Deputy Chief of Party, Counter Trafficking in Persons, Nepal

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the position of Deputy Chief of Party for the Hamro Samman project, a USAID-funded program to combat trafficking in persons (CTIP) in Nepal. The program seeks to reduce the prevalence of human trafficking in the country through strengthened capacity of communities to identify trafficking victims and take action; improved access of trafficking victims to assistance; increased responsiveness of criminal justice actors to trafficking victims; and effective and coordinated partnerships among stakeholders to combat trafficking. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description.

GENERAL:

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock matches innovative approaches in agriculture, natural resources management, clean energy, and leadership development with the unique needs of its partners. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

SALARY: The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal, with travel to districts
Department: Human Rights, Education, and Empowerment
Report to: Chief of Party
Project: Hamro Samman
Contract length: 12 months

POSITION SUMMARY

Position Purpose:

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) provides management and technical expertise and work with the Chief of Party (COP) in implementing a high-quality, results-oriented counter trafficking-in-persons (TIP) program in Nepal that covers the “four Ps”: prevention, protection, prosecution and partnerships.

Position Overview:

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP) is responsible for providing strategic and technical guidance to implement the Hamro Samman Counter-Trafficking program in Nepal that covers ‘four Ps’ prevention, protection, prosecution, and partnerships. DCoP will work with Chief of Party (CoP) in overall project management, supervision, administration and implementation of the program. DCoP will establish and maintain systems for project operations; project integration, progressive milestones, ensure that all agreement deadlines are met and targets are achieved; coordinate and maintain working relationships with the project stakeholders including the Government of Nepal and private industry stakeholders, civil society organizations, subgrantees and/or subcontractors); oversee collaborative initiatives with private sector engagement; and contribute to the preparation and submissions of technical and financial reports.

Position Responsibilities:

Leadership and Technical Guidance

• Ensure achievement of the program’s objectives, per the grant’s performance, developing strategic plans, annual and quarterly works plan and overall management of grant implementation in line with project objectives.
• Ensure high quality technical leadership and oversight is in place for the programs.
• Ensure that all project planning and development is in line with Hamro Samman’s integrated programming direction.
• Ensure that program teams, including sub-recipients, are familiar with program design and targets agreed to in the performance framework
• Ensure effective coordination within departments and functions.
• Oversee the project partnerships
• Oversee, monitor and report on sub-awardee activities
• Oversee technical assistance and training efforts to build the capacity of government system in service delivery and program management

Representation, Networking and Partnership

Represent Hamro Samman, Winrock international, nationally and internationally as program focal lead and ensure effective management of relationship with:

• Government ministries by maintaining positive professional and institutional relationship through sharing of reports, providing verbal updates and attending meetings/workshops
• I/NGOs and with key strategic partners such as the Government of Nepal, UN and other bilateral and multilateral agencies, as required
• Represent the project and Winrock to donors, local and national government entities, the media, local NGOs, and the business community
• Serve as the primary point of contact for USAID in the COP’s absence
• Assist COP in identification of needs and opportunities for project activities

Program Reporting, Documentation, Monitoring, Learning and Research

• Ensure good practice by supporting the implementation of M&E mechanisms to support high quality implementation by partners
• Document implementation successes, challenges and lessons learned and shared them with all relevant stakeholders
• Ensure high-quality, accurate reports and provide high quality contributions to quarterly reports and annual reports
• With support from field and home office staff, prepare and submit timely and accurate activity, financial, and other reports
• Oversee developing communication materials highlighting achievements of the project

Contractual compliance and Financial and Grant Management

• Ensure appropriate implementation, oversight of subgrants to sub recipients and compliance with USAID and WI regulations and procedures
• Oversee program spending is on track.

Staff Management and Development

• Manage, mentor and provide guidance to staff and teams to ensure that the targets are met
• Establish, build and nurture effective teamwork with Hamro Samman team and ensure a cohesive workplace
• Create and sustain a dynamic and participatory work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence
• Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback through regular performance reviews.
• Serve as a mentor to local staff and local organizations, focusing on the transfer of skills and knowledge

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will have strong management skills as well as salient experience implementing anti-trafficking programs in the Asia region, preferably in Nepal. Specific experience and specialization in the following is required: counter trafficking in persons, labor rights, private sector partnerships, rule of law, advocacy, grant management, cash transfers, organizational capacity building, and sustainability. Significant USAID project management experience and leadership is highly desired.

Education:

Master’s degree or higher in international development, management, social science, human rights, law, public policy or other related field of study or equivalent education and work experience.

Technical: 

Must have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a senior management position in counter trafficking or other relevant human rights programs.

Experience:

• Experience managing international projects to the highest ethical standards
• Demonstrated leadership and administrative skills in the management of complex, multi-activity programming, on time and on budget.
• Experience in cross-sector programming preferred
• Proven ability to build consensus and coalitions among individuals, civil society groups, private sector, and government officials with competing interests
• Experience with gender equality and/or social inclusion in development programs.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring local staff and local organizations with a focus on skills transfer
• Experience in strengthening civil society and government systems.
• Financial management and oversight experience.
• Experience in strategic planning and implementation of strategic plans
• Experience designing and implementing or overseeing monitoring and evaluation systems

Skills/Knowledge:

• Fluency in English required; proficiency in Nepali is preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge or understanding of social, economic, and political context governing anti-trafficking and safe migration issues in developing countries
• Experience working with the Government of Nepal at the national and sub-national level desired
• Experience overseeing international donor-funded programs
• Experience with private sector engagement and partnerships in supply chains desirable
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, creative problem solving, ethical management skills
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Microsoft)

Core Competencies:

Professionalism: Strong knowledge of the relevant technical areas.
Planning & Organizing: Ability to plan work and manage conflicting priorities.
Communication: Excellent spoken and written communication skills in Nepali and English, including the ability to coordinate and liaise with multiple partners and stakeholders.
Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Analytical skills: Ability to analyze information and solve problems with excellent attention to detail. 

Physical Demands: Office environment with continual sitting including some travels to districts.

Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law.

At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity, and transformation.

Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce.
Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity, inclusion, and equity across the entire organization.

All employees should adhere to USAID, UK aid and Winrock International’s code of ethics, and specifically child
safeguarding and trafficking in persons provisions covered in the project agreement.

The position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding and approval.