CSSF Programme Manager

CSSF Programme Manager - C4 - Kathmandu

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Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Policy & Political roles)

Job Subcategory: Political, CSSF - Conflict Stability and Security Fund

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) Length of the contract: 3 Years

Main purpose of job:

• To manage delivery of the British Government’s Nepal Peacebuilding programme.

Roles and Responsibilities:

We are looking for an experienced programme manager to support the successful delivery of British Government’s Nepal Peacebuilding programme. The programme aims to:

• Support communities to collectively identify and resolve areas of local tension
• Facilitate dialogue between communities and political representatives
• Strengthen capacity of human rights and media organisations
• Strengthen local research capacity

You should be able to work well under pressure and confident in dealing with a range of internal and external partners. This job requires management of a complex portfolio of growing scale expected to meet highest standards of financial and programme management. You will need a can-do attitude and willingness to provide support across the team. We are looking for an individual with experience in programme management.

Delivery of Projects:

• Management of and reporting on (risks, value for money, budgets) projects through delivery plans and other reporting tools;
• Produce quarterly programme reports and briefings and other communications products as required;
• Provide quality assure on key deliverables from the projects;
• Liaison with Programme Advisor and escalate (appropriately) any issues, risks and challenges faced by the projects in a timely manner through appropriate channels;
• Track and report on the budgetary matters as a programme;
• Lead on development of M&E of programme both in-house (lead on programme results framework) and to liaise with external teams engaged to undertake M&E tasks;
• Coordinate and participate in relevant internal activities/meetings carried out by Embassy political and DFID Governance teams

Programme Coordination:

• Coordinate programme working group and manage the delivery plan including rigorous management of finances, risks, lessons learnt and best practices through cross HMG collaboration
• Input to papers for the management boards at Post (including working group, operational board, strategic board etc)
• Build and manage relationships with staff in implementing partner organisation/s;
• Lead on managing short term technical visits from London to provide scoping and evaluation feedback on programme;
• Provide support to the programme Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) in coordinating strategic direction and future funding;
• Manage procurement, knowledge management and communication requirements for the programme.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Preferably 5 years of relevant programme management experience, ideally from UK Government programmes.
• IT proficiency
• Good written English skills (ability to provide briefings, project reporting).

Required competencies:

• Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a Quality Service

Application deadline: 14 May 2017

Grade: C4 (L)

Type of Position: Fixed Term

Duration of Post: 36 months

Region: South Asia & Afghanistan

Country/Territory: Nepal

Location (City): Kathmandu

Type of Post: British Embassy

Number of vacancies: 1

Starting monthly salary (NPR): 126,154

Start Date: 1 July 2017

Other benefits and conditions of employment:

For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Local Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.

For other than BHC candidates, salary will be NPR ­­­­­­126154 per month. Please note that the salary scales are under review and the salary is likely to be increased after the pay review is over.

The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.

Around half of our work force is women.  We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCO has anywhere across the globe.  We are aiming to make it the best.

To Apply:

Please note that the applications without (a), (b) and (c) will not be considered:

(a)  Complete the Online Application Form

(b)  Attach a detailed CV

(c)  Complete the Motivation Segment in the Online Application Form

Internal candidates applying for this position need to upload their appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable) else the application will not be considered.

For Detail Job Descriptions and application submission please visit the link: https://fco.tal.net/vx/ appcentre-ext/brand-0/ candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/ 3082-CSSF-Programme-Manager- C4-Kathmandu/en-GB

Please note:

• Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
• The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, educational and professional.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.