Project Manager

Project Manager

Job posted on 28 July 2025

Apply before 5 August 2025

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Project Manager

(First Publication Date: 28 July 2025)

Panchtara Yuwa Samrakhak Manch (PTYSM) is a non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian and development organization registered with the District Administration Office, Jajarkot, and affiliated with the Social Welfare Council. Established in 1997, PTYSM is run by dedicated young development professionals and social workers with extensive experience in rural development. Operating in Karnali Province, the organization focuses on improving food security, nutrition, livelihoods, education, disaster risk reduction (DRR), humanitarian response, protection, and disability inclusion for marginalized communities. PTYSM’s mission is rooted in equity, inclusion, and resilience, with a commitment to ensuring that women, children, youths, disadvantaged groups, and persons with disabilities benefit from its interventions.

PTYSM has been implementing the SHAHAYATRA-III project in partnership with Save the Children in Chhedagad Municipality of Jajarkot district. This integrated project includes education, child protection, child rights governance, sexual reproductive health rights, and climate change and green jobs interventions. The goal is to enhance the quality of education, protection, and child rights, with a particular focus on children from the most deprived and marginalized communities. In this context, PTYSM invites applications from competent and self-motivated Nepali candidates for the position of Project Manager on a full-time basis.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Project Manager will work in close coordination with Save the Children International, the Program Director, the Board of the Organization, Project Coordinators across all thematic areas, Field Officers, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and targeted communities. The role also involves active collaboration with district and municipal-level stakeholders, including government agencies, I/NGOs, OPDs, and community networks, to create an enabling environment for smooth project implementation. Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Project Manager will be responsible for leading the implementation of all activities under the SAHAYATRA-III Project. This includes mobilizing and coordinating with a wide range of development actors and stakeholders working in the areas of Education, Child Rights Governance (CRG) and Child Protection, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Climate Change and Green Jobs, as well as Forestry, Agriculture, and other relevant sectors. The Project Manager will ensure that all project activities are delivered on time, within scope, and in accordance with agreed quality standards.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Report to: Programme Director

Staff reporting to this post: Thematic Project Coordinators-4, MEAL, Documentation and Reporting Coordinator, Finance Coordinator

Budget Responsibilities: Yes

Role Dimensions: This position is key position to lead all activities through mobilization of Thematic Project Coordinators and field officers of Education, CRG and Child Protection, SHRH and Climate Change and Green Jobs and overall project team to ensure the result of project under Sahayatra-III

KEY responsibilities:

Project Planning and Budgeting

• Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual planning and budgeting processes in collaboration with thematic Project Coordinators, MEAL & DRC, and the Finance Coordinator, ensuring alignment with project goals and tracking progress accordingly.
• Facilitate and support inclusive community consultations with key stakeholders, including beneficiaries, for needs assessment, participatory planning, and informed project design.
• Ensure efficient budget implementation, financial forecasting, and timely reporting in line with donor and organizational standards.
• Strengthen coordination with district, municipal stakeholders, and local governance bodies for effective integration and alignment of plans.
• Ensure systematic data collection, documentation, analysis, and timely dissemination of information on project progress, challenges, and learning.
• Build the capacity of project staff through ongoing coaching, mentoring, and technical support to enhance the quality and effectiveness of project implementation.
• Lead the preparation and submission of Annual and Semi-Annual. Quaterly Reports in line with Save the Children International’s (SCI) standards and formats.

Coordination, Collaboration, and Networking

• Actively coordinate and collaborate with local, district, and provincial government line agencies, civil society actors, beneficiaries, media, peer project teams, and other service providers at all levels.
• Strengthen organizational visibility and contribute to the sustainability of interventions at community and local government levels.
• Represent the organization in relevant networks, clusters, and forums; foster collaboration with like-minded organizations for resource mobilization and shared learning.
• Maintain robust coordination with education, child protection, CRG, SRHR, climate change, green jobs, forestry, and agriculture stakeholders at district and municipal levels, leveraging opportunities for resource sharing.
• Facilitate integration of multi-sectoral components within the community to ensure a cohesive and community-owned approach to project implementation.
• Promote intra-organizational collaboration and lead resource sharing initiatives between thematic projects to avoid duplication and increase synergy.
• Serve as an effective bridge between Save the Children and the organization by ensuring consistent and transparent flow of project-related information and communication.

Project Implementation

• Provide overall leadership to the project team, guiding and supporting field staff to ensure timely execution of high-quality project activities at the district and local levels.
• Assist in developing practical and actionable work plans for field implementation, in close collaboration with project staff and local stakeholders.
• Facilitate technical and operational support to local government and non-government partners for strengthened implementation.
• Maintain and manage an effective filing, documentation, and database system at the office, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility.
• Lead local-level advocacy initiatives to increase budgetary allocation and policy attention towards education, CRG, child protection, SRHR, and climate resilience.
• Organize and lead community-level project activities as assigned, ensuring inclusive participation from schools, youth clubs, child clubs, and other community structures.
• Conduct and facilitate high-quality community-based activities such as training, meetings, workshops, and awareness campaigns aligned with project goals.
• Collect feedback from beneficiaries, stakeholders, and partners, incorporating their voices into ongoing project adaptation and learning.
• Supervise staff on a daily basis, working collaboratively with Project Officers and Coordinators to ensure effective delivery of tasks.

Project Review and Monitoring

• Conduct regular field visits to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of project interventions and provide technical backstopping to field teams.
• Support the design and implementation of surveys, internal reviews, and external evaluations across all project components.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of event-wise reports to the Programme Director and Save the Children.
• Monitor program activities across all locations, guiding Project Coordinators and Field Officers to address implementation gaps.
• Facilitate stakeholder and community involvement in participatory review and reflection processes.
• Lead and participate in monthly project review meetings to assess progress against plans, identify challenges, and document lessons learned.
• Support the facilitation of social audits, public hearings, and community dialogues to promote transparency and accountability.

Project Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare and submit comprehensive monthly tracking updates and quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports to the Programme Director and Save the Children.
• Support the development of project communications materials such as Project Charters, brochures, case studies, success stories, and action photos.
• Ensure timely submission of event reports, updated databases, and indicator-based survey results to relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits and document observations in detailed reports highlighting areas for improvement.
• Work closely with the MEAL and Documentation & Reporting Coordinator to ensure that project achievements are well-documented, learning is captured, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Proactively implement corrective actions based on MEAL feedback to improve performance and outcomes.

Other Responsibilities

• Lead and support learning, knowledge management, and documentation processes within the project and the broader organization in coordination with the Programme Director.
• Support proposal and concept note development to expand the organization’s funding portfolio and strengthen its long-term programming.
• Carry out any additional tasks assigned by the Programme Director or organization leadership that contribute to effective project delivery and organizational development.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree in Development Studies, International Development, Rural Development, Sociology, Social Work, Education or Gender Studies with minimum of 5 years’ of experience in Program/Project Operations and management in I/NGOs or other development agencies.

Additional job responsibilities:

The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the Post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Safeguarding obligation:

We need to keep children, adult at risk and community safe. The position holder is responsible to ensure that the position holder conduct is in line with the PTYSM and SCI’s Safeguarding policies. Hence our selection process includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children, adult at risk and community from abuse, exploitation, and harassment.

Safeguarding our Staff:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the PTYSM and SCI anti-harassment policy.

Applying Procedure:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting an updated CV (maximum four pages) and a cover letter to panchtara.jajarkot@gmail.com, addressing The Human Resource Department, PTYSM Jajarkot, by 5:00 PM on 4 August 2025.

Note: Applicants should mention the position title in the subject line of the email. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working on Save the Children projects, as well as applicants from GEDSI groups (Women, Dalit, Persons with Disabilities, and Janajati) and local residents. Candidates must also disclose any relationships with the organization or potential conflicts of interest in their application.

Any form of canvassing during the recruitment process will result in automatic disqualification. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further proceedings.