Program & Operations Associate - Vacancy Alert!

Open Knowledge Nepal is seeking a motivated, tech and data-curious early-career professional to join our team as a Program & Operations Associate. This role is ideal for a recent graduate eager to work in a civic-tech organization that involves work involving from documentation and coordination to data and technology-enabled workflows.

The Associate will support day-to-day operations, documentation, compliance, and partner coordination, while gaining hands-on exposure to data management and tech-enabled workflows that strengthen our civic-tech initiatives. This role combines operational responsibilities with practical experience in data and technology, offering a well-rounded learning opportunity.

If you are interested in civic technology, open data, and developing diverse skills across operations, data, and management, we encourage you to apply.

📅 Application deadline: Jan 16, 2026

Open Knowledge Nepal is a non-profit civic tech organization comprised of openness enthusiasts. We believe that open data fosters a participatory government and civil society, contributing to sustainable development. The organization is actively engaged in research, advocacy, training, and the development of open knowledge tools.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Administration

• Support organizational operations, official documentation, record-keeping, logistics management, and coordination tasks.
• Maintain administrative and operational records in an organized and transparent manner.
• Assist in maintaining internal processes and operational documentation to ensure smooth functioning.

Data & Tech Support

• Support basic data collection, cleaning, organization, and reporting.
• Maintain spreadsheets, dashboards, or simple databases used for tracking activities, finances, or outputs.
• Assist in experimenting and adopting tech-enabled tools (open-source tools, automation platforms, etc.) to improve workflows.

Program & Project Coordination

• Support coordination of ongoing projects and activities, including communication with project members, interns, fellows, and collaborators.
• Assist in tracking project timelines, tasks, and documentation to ensure smooth implementation.
• Support tracking of grants, fellowships, partnerships, and civic-tech opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals, budgets, and related documentation, and help maintain organized records of projects, donors, and partners.

Digital & Content Support (Lightweight)

• Support basic social media, website, and content updates (announcements, reports, event pages).
• Assist in preparing and publishing project updates using existing templates and tools.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (completed or recently graduated) in IT, Computer Science, Management, Social Sciences, or related fields.
• Tech-savvy mindset with willingness to learn new tools and systems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable working with digital tools (e.g., spreadsheets, shared documents).
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Nepali.
• Interest in civic technology, open data, and social impact.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with design or content tools such as Canva or Figma.
• Basic understanding of web technologies (e.g., how websites work, content management systems).
• Exposure to data handling, visualization, or open-source tools.
• Prior volunteer, internship, or nonprofit experience.

Location

Remote work with flexible working hours. Candidates must be based in Kathmandu, Nepal
(Occasional in-person coordination or administrative tasks, such as meetings or documentation follow-ups, may be required.)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter via this Google Form by January 16, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Link to the application form: https://forms.gle/V52uuwohNuJHRoZZ6