Position: Program Associate
Duty Station: Kathmandu with 40% travel in field
No of Position Required: 2
Type of Employment: Full time employee
Salary: Negotiable
Duration of Initial Contract: 1 year with possibility of extension

Job Summary: 

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Program Associate will be involved in implementing, reporting, and documenting outputs from the field activities of community-based red panda conservation program in Nepal.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Field Program Implementation 

• Provide technical support in implementing field activities and research activities in the field. 
• Support program unit in a capacity building of field staff, partner NGO staff, and other stakeholders.  

Field Program Reporting and Monitoring 

• Support in developing and tracking work plans.
• Activity report, quarterly report, and annual report preparation. 
• Track and report issues and challenges faced during program implementation. 
• Support the finance unit to keep track of the financial expenses in line with our requirements. 

Database & Knowledge Management 

• Compile and maintain a database from field activities based on thematic areas. 
• Prepare success stories and case studies based on field activities for media and donor engagement. 

Field Program Development 

• Collect and document required field data and information from partners for proposal development. 
• Support in developing grant proposals. 

Others 

• Eco-trip management.
• Additional responsibilities will be assigned as per the requirements.

Required Skills and Experiences:

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, forestry, zoology, and related field
• A minimum of 1-year work experience in the similar field
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages
• Good Knowledge and fluency in both oral and written English and Nepali languages
• Ability to work in a team and have the teamwork spirit
• Ability to organize and complete assignments within the deadline
• Ability to work long hours if required
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• High integrity and the ability to manage confidential information
• Capable of frequently traveling to remote locations as needed
• Priority will be given to candidates who have knowledge of using ArcGIS or QGIS