Program Manager – ENABLE Project

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Program Manager – ENABLE Project

Required No.: One (1)

Duty Station: Bhaktapur, Nepal (with frequent travel to project locations)

Application Deadline: Within 15 calendar days from the date of publication

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

A reputed national non-profit organization established in 1996, working to improve the health and nutritional well-being of children, adolescents and women in Nepal. It works in partnership with government institutions, development partners and civil society organizations through technical assistance, capacity strengthening, research, advocacy and social mobilization.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

The organization is implementing the ENABLE Project (Equitable and Inclusive Nutrition Actions for Better Governance Leveraging Engagement of CSOs) that aims to strengthen nutrition governance by enhancing the capacity and meaningful engagement of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), promoting evidence-based advocacy, and strengthening accountability and collaboration among government and civil society stakeholders for effective implementation of Nepal's Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan III (MSNP III), 2023–2030.

The project is being implemented in Madhesh, Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces.

POSITION: PROGRAM MANAGER – ENABLE PROJECT

Required No.: One (1)

Duty Station: Bhaktapur, with frequent travel to project locations.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Manager will provide overall leadership and management of the ENABLE Project, ensuring effective planning, implementation, coordination and achievement of project objectives and results.

The position will lead engagement with federal, provincial and local governments, civil society organizations and development partners to strengthen nutrition governance and support effective implementation of MSNP III.

The Program Manager will also oversee project teams, technical interventions, advocacy initiatives, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, reporting and donor compliance, ensuring quality implementation and effective coordination among all stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

a. Academic Qualification

• Master's degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Development Studies or a relevant discipline.

b. Professional Experience

• At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in project management, preferably in nutrition, health, governance, civil society strengthening or development programming.
• Demonstrated experience in managing donor-funded projects, government coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven experience in advocacy, capacity development, project monitoring, budgeting and reporting.
• Familiarity with Nepal's nutrition policies and programmes, particularly MSNP III, will be an advantage.
• Experience working with international development partners and EU-funded projects will be an added advantage.

c. Sector Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership, coordination and team management skills.
• Good understanding of nutrition governance, multisectoral coordination and civil society engagement.
• Strong knowledge of project cycle management and donor compliance requirements.
• Proven skills in evidence-based advocacy, policy engagement and stakeholder collaboration.
• Good understanding of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) systems.
• Strong financial management, budgeting and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical and report-writing abilities.
• Fluency in written and spoken Nepali and English.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and travel frequently to project locations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading project planning, implementation, coordination and achievement of planned results.
• Coordinating with federal, provincial and local governments, CSOs and development partners to ensure alignment with MSNP III.
• Organizing and overseeing capacity-building initiatives for CSOs on nutrition governance, advocacy and accountability.
• Leading evidence-based advocacy, policy engagement and stakeholder collaboration.
• Overseeing baseline research, MEAL and knowledge management.
• Ensuring effective project budget management, procurement coordination and compliance with donor’s and organization’s policies and procedures.
• Preparing and ensuring timely submission of quality narrative and financial reports.
• Representing the project in relevant meetings, workshops and policy dialogues.
• Ensuring GEDSI integration, promoting innovation and fostering continuous learning among project staff and partners.
• Maintaining effective coordination and liaison with the lead implementing organization to support project planning, implementation reviews, progress monitoring, and timely reporting.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Interested and qualified applicants are requested to submit:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Cover letter explaining their suitability for the position.
• Contact details of at least two professional referees.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications electronically to:

Email: n.hrcommittee@gmail.com

Subject: Application for Program Manager – ENABLE Project

Application Deadline: November 19, 2026. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection.

Note: The NGO is an equal opportunity employer. Women, persons with disabilities and candidates from marginalized and disadvantaged communities are strongly encouraged to apply.