Program Manager
Details / requirements:
PACT IS RECRUITING
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. Pact has an immediate need for highly competent Nepali citizens to fill the following position.
Program Manager – Lamjung, Gorkha, Dhading
The successful candidate will coordinate medium earthquake recovery activities in Lamjung, Gorkha, and Dhading districts. Based in one of those districts, s/he will supervise one field coordinator in each district, and travel frequently between districts. Successful candidates must be self-starters and demonstrate maturity and high energy on a daily basis to respond effectively and creatively to the implementation issues and opportunities that emerge across his/her program areas. The Program Manager will report to the Senior Field Director.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities :-
- Support and monitor three district-based NGOs in the introduction and implementation of three project interventions in up to 30 VDCs:
- facilitation of VDC-level post-disaster planning;
- coordination of mobile service camps to deliver services disrupted by the earthquakes;
- selection and implementation of micro-projects to refurbish damaged or destroyed small-scale infrastructure such as water taps, latrines, feeder roads/trails, schools, and health posts.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in development studies, social science, engineering, or other relevant field.
- Qualification as overseer or engineer is highly desirable
- A minimum of five years of experience in development projects, with experience in the local planning process strongly preferred
- Experience with donor-funded programs (USAID preferred)
- Excellent computer literacy in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required. Typing skills in both English and Nepali preferred
- English fluency, both written and verbal, is a requirement
Candidates who have previously applied do not need to reapply.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to PactNepalRecruit@pactworld.org . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Phone calls will not be accepted .
Women and persons from marginalized and disadvantaged communities are encouraged to apply .
Overview
Category | Administrative / Management |
Openings | 1 |
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Posted Date | 01 Jul, 2015 |
Apply Before | 15 Jul, 2015 |
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