based violence in and around schools. Recognizing this, UNESCO recently partnered with communities in multiple municipalities to launch SRGBV prevention programmes that engage students, teachers, parents and local leaders.

In one recent event in Bardiya district, students used drama, poetry and art to speak out against SRGBV. They drew public attention to how harassment, bullying, and discrimination silence young voices and deprive them of safe education. These efforts were vital as studies showed that fear of harassment, bullying and gender-biased behaviour keep many children (especially girls) away from school, or push them to leave early.

We need a community-owned change as a response. There should be teacher-training, gender-sensitive pedagogy, stronger reporting and accountability mechanisms in schools as well as local leadership engagement. These are all necessary to build a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Every child deserves the right to learn, grow, and express themselves without fear of violence or discrimination. We must raise our voices, demand safer schools, and support policies because safe education is a cornerstone of dignity, equality and justice. The crisis of GBV is real and there is for it. So with us and join us in this 16 Days of Activism against GBV to end violence against women and girls.