Programme Coordinator

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – Programme Coordinator

Islamic Relief Nepal

Islamic Relief Worldwide, IRW is an international humanitarian organization that provides development programs and humanitarian relief around the globe, regardless of race, political affiliation, gender or beliefs. (http://www.islamic-relief.org/).In Nepal, IRW is register at Social Welfare Council as International Non-Governmental Organisation. 

Islamic Relief Nepal (IR Nepal) invites applications from qualified Nepali Candidate for the Programme Coordinator position, for Nepal Program. 

Detail of Job responsibility is mentioned below. Interested candidates are required to submit aMotivation Letter reflecting their suitability for the job as per Job Description anda recent C.V mentioning the expected Salary via email to Info.Nepal@islamic-relief.org.np no later than 14th August 2018.

Job Description

Functional Title: Programme Coordinator

Base Location: Kathmandu With Extensive Field Visit 

Reporting to:Head of Mission (HOM)

Contract Duration:12 months Fixed Term Contract.

Starting Date:As soon as possible (preferably 1st September 2018)

Salary:NPR 90,000 – 130,000 gross per month depending on the experience and qualification

Job Summary

• To provide leadership and expertise to the programme (Humanitarian Response and Development) in Nepal. 

• To liaise, support and work closely with Islamic Relief’s implementing partners in country. 

• To ensure the programme are implemented within the time and budget while meeting Islamic Relief Quality Standards. 

• To provide timely and high-quality proposals and reports to donors (Institutional/IR Partners). 

• To ensure the development and utilization of best practice for technical interventions. 
• To ensure effective coordination with Government, donors, UN agencies, Red Cross and another I/NGO. 

Key Roles and responsibilities

PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

• As part of the programme team, design programmes and projects based on the Country Strategy Plan in Nepal.
• Identify new partnerships to expand the work in line with the country strategy. 
• To provide guidance and support to implementing partners in areas of planning, design and implementation, monitoring & evaluation, visibility and communications.
• Support on setting up and institutionalizing robust M&E systems and meet the IR Worldwide requirements to inform programme learning, development, reporting and advocacy.
• To ensure programmes are implemented, reviewed, regularly monitored and evaluated in consultative and participatory manner.
• Support HOM to develop and formulate briefing, position/strategy papers.  
• Produce high quality donor reports according to the donor and HQ requirements.
• Conduct/Facilitate needs assessment post emergencies. Setting up emergency response programmes.
• Working with program department to develop sectoral strategy, emergency response plans and master budgets and contribute to Islamic Relief Nepal’s overall country strategy.
• Working closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation team to strengthen multi sectoral M&E plan, ensuring this links to reporting requirements, and capacity building of technical field staff in carrying out the work.
• Put in place community complaint Response mechanism in coordination with Programme Officer (Grants, M&E, Comms.),relevant stakeholders in all IR Nepal programmes.
• To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian support are maintained in accordance with CHS, Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.
• Support HOM in coordination with Social Welfare Council and related Ministries for necessary programmatic compliances. 

Fundraising, Networking, Communication and Advocacy

• Work in coordination with HoM and Fund-Raising team to raise resources from diverse source for furthering Islamic Relief’s work in Nepal
• Identify funding opportunities through producing high quality concept papers/project proposals.
• Working closely with Programme Officer (Grants, M&E, Comms.), technical experts to support fundraising activities, including development of high quality concept notes and proposals, and engagement with donors’ technical advisers.
• Support HOM in identifying funding opportunities and building partnership and linkages with institutional donors, foundations, UN, multilaterals government and corporates
• To support HOM in maintaining effective relations with donors, UN, INGO’s, International Affiliate Partners and government departments.
• Support in development of advocacy strategy for IR Nepal. 
• To pro-actively identify opportunities of networking with key stake holders including government and donors. 

Staff Management 

• Working in harmony with partner project staff and Islamic Relief other team members for the effective and efficient day-to- day management and monitoring of the programme activities.

• Coordinate and liaise with relevant team members to ensure all objectives of the program are met. 


Communication and Coordination 


• Represent Islamic Relief at relevant various level coordination meetings involving authorities, and other I/NGOs. 

• Facilitate the process of capturing, documenting and disseminating project experiences, achievements, good practice as lesson learnt, case studies, human interest stories and progress reports related to various programmes.


General:

• Deliver high quality results in line with the terms of reference agreed in advance.  
• Comply with Islamic Relief Nepal policies and practice with respect to its values, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs. 

Qualification: 

• Master degree required in a relevant field such as Development Studies, Sociology, International Development or Social Science. 
• Highly proficient in English (written and verbal) and Nepali.

Experience/Competencies for this position:

• At least 3-5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in NGO/INGO program implementation, which includes at least 1-2 years’ experience in rural areas.
• Strong writing skills (for example, for proposals and reports)
• Experience with major donors (proposal writing, reporting, networking) including DFID, EC/ECHO, USAID, DFAT etc. 
• Proven track record of directly managing a team of people and collaborating effectively at all levels of an organization, especially in a cross-cultural environment
• Strong time management and task prioritization skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office. Experience in research software’s will be an added advantage.
• Direct Monitoring and Evaluation experience and/or experience collaborating with M&E staff desired.
• Good knowledge and preferred experience on participatory development/research approaches, Protection, WASH, livelihood, Education, DP/DRR sectors. 
• Willingness and enthusiasm for working with rural and vulnerable communities living in remote areas of the country. 
• Partnership management  
• Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress level. 
• Ability to travel extensively within country and also abroad (when required).

Characteristics

• You are honest, transparent and show integrity in your words and actions 
• You are an excellent communicator, with the ability to listen and communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal and externals constituents
• You are part of a team – you enjoy collaboration and interaction both in and out of the office
• You are dedicated and disciplined to see a task completed to the end 
• You excel at and enjoy creative problem solving and planning as well as tactical administrative functions
• You demonstrate the ability and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, energetic, “can do”, entrepreneurial environment

Interested candidates are required to submit their application letter and recent C.V mentioning the expected Salary via email to Info.Nepal@islamic-relief.org.np no later than 14 August 2018 (Tuesday).