• Establishing strategic partnerships with selected partners
• Fundraising and Grants development - leading on capability statements, quality assessments together with program team in Nepal and global Knowledge & Learning Department of PIN, leading on proposal development and ensuring quality of project proposals
• Team management and capacity development – leading on identification of capacity building needs of Program Managers and program staff and their professional development in cooperation with HQ and other relevant stakeholders in country and globally through training and mentoring, recruitment of key project Staff.
• Overseeing and supporting project implementation, ensuring involving all key stakeholders into the project implementation, following work plans, quality of internal and external reporting, MEAL and budget management
• Ensuring quality of PIN programs including mainstreaming of GESI, climate change and market based approaches and compliance of overall strategy of PIN
• Setting up MEAL department, in collaboration with MEAL coordinator, set up monitoring & evaluation plan for each project with clear impact indicators involving independent M&E mechanisms
• Promote synergies among PIN programs, organize regular program management meetings
• Promote sharing of experiences and lessons learnt within the team and other PIN Country Programs, ensure that all new programs incorporate innovation and push the boundaries of development work
• Ensure cost-effectiveness and transparency of PIN projects, assist Country Director in coordination with Financial/Admin/Logistics sections
Suitable candidates for this position should possess:
• Experience in program management - technical knowledge of PCM and quality assurance in humanitarian/development context
• Leadership and staff management skills, with a record of managing diverse teams and contributing to the capacity building of national and international staff
• Technical knowledge in one or more of the following thematic areas highly preferred: education, disaster management, protection and social inclusion, health, good governance, livelihoods and market based approach, emergency
• Proven experience in drafting proposals and managing key donor-funded projects such as EU, ECHO, DFID, USAID, UN, service contracts, etc.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks independently, responsibly
• Strong critical analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork attitude
• Fluent English both spoken and written.
• Experience within Nepal and the South Asian region and understanding of local dynamics highly preferred but not required.
• Experience and creativity in alternative fundraising methodologies (Social Media Campaigns, CSR, etc.) highly preferred
People in Need offers:
• Environment of well-established and growing organization;
• Friendly, participatory and results-oriented working environment with extensive opportunities for professional development
• Salary and benefits according to PIN salary scale and HR policies;
• 25 days of paid leave annually along with additional National Holidays based on Nepal Labor Law;
• Housing allowance;
• Reimbursement of travel expenses with travel to the country of residence once per every 6 months of completed work;
• Reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations; assistance with visa application procedure;
• Medical helpdesk and psychological consultation available on line;
• Robust and thorough induction training at HQ (2 weeks);
• Opportunities for further learning;
• Travel health insurance.
How to apply:
Are you interested in this position? Send us your CV and short cover letter. Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled.
People in Need staff are expected to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need Code of conduct and key policies (available at: www.peopleinneed.cz/policies).
Apply at: https://apply.workable.com/people-in-need-2/j/C2DF374267/apply/