Governance Manager

Pact Nepal

Details / requirements:

Pact, a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, is implementing a USAID-funded project, Sajhedari Bikaas, aimed at empowering local communities to direct their own development in the Mid and Far West Regions of Nepal. Pact is looking for highly competent Nepali citizens to fill the following position.

Position: Governance Manager

Reporting to the Senior Field Director, the Governance Manager provides technical guidance and oversight to district-based governance NGO partners in implementing Sajhedari Bikaas local governance and community development activities in its six project districts.

The position is based in Dhangadhi.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical guidance to staff and implementing partners on local governance and community development activities
  • Provide capacity building support to implementing partners in the areas of local governance, inclusion, the local government planning process, social accountability, community development and program management
  • Monitor partners’ program implementation and performance to ensure compliance with project deliverables and approved work plans
  • Track and analyze partners’ spending to ensure they meet monthly and annual targets
  • Coordinate and act as liaison to local bodies, CSOs and other stakeholders at the district and VDC levels 
  • Supervise field coordinator/s and interns
  • Read, verify and analyze partners’ monthly/ quarterly reports and compile them for USAID quarterly reports
  • Perform other duties as assigned to achieve SB’s overall objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Social Science, Rural Development, Engineering or equivalent in relevant field
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience working/managing local governance and community development projects
  • Experience with donor-funded programs (USAID preferred)
  • Experience in supporting and monitoring field-based programs in the region
  • Excellent computer literacy in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • English fluency, both written and verbal
  • Open to Nepalese nationals only

To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to PactNepalRecruit@pactworld.org. Details of the job description for this position can be found at www.pactworld.org.

Women and persons from marginalized and disadvantaged groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Overview

Category Development and Project
Openings 1
Experience 7+ years
Education Please check vacancy details
Posted Date 08 May, 2015
Apply Before 23 May, 2015
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