Partnership and Development Manager

Vacancy Announcement

2nd time publish date: 8th July 2019

Circus Kathmandu (CK) – Partnership and Development Manager 

Circus Kathmandu are looking for a manager with experience developing partnerships and programmes to build our unique social change outreach programme into a sustainable not-for-profit business.

Background

CK’s has pioneered an effective social change outreach programme within Nepal. The programme harnesses the magic of circus and film and the power of story-telling to directly connect with community audiences. From this connection, CK works alongside NGOs as advocates and workshop leaders to facilitate discussion on, and community-driven solutions for, social and human rights issues. CK’s unique form of engagement grabs people’s attention and facilitates thinking about social change in a different, solution-focused way. We work at grassroots level with people who can make change happen within a community. These are the same people who are most adversely affected by issues such as trafficking, women’s health and equality and who stand to gain the most by positive change: the targeted families and communities themselves.

CK have identified the need to link with partners who are also engaged with or have a desire to promote positive social change within Nepal and we need a manager to find new partners and broker these stakeholder relationships. 

Job Description 

Reports to:  The Chair of Board (CK Nepal) and the UK CK Foundation Trust Operations Director

Responsible for: Troupe leader and Troupe (5+ members) and an Office Assistant

Other Relationships: Key NGO stakeholders/partners

Primary Role:

Build Social Outreach Programme into a sustainable enterprise

• Research and identify potential partners including programme funding options.
• Develop and implement partnerships and collaboration opportunities with NGOs for the social outreach programme; pro-actively engage them as partners, networking and maintaining relationships.
• Package and present social change outreach model as a ‘saleable’ advocacy service to NGO’s and other organisations.
• Act as the project manager focal point for all partnerships, ensuring clear communication with partners and logistical arrangements as necessary.
• Liaise with like-minded organizations, corporations and media channels to raise awareness of the social outreach programme and core human rights / development goals.
• Explore alternative ways of financing the social outreach work, including sponsorship, grants and through embassies, schools, and additional income streams in addition to CK’s performances (such as teaching workshops, film screenings, tourist programmes and individual teaching)
• Explore and realize activities related extending the impact of Circus Kathmandu film ‘Even When I Fall’. 
• Maintain links and productive relations between all stakeholders. Build advisory board.
• Create a standalone sustainable enterprise within 2 years, ensuring strategic sustainability goals and milestones are being reached in a timely manner.

Secondary Role:

General Management of the Business Unit

• Day to day management to empower and facilitate the local team, including staff and volunteers. 
• Day to day oversight of the administration & office functions plus responsibility for the financial accounting, controls and audit, including management reporting to the CK Foundation in the UK.
• Build capacity of the local team to enable further engagement in the partnerships with other agencies.
• Continue developing team advocacy skills and support for the team through partners.
• Ensure the group has access to rewarding work resulting in development and improvement of individuals and the company. This should be in addition to training.
• Identify and recruit new staff as required.
• Ensure a direct line of communication with the UK directors including plans, regular updates and reports.

Person Specification

The candidate will be highly skilled at creating mutually beneficial partnerships between organisations. Excellent networking skills among government or I/NGOs in the country and outside. Sound knowledge of not-for-profit company and its functions and regulations.

Project planning/programme management and experience building organisational sustainability essential. Excellent capabilities in planning, sourcing, and allocating limited resources, creating transparent planning documentation, excellent communication and personnel management. Exceptional Nepali and English writing and spoken language skills are essential.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in programme / project management with at least three years spent developing and managing partnerships and client relationships preferably in the not-for-profit sector. Minimum Bachelor degree in related field.

This role is the top level of management for Circus Kathmandu in Nepal and as such requires initiative, drive and exemplary management skills. Training in some areas may be provided where necessary.

Salary

Competitive salary based on experience.

Contract

Full-time, part-time and flexible working hours will be considered. 

Application - Closing July 20, 2019

Please apply with CV, cover letter detailing suitability for the role, a written reference and email contact details for two referees to jobs@circuskathmandu.com. Short-listed applications will have a skype interview. If you have any questions related to the position, please email with job title in subject.