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FHI 360 Nepal
Vacancy Announcement
(Re-advertisement Date: December 1, 2019)
FHI 360, an international NGO, is recruiting a highly qualified and dynamic candidate for the USAID-funded Civil Society: Mutual Accountability Project in Nepal as Chief of Party.
Chief of Party (CoP)
The CoP reports to the FHI 360 Asia Pacific Regional Director and provides overall leadership and management oversight for the Civil Society: Mutual Accountability Project (CS:MAP) ensuring strong collaboration with national and local government officials, donors, sponsors, CS:MAP partners, civil society, media, and other key stakeholders. The CoP serves as the project’s principal contact point for USAID/Nepal, and oversees all aspects of program performance, both technical and managerial, ensuring that procedures are established and adhered to for activity development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, procurement, budgeting, and financial accounting. The CoP supervises the recruitment, hiring, and management of local staff and consultants. The CoP provides supervision of implementing partners and beneficiary communities, ensuring timely progress against schedules, achievement of deliverables, and quality of results. The CoP also oversees quality and timely development and approval of project deliverables.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide overall leadership for the design and implementation of activities in areas such as advocacy, citizen engagement, CSO and media organizational capacity development, technical assistance, and monitoring
- Provide support and direction for the provision of technical assistance and the management of grants for local partners, including the development of capacity-building and social accountability tools and tracking systems as needed
- Identify issues and risks to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments
- Serve as the project’s principal liaison with USAID/Nepal, government counterparts, donors, and community stakeholders, and build and maintain effective relationships with all key stakeholders
- Identify opportunities for coordination and information exchange around civil society and media strengthening in Nepal and represent the project at relevant conferences and events
- Oversee financial and administrative management of the program, ensuring budget discipline and compliance with FHI 360 policies and procedures and USAID rules and regulations
- Supervise the development and submission of program deliverables and provide accurate and timely reporting to USAID/Nepal and key stakeholders on all program areas
- Oversee the establishment of effective and accurate project reporting, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, and personnel and procurement systems
- Ensure the achievement of high-quality results as committed in the CS:MAP work plans and M&E plan
- Provide onsite support and supervision to project teams and partners on a regular basis to ensure quality implementation of project activities in Western and earthquake-affected districts and other project sites
- Maintain routine communication with Regional Director, Technical Advisor, and other technical supervisors and core partners
- Conduct performance assessments of direct supervisees, identifying and recommending areas for improvement and opportunities for professional development
- Mentor and manage staff in a respectful and transparent manner, working with staff to build their technical and administrative capacity
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Masters or higher degree in social sciences, international development, management, or a related field
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience in development at a senior program management level, including direct supervision of professional and support staff
- Proven exceptional leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of donor-supported programs, with skills in high level strategic visioning and leadership, and preferably experience in managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple partner institutions
- Demonstrated ability to develop and foster relationships with local counterparts, civil society organizations, donors, and donor-funded implementers
- Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills in English, fluency in Nepalese is a plus
- Demonstrated experience in working effectively with local civil society organizations, and capabilities in policy advocacy and convening multi-stakeholder processes
- Experience with grants programs, particularly in managing grants to partner organizations in South Asia
- Demonstrated experience with capacity building and support of civil society organizations
- Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
To apply for this job online, please click on the link https://www.fhi360.org/careers
Final deadline for application is 5:00 p.m. December 10, 2019. Those who have applied previously need not apply again.
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for further process. Any effort to influence the selection process will result in disqualification.
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30 Nov, 19 |
10 Dec, 19 |
Kathmandu |
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FHI 360 Nepal
Vacancy Announcement
FHI 360, an international NGO, is recruiting highly qualified and dynamic Nepali citizen for LINKAGES Nepal Project as Program Officer. LINKAGES Nepal is part of the global LINKAGES Project, and USAID and PEPFAR’s flagship project addressing HIV prevention, care and treatment among key populations and people living with HIV.
Program Officer- Based in Kathmandu
The Program Officer is responsible for the management of LINKAGES Nepal project activities ensuring quality and effective and efficient implementation of project activities through implementing partner agencies (IAs) in close collaboration with provincial- and local government authorities, local and national stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage, supervise and monitor the project activities in a cluster of districts
- Design and develop sub-agreements including sub-agreement amendment with assistance from the FHI 360 Nepal Country Office
- Ensure appropriate technical support to IAs for planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities in field
- Prepare supportive supervision and monitoring plans and conduct supportive supervision and onsite coaching and mentoring of the IAs at least once in a month to each IA. Timely share and act to solve the issues identified during the field visit
- Assist IAs in reviewing and assessing their own performance and adjusting program activities on an ongoing basis to ensure program quality and coverage
- Support IAs to prepare, analyze and use HIV prevention, care, support and treatment cascade to ensure program quality and coverage
- Conduct periodic program review meeting and admin and financial review with IAs
- Review and assess daily, weekly and monthly progress and performance of IAs and provide onsite coaching support for improvement. Arrange technical support from specialized unit for improvement in coordination with Team Leader
- Review and ensure quality of the programmatic and financial report shared by IAs. Ensure sharing of report to relevant government (district, provincial and national level as required and relevant) in time by IAs
- Provide and/or ensure support from LINKAGES Nepal specialized unit to IAs for the use and monitoring of new and innovative new technology for HIV prevention, care, support and treatment services
- Establish effective district- and provincial-level coordination with key stakeholders including District and Province Hospitals ART centers, Province Health Directorates (PHDs), local bodies, other government agencies, USAID-funded projects, INGOs, NGOs, CBOs, beneficiary groups and LINKAGES Nepal IAs
- Coordinate and participate in provincial and district level review meetings with government and non-government stakeholders
- Organize review meeting with IAs in coordination with Team Leader
- Support end of project documentation by maintaining documentation matrix and repository and coordinate with specialized units for its periodic updates
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s degree in public health or social sciences with at least three years of experience working in health-related program implementation and management or a bachelor’s degree in public health or social sciences with at least five years of relevant experience
- Experience in the field of HIV and AIDS related services preferred
- Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to PEPFAR and USAID work priorities and deadlines
- Experience with USAID rules and regulations
- Ability to work in teams and create collaborative team building environment
To apply for this job online, please click on the link https://www.fhi360.org/careers
Final deadline for application is 5:00 p.m. December 6, 2019.
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written test and oral interview. Any effort to influence the selection process will result in disqualification.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
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Full Time |
3+ years |
B.P.H. (Bachelors in Public Health) |
26 Nov, 19 |
06 Dec, 19 |
Kathmandu |
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FHI 360 Nepal
Vacancy Announcement
FHI 360 is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded education activity in Nepal. The activity outcomes will include improved early grade reading instruction, improved national and district early grade reading service delivery, and increased family and community support for early grade reading.
Position Description:
The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) makes operational decisions and manages the various technical components of the program, including subcontracts. The DCOP provides technical leadership in assuring high quality educational programming in Nepal and is responsible for management of the technical activities and implementation of the project. He/she ensures that program components are results-oriented, ensures high quality deliverables, and relevant and timely reporting. This individual will have a major focus on achieving results in all areas, providing high-level technical guidance to all reading activities, and ensuring synergies and cohesion between the various result areas described above. This individual shall participate and engage in technical meetings and maintain positive relationships with officials, partners, and implementing partners. The DCOP will, at times, act as the Chief of Party (COP) in the absence of the COP. The DCOP will be based in Nepal.
Minimum Requirements:
- A minimum of a Master’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in early grade reading-related field required.
- At least ten years’ experience with technical and/or operational issues related to international education, literacy, development work, policy development, and community engagement.
- Must have at least five years of progressively more responsible supervisory work experience that involved direct leadership of professional and support staff, oversight and evaluation of staff performance and deliverables, and contract management.
- A strong understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning
- Demonstrated experience implementing activities of similar scope, in Nepal or a similar context
- Demonstrated knowledge of United States Government rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to project and program compliance and reporting.
- Excellent written and oral communication in English required.
To apply for this job online, please click on the link https://www.fhi360.org/careers
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
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Full Time |
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19 Nov, 19 |
18 Dec, 19 |
Kathmandu |
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Detailed Job Description / Requirements:
FHI 360 Nepal
Vacancy Announcement
FHI 360 is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Lead for an anticipated USAID-funded education activity. The activity outcomes will include improved early grade reading instruction, improved national and district early grade reading service delivery, and increased family and community support for early grade reading.
M&E Lead
The M&E Lead will manage and lead the development of the MEL Plan. He/she develops and maintains systems to collect data and leads analysis to produce information on inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impact of the program. He/she collaborates with and oversees sub-grantees to provide feedback on data collection and indicators; analyzes data reported from sub-grantees; and supports training of M&E personnel in quality assurance methods. He/she collaborates with the program team to design operations research (OR) to support learning, evaluation, and planning, and oversees the implementation of OR projects as well as analysis, dissemination, and use. He/she shares MEL data and improvement plans and collaborates with staff and stakeholders on strategies for program improvements for greater program effects. This position will be based in Nepal.
Job Summary/Responsibilities:
- Designs and oversees the monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities of the project
- Leads the design, development, planning, and implementation of project evaluation activities; this includes development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention-linked research
- Develops strategies and tools for the design and implementation of monitoring of specific technical components
- Works closely with the heads of projects to co-design monitoring tools, select indicators, and determine field monitoring responsibilities
- Works to ensure tool compatibility and coordination within the M&E framework, and consistency with national and donor requirements
- Responsible for providing technical assistance, and developing and setting up systems for the timely collection, management, analysis, and reporting of valid and reliable data that meet donor reporting requirements
- Focuses on strengthening the M&E system, building capacity of partners and staff, and improving alignment and support to host-country M&E systems
- Co-develops with program staff, and leads the implementation of a robust learning agenda for continuous learning, collaboration, and adaptation
- Undertakes periodic reviews of program and/or country M&E systems, and participates in planning M&E system strengthening actions
- Provides guidance on information systems for quality assurance, as well as best practices documentation and reporting
- Oversees the publication and dissemination of information on successful and promising approaches, lessons learned, and other program results to ministry counterparts, donors, program partners, and other key stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, demography, social science, economics, or other relevant discipline
- At least five years of experience related to monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on programs related to education required; experience in early grade reading research or assessment preferred
- Experience in design and implementation of M&E systems for USG-funded projects in Nepal
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills and ability to articulate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Demonstrated expertise in rigorous quantitative and qualitative research and analytical methods
- Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with program staff and partners
- Demonstrated statistical analysis skills and use of relevant software (SAS, SPSS, Epi Info, Atlas)
- Fluency in English and Nepali
To apply for this job online, please click on the link https://www.fhi360.org/careers
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
Development |
1 |
Full Time |
5+ years |
Please check vacancy details |
15 Nov, 19 |
14 Dec, 19 |
Kathmandu |