Location: Kathmandu, with frequent travel

Position Status: Full-time, Regular

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for development  and coordination of  the Country Program
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Country Strategy in all dimensions (e.g. CRSA, administration and logistics)
• Develop the Country Strategy and up-date on a regular basis
• Responsible for the capacity building of KNH staff and partners
• Manage proposal discussions with partners 
• Facilitate new partnership relations with qualified local organizations
• Coordination and Networking of KNH project partners
• Facilitate Networking with other (non)- government actors
• Network and exchange with other Asian country programs
• Managing the KNH office, including recruitment and training  of additional KNH staff, selection of Auditors, legal status of the Office 
• Report in line with KNH standards and formats
• Assess country situation in interest areas of KNH and develop processes to respond to the changes and needs 
• Responsible for the annual  country plan and the annual budget of the office and the partners
• Administration of KNH Nepal Country Structure

Required Qualifications:

• Hold a relevant degree or equivalent in one of the following disciplines: development studies, economics, anthropology or any other social sciences
• Have 3 to 5 years experience in a senior position or a similar management position 
• Have excellent command on both oral and written English communication skills
• Possess good understanding of project management principles
• Carry experience in the field of international development cooperation
• Hold a background and understanding of child rights programing and be a passionate promoter of child rights
• Ability to work with, manage and cooperate within a team Have experience in engaging with national and regional networks and building partnerships with different stakeholders
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills including the ability to provide critical yet constructive feedback both internally as well as towards partners
• Demonstrate effective project skills
• Capacity to write proposals and reports, and to communicate research results to stakeholders at different management levels
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and other stakeholders in a multicultural setting with sensitivity and respect for diversity

Shortlisting will be done on the basis of your answers while applying, please answer the questions carefully. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.