Executive Director

KEY OTHER RELATIONSHIPS: JRC International, JRC Campaign Global Coordinator, JRC Global Team

LOCATION: Kathmandu, Nepal

SALARY: As per the market standards of development sector nationally and depending on experience

TRAVEL: Occasional National and International Travel will be required

KEY FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the management of grants of Just Rights for Children in Nepal.
• Oversee the management, development and implementation of all program activities in Nepal.
• Develop ideas that address organizational priorities and conduct strategic and operational planning exercises.
• Direct and supervise team, providing them with all the necessary assistance to ensure that program activities, finance reporting, Management Information Systems (MIS) and reporting requirements are carried out effectively and efficiently in alliance with project requirements.
• Communicate all project-related activities, issues, and updates to relevant stakeholders and manage project budget based on planned activities.
• Train employees, conduct appraisals, identify and ensure support for capacity building needs.
• Manage partners, visit project sites as needed to launch and implement activities; build capacity of partners as needed to ensure that project deliverables are in terms of agreement.
• Oversee and guide MIS Coordinator to implement and establish M&E activities within each program area.
• Managing budgets including communicating budget objectives and plans with stakeholders.
• Work with the Finance/Admin/HR to manage the organization’s legal compliance in Nepal.
• Explore opportunities for partnerships and knowledge sharing with NGOs, experts and institutions involved in related initiatives.
• Develop Project Proposal, raise funds and cultivate a relationship with the donors.
• Manage relationships with government officials and appropriate authorities; lead/participate meetings with them as needed to coordinate planning and implementation of projects.
• Identify, track and document program trends, learnings and best practices.
• Represent Just Rights for Children in Nepal at relevant international and national meetings and plan and host donor visits as needed.
• Work towards strengthening and improving project impact and sustainability.
• To develop advocacy and campaign plans in partnership with relevant stakeholders and implement JRC Campaign strategies as and when required.

Participate in any other activities as decided by the management which may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of the organization.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Social Work or Social Sciences and Other related field (Essential).
• Minimum 10 years of experience at working in a National/International development Organization at a senior role in Nepal and is aligned to JRC’s mission and understand and supports its approach to Justice for children. (Essential).
• Professional experience in campaigning, policy, advocacy or law (Essential).
• Experience of influencing legislation and policy making nationally or internationally (Essential).
• Experience working on movement, campaigning and advocacy nationally/internationally
• (Essential).
• Experience in grants management. (Essential)
• Proven knowledge of legal interventions in the child protection domain/any other social issues.
• Proven ability to working with the political landscape in Nepal on social issues.
• Proven ability to lead, coordinate and motivate a team of different functions.
• Experience representing organization in national and international media.
• Experience managing national/international campaign.
• Experience managing or implementing a successful fundraising program (Desirable).

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent knowledge of child protection issues, managing large scale program and working with Federal, provincial and local government (Essential).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (Essential).
• Excellent Research Skills (Essential).
• Excellent English written and verbal communications skills (Essential).
• Strong interpersonal skills and social values (Essential).
• Ability to advocate for children. (Essential)
• Knowledge of laws and regulations, policies, programs, guidelines vis-à-vis child protection (Child Marriage, Child Trafficking, Child Sexual Abuse and Online Child Sexual Abuse) Internally and in Nepal at Federal, provincial and municipal level. (Essential)
• Good Project Management and Time Management Skills. (Essential)
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint. (Essential)

DURATION:

The post is offered on a 1-year rolling contract and is subject to a three-month probation period. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.