Project Coordinator

Vacancy Announcement for  Project Coordinator  

Sarbodaya Nepal is national NGO has over decades experience in the sector sustainable community development in general and food security and sustainable natural resources management in particular. Sarbodaya Nepal has emerged as an NGO after decade long works of the Fondazione Un Raggio di Luce Onlus (FRL), Italian Foundation in different parts of Nepal 

Sarbodaya Nepal hereby invites applications from interested candidates for Project Coordinator for 5 month possibly extension for the DRR project in Nuwakot.

Background:

Sarbodaya Nepal has a central office at lalitpur, Pulchock, project offices in Nuwakot. The program unit presently serves all the needs of the central office and provides technical backstopping to project and district offices under the existing HR policy manual. The Program Coordinator will be based in district office and support the Executive Director and program officer in smoothly running of the project.

Purpose of the Assignment:

The purpose of this assignment is to Coordinate and support for the construction of community led reconstruction process at the community level. To ensure the effective implementation of rebuilding program. Coordination with municipalities, DDRCs and relevant stakeholders Remain updated on the national and local government's decisions on rebuilding and provide support to earthquake affected families. Ensure promotion of participatory approach, community is well mobilised and project concept is well understood. Support and strengthen tasks forces and groups  and local organizations. coordinate to provide formal and informal training to stakeholders and community. Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of gender and the principle of 'inclusiveness'. Ensure that designs, drawings, and cost estimates for construction are prepared, checked and approved before expenses are incurred. Ensure that all financial requirements and norms are met before making recommendation for payment of expenditures or settlement of accounts. Guide, groom, and mentor all subordinate staff member in their respective works and responsibilities for their personal growth and effective result in the communities. Contribute to the preparation of learning documents for knowledge management and publication. Represent Sarbodaya Nepal in the meetings, workshops and conferences as requested. Coordinate with executive director as necessary. Ensure that the planned ward and municipality level trainings are timely implemented. Ensure well documentation of the process and products

Qualifications and Competencies :

Candidate should at least be to Master degree level, preferably in, agriculture, engineering, social sciences or related discipline. A solid managerial background related to the management of DRM and DRR-related projects. Technical background in the domain of inclusive DRR, Livelihood, WASH, School based DRR. Minimum 5 years work experience, gender sensitive. Ability to work in the team and have the team work spirit. Experience on disaster responsive activities. Experience on socio and technical skill in working with community groups in housing and community development. Ability to work under pressure and ready to work long hours if required Keen interest and commitment to support for community led development processes having good computer skills. Tactfulness  and  an  ability  to  deal  with  people. Proficient in use of word processing and spreadsheets software packages. Ability to take initiative and work independently. Good communication skills in both English and Nepali.

Interested candidates are requested to submit an updated CV and names and contact details of at least two professional referees, an application letter mentioning their motivation and clear statement of expected salary by email  to sarbo.nepal@gmail.com  before 12th December 2017 17:00  HRS

Applications will not be considered unless there is letter of application and statement of salary expectation.

Only short-listed candidates will be called for the interview.