United Mission to Nepal

UMN strives to help all Nepalis, women and men, achieve a fuller and more satisfying life. There are many opportunities for expatriates from different countries to contribute their professional skills. If you would like to explore the possibilities of working with UMN, contact Ann McConkey at expat.recruitment@umn.org.np to learn more. Please send your CV or resume with your email.

There is an on-going need for TECHNICAL ADVISORS to work in our four areas of work.

Advisors are mainly based in Kathmandu with travel to rural areas. They work alongside Nepali technical staff helping and advising local NGOs (non-government organisations) and other partners in specific work to improve the lives of people in their area.

EDUCATION The team works to eliminate barriers, enabling access to relevant education and recognising its value. Teacher trainers with experience in formal and/or non-formal education are needed. PEACEBUILDING The team works with our partners to heal divisions and reduce discrimination and marginalisation. This includes work in the areas of anti-human trafficking, domestic violence, trauma counselling and encouraging gender sensitivity. Practical experience of working in a postconflict situation would be helpful. Enquiries from social workers and counsellors with relevant experience are welcome.		HEALTH We work to improve the health of poor people in Nepal primarily through involvement in community health programmes including HIV/AIDS prevention and education. Health professionals with community or mental health experience, midwives, and social workers would all have a suitable background. SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS UMN works in the areas of Micro-enterprise, Disaster Management, and Food Security to improve the well-being of poor and marginalised communities in some of our poorest regions. Agriculturalists, food technologists, nutritionists, animal health professionals can contribute. People with disaster management or mitigation experience are also valuable.
OTHERS We are seeking to recruit an expatriate to take on the recruitment, administration and management role. While this could be someone with HR background, it could also be someone with administrative and people skills who wants to change role. Ideally the person should have some mission background or cross cultural experience. Development professionals with strong advocacy skills. Project managers who have a desire to build the capacity of Nepalese staff and local partner organisations. Qualified accountants, preferably with experience in the not-for-profit sector. Note: Expatriate team members do not receive a salary or remuneration of any kind from UMN directly, but are self supported volunteers or supported by a 'sending mission organisation' or church in their home country that provides for all their financial needs during their assignment.