Lead the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of emergency preparedness and response efforts in alignment with USAID objectives, ensuring that safeguarding principles are embedded in all activities to protect vulnerable groups. Foster strong collaboration between the Government of Nepal, local, provincial, and district authorities, and vulnerable communities to strengthen disaster risk management and resilience, while ensuring these partnerships uphold CARE’s safeguarding standards. Convene and facilitate local humanitarian actors in building their Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPRP) capacities, focusing on transitioning responsibilities to local actors for sustainable, community-led disaster response. Conduct safeguarding risk assessments for the program and partners, incorporating safeguarding activities into the project plan to mitigate identified risks. Establish feedback and accountability mechanisms at both the program and partner levels to address safeguarding issues promptly, with support from Country Office safeguarding focal points. Provide multi-sectoral analysis, guidance, and leadership in designing response strategies during disaster events, maintaining adherence to CARE’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies throughout all phases of response. Leverage partnerships and resources from other USG and non-USG programs to enhance preparedness, disaster mitigation, and safeguarding integration. Represent the organization in humanitarian coordination groups, advising the Government of Nepal (GoN) for an integrated and effective disaster response, while advocating for safeguarding practices and the protection of affected communities. Hold regular staff meetings with safeguarding as a standing agenda item to encourage discussion and monitoring of safeguarding practices within the team. Promote positive behaviors in alignment with CARE’s safeguarding policy and Code of Conduct. Monitor and evaluate emergency preparedness and response interventions to ensure compliance with global humanitarian standards, national policies, and CARE’s safeguarding policies. Influence key stakeholders within the humanitarian and disaster management sectors to promote collective action, enhance disaster response capabilities, and integrate safeguarding measures into collaborative efforts.
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CARE Nepal, like any other International Non Government Organization (INGO) in Nepal, operates through a basic agreement with Social Welfare Council, Government of Nepal that allows it to implement various community development projects and programs in the country. These projects and programs are guided by the government’s priorities, CARE's global programming principles and the need of the local communities. The organization works closely with various ministries and departments such as Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare, Ministry of Health and Population, Ministry of Local Development, Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation just to name the few. CARE Nepal is also an active member of the Association of International NGOs (AIN).
