Program Associate

Position: Program Associate (open to Nepali nationals only)
Duty Station: Kathmandu with frequent travels to field sites
No of Position Required: 1
Type of Employment: Full-time employee
Salary: As per the organization’s rule
Duration of Initial Contract: 1 year with a possibility of extension subject to performance

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

A. Field Program Implementation 

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

B. 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 finance unit to keep track of the financial expenses in line with our requirements. 

C. Database & Knowledge Management 

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

D. Field Program Development 

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

E. Others 

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

Essential Qualifications and Skills 

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, forestry, zoology, and related field with a minimum of 1-year work experience in a similar field. Or a fresh master’s degree may be accepted in lieu of the aforementioned degree and experience. 
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience with Google Workspace and project management and cloud storage platforms. 
• Excellent verbal and written language skills in both English and Nepali. 
• Ability to work in a team and have the teamwork spirit.
• Ability to organize and complete assignments within deadlines.
• 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.

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