The Oda Foundation COO will be responsible for supporting the CEO in maintaining both administrative, programmatic, and developmental responsibilities. This individual will split their time between working remotely in Kathmandu and traveling to our campus in Kalikot, where the rest of our team and all of our operations are based out of.

Kathmandu

In Kathmandu the COO will work remotely to maintain our relationships with local advisors and consultants, government and private partners, as well as with our US Board and Executive Emeritus who is based abroad. Additionally, the COO will spend a considerable amount of time in Kathmandu maintaining our methods of communication with donors based abroad, exploring new funding potential through international and domestic grants, and recruiting on an as-needed basis. 

This individual will also be responsible for finalizing monthly and quarterly reports to be submitted to the Oda Foundation’s CEO and Executive Emeritus as well as the Oda Foundation Board. In summary, the COO’s time spent in Kathmandu will consist of a blend of report writing, fundraising, partnership management, recruiting, government responsibilities, networking, and US-Nepal communication. 

Kalikot

In Kalikot the COO will focus on programmatic progress, team check-ins and capacity-building, and local government partnerships. This individual will work closely with the Oda Foundation’s Co-founder and CEO to ensure our Facilities Department, Clinic Department, Education Department, and Administrative Department (altogether a staff of ~30) are working collaboratively and in line with the Foundation’s direction. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitating and engaging in meetings in Kathmandu as a means of both educating others on the Foundation’s work and pursuing partnership possibilities
• Working with Oda Foundation CEO and Executive Emeritus on budget creation and monitoring & evaluation methods
• Reporting on month-end financials, quarterly financials, and quarterly operations
• Sending updates to US Board, participating in US and Nepal board meetings
• Managing the Oda Foundation Fellowship program
• Overseeing short-term volunteers coming to and from our Kalikot campus
• Regularly revising the Foundation’s strategic planning process
• Developing project proposals and work plans for ongoing Oda Programs, newly identified project opportunities, and grants
• Recruiting for new team members as needed
• Sending out quarterly newsletters to our community of supporters

Successful Candidates Will Have: 

• A strong desire to work on sustainable community development approaches
• A strong interest in the Karnali region
• An ability to travel regularly from Kathmandu to Kalikot
• An understanding of cultural norms and local dialect in the Karnali region
• A strong ability to communicate verbally and written in Nepali and English
• Experience writing grant proposals 
• Experience designing and implementing M&E methods 
• Experience leading a team and strong leadership capabilities 
• Enthusiasm towards cultivating a positive organizational culture
• Enthusiasm and a connection with Oda values as listed below

Care and Compassion

• We will demonstrate our compassion and caring through our action and words
• We will take time to ensure each person feels listened to, secure, understood and is treated compassionately
• We will be approachable and contribute to creating a calm and friendly atmosphere
• We will provide a safe and caring setting for patients and staff, and an efficient, effective experience
• We will meet people's needs for information and involvement
• We will be considerate, calm and proactive in solving problems
• We will not be aggressive or passive-aggressive to anyone

Respect, Dignity & Justice

• We will demonstrate respect for all staff through our words and actions
• We will all follow Oda rules, policies, and procedures
• We will accept fair and equitable punishment for all
• We will be polite and courteous in our communications and actions
• We will demonstrate respect for dignity, choice, privacy and confidentiality
• We will recognize and value uniqueness, diversity and different cultures
• We will be sincere, honest and constructive in giving, and open to receiving, feedback
• We maintain a professional attitude and appearance

Effectiveness 

• We will demonstrate a commitment to doing our best
• We will be responsible and reflect on our actions
• We will be accountable for our actions
• We will focus on our work and practice time management by meeting all proposed deadlines.
• We will encourage and explore ideas for improvement, innovation and creativity.
• We will seek out opportunities to enhance our skills and expertise
• We will work together to achieve high quality services
• We will use our knowledge and enthusiasm to implement positive change and overcome challenges
• We will be proactive in nature

Teamwork & Communication

• We will understand and value each other's role and contribution
• We will be fair, thoughtful, welcoming and kind to colleagues, fellows and guests.
• We will communicate with each other and express our successes and our concerns.
• We will offer support and encouragement to others
• We will maximize each other's potential and contribution through shared learning and development
• We will recognize, share and celebrate our successes, big and small
• We will practice coordination and collaboration interdepartmentally
• We will have a positive outlook and motivation
• We will demonstrate commitment to the Oda foundation, patients, staff and our guests.

Openness, Honesty and Responsibility

• We will build trust by displaying transparency and doing what we say we will do
• We will commit to doing what is right – even when challenged
• We will welcome feedback as a means of informing improvements
• We will use our resources and each other's time efficiently and wisely
• We will maintain and enhance public confidence in our service
• We will be a positive role model

Applying Procedure:

Please send your CV and a one-page cover letter explaining why you are a compelling candidate for this position to [email protected].

Please note, while this position is open to both men and women, the Oda Foundation strongly encourages females to apply.

OR,