Programme Manager - Urgent

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

PHASE Nepal is a not for profit National NGO established in 2006 by a group of development professionals dedicated to supporting poor communities in remote areas of Nepal. For the last 11 years PHASE Nepal has been implementing Health, Education and Livelihoods improvement programmes in Humla, Bajura, Mugu, Gorkha, Sindhupalchok and Kavrepalanchok districts.  Currently, PHASE Nepal's projects are funded by PHASE Worldwide UK, PHASE Austria, City of Vienna-Austria, NTTI USA, Lindsay Cooper Singapore, Hrothgar Investment Limited Singapore, Global Giving USA, Global Giving UK, Innocent Foundation UK, DFID UK through PHASE Worldwide, BLF UK through PHASE Worldwide and other individuals and organizations from different countries. PHASE Nepal was heavily involved in earthquake relief projects which were funded by DiakonieKatastrophenhilfe (DKH) Germany, Caritas Germany, Caritas Austria, People in Need, UNHCR in addition to regular donors and currently some of these donors are funding various reconstruction projects. Currently PHASE has over 140 staff working for different projects. PHASE Nepal manages its activities from its own building located at Dadhikot -9, Bhaktapur, Nepal. PHASE Nepal is currently looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead its core activities and further expand it.

JOB TITLE: PROGRAMME MANAGER

DURATION: Long term position             

DUTY STATION: PHASE Nepal Central Office, Dadhikot -9, Bhaktapur, Nepal 

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The programme manager will be responsible to handle the core projects of this organization to ensure that they are in line with the stated goals of the organization. A program manager may work with everyone from volunteers to management level staff so s/he must be capable of conveying information to people who are not specifically trained in a task and have to lead highly qualified and experienced senior management team members. The biggest concern for every program is whether or not it is producing the desired outcome and whether that desired outcome is in line with the motives of the non-profit organization. Monitoring activities, controlling, organizing, and costs of an event and proceeding to modify them as necessary are key steps. The post holder needs to coordinate and liaison with international donors, represent PHASE in different Government and I/NGO forums, design projects, develop proposals and lead the organization implementation team as appropriate. Currently this position will be responsible for handling health, education and livelihoods projects in above districts, with an approximate budget of 1 million USD per year. S/he should be continuously looking for additional opportunities for relevant activities and funding for PHASE Nepal’s work and significantly contribute in designing programmes and developing proposals to maintain at least to current funding level.               

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan the delivery of the overall program and its activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization.
• Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization.
• Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the program.
• Develop an annual budget and operating plan to support the program.
• Develop a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop tools for baseline needs assessments and conduct assessments in new target areas.
• Analyze baseline data and prepare recommendation reports.
• Work with Executive Director, members and other managers in developing new programmes (including using planning tools like log frames, theory of changes etc. where appropriate).
• Be present in field for start-up and exit of all projects.
• Work with Executive Director, members and other managers in preparing project proposals for fundraising (and identifies new funding opportunities where relevant) with high quality of reporting and documentation.
• Document all activities undertaken by organization staff and the outcomes of those activities.
• Develop reports to Executive Committee, local and national government bodies, partners and donors as and when necessary.
• Work with Executive Director, members and other managers in preparing best practice guidelines for starting, implementing and phasing out process of projects run by PHASE Nepal.
• Compile and write case studies and human interest stories from the field.
• Ensure useful evidence, statistics and photographs are extracted for use in reports and publicity.
• Develop a system for keeping PHASE Nepal’s contacts updated.
• Take primary responsibility for developing and drafting PHASE Nepal’s annual report.
• Develop and implement a system for information management to ensure all soft and hardcopy documents are filed in an easily accessible way.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES:

• Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Management, Social Science, Engineering, Agriculture or any relevant field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in managing multiple projects in development field preferably with multiple donors with proven track record of best performance after completion of Master's Degree.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Nepali with proven experience of high quality report writing.
• Should be a motivator, team player with excellent leadership skills.
• Should be good planner, have excellent delegation and time management skills.
• Should have strong knowledge and expertise in aspects of managerial system, IT and Microsoft Office packages.

SALARY & BENEFITS: NRS.80,000 to Nrs 100,000 per month (gross) depending upon the competency and experience. 10% provident fund after three months of probation period, one month’s basic salary as festival bonus after working for a year, plus medical facility and insurance as per organization rules. Preference will be given to those with above education and experience with proven track record of successful proposal writing, fund raising and donor relationships.

If you are committed to work independently under the policies of PHASE Nepal and ready to take challenges, you may apply with a detailed bio-data and an expression of interest no later than March 8, 2017 to the Executive Director at phasenepal@yahoo.com. For a detailed description of job roles and responsibilities, please visit www.phasenepal.org/vacancies. Please apply only if you have above mentioned experiences. Candidates with insufficient and irrelevant experiences will not be considered.

Rather than just an employee we are looking for someone who can commit a long term full time engagement with the organization to take the organization to possible higher level, once successful the organization will do everything possible to support such employee for their personal development.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for further selection process.

No telephone inquiries will be entertained.

PHASE Nepal respects child rights and strictly follows child protection policy of the organization.