Purpose of position:

The Program Assistant serves as the assistant to the program unit within SAMATA that includes the program officers and logistical and administrative assistance to the wider office, when necessary. The Program Assistant liaises with Executive chairperson and all staff, requiring professional discretion and a solution-oriented approach at all times. The Program Assistant reports to the Executive Chairperson but works closely with Program coordinators and Officers.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the program Assistant will include:

• Adapt and develop Samata's  program development systems, policies, and procedures to evolve with Samata’s growth strategy and targets
  
• Conduct daily searches for relevant funding opportunities
  
• Analyze identified notices of funding opportunity (NOFOs)/requests for applications (RFAs) to determine alignment with Samata's strategic plan and areas of expertise
  
• Schedule and initiate go/no go decision meetings and drafts proposal timelines
  
• Serve as key person on assigned proposal opportunities, which includes keeping proposal teams adherent to internal and external proposal deadlines
  
• Edit and draft proposals/applications as necessary, depending on strength of team and volume of submissions
  
• Finalize and submit completed proposal packages
  
• Conduct monthly reporting and provides regular analysis of Samata’s program development performance
  
• Maintain and update Samata’s proposal documents ( full form and synopsis)
  
• Other duties, as assigned. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Social works or Development studies
  
• Technologically proficient in MS Office Suite, social media and internet applications
  
• Excellent in oral and written in both English and Nepali  language communication skills
  
• Strong writing and editing skills, with a high-level of attention to detail
  
• Able to read and interpret complex documents, and communicate information effectively to others, with strong interpersonal skills
  
• Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment
  
• Sound knowledge on Human rights, Affirmative Actions  and GESI principles