The Asia Foundation
The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia. Working through our offices in 18 countries and informed by deep local expertise and six decades of experience, we address the critical issues affecting Asia in the 21st century by strengthening governance, expanding economic opportunity, increasing environmental resilience, empowering women, and promoting international cooperation.
The Asia Foundation (the Foundation) invites applications from interested candidates to support the Foundation’s program team for FCDO funded Collaborative Governance Design Pilot project at Lumbini Province.
This is a full-time contract until July 2024 with possibility of extension upon satisfactory performance and funding availability.
The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia. Working through our offices in 18 countries and informed by deep local expertise and six decades of experience, we address the critical issues affecting Asia in the 21st century by strengthening governance, expanding economic opportunity, increasing environmental resilience, empowering women, and promoting international cooperation.
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TITLE: Program Manager
UNIT: Nepal office, Lumbini Province
REPORTS TO: Project Director at TAF and Program Coordinator
SUPERVISES: Technical Coordinator and Short-Term Technical Advisors.
1. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Manager is responsible for the overall management of the Foundation’s portfolio on [FCDO funded Collaborative Governance Design Pilot project at Lumbini Province]. The Program Manager will manage the day-to-day management and operational aspects of the Activity in the province. The program manager is expected to support the establishment of partnership with government, civil society, media and other stakeholders at provincial level and some at local level. He/She will ensure the use of politically informed, flexible, iterative programming approach in activity implementation. He/She will be based in Lumbini and will participate in regular field visits to project areas including Karnali and Kathmandu to monitor interventions, identify learnings and challenges and develop and recommend solutions. His/Her core responsibility will include providing oversight to the project team, identify ways to generate learning, coordinate and maintain effective coordination and work relationship among project stakeholders, produce high quality progress reports and oversight to cross-cutting themes such as communication, risk management and GEDSI mainstreaming; ensuring sound financial and budget management including grants management.
The Program Manager will have significant experience working on governance and/or development programs with relevant technical expertise and experience of working with provincial governments in Nepal. He/she will also have significant management experience and will be responsible for project administration, financial and grant management, donor reporting and representation of The Asia Foundation and project to government agencies, donors, partner organizations, diplomatic missions, and national and international institutions, as required. The program manager will report to the Project Director at The Foundation along with the Program Coordinator (program lead) based in Kathmandu.
2. RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
Contact with all staff within the Foundation's Kathmandu office.
External
Regular contact with project partners, grantees, independent contractors, government officials and agencies, bilateral and multi-lateral development agencies and donors, business sector and civil society organizations, professional organizations, and academic and other local institutions.
3. REQUIREMENTS
Education
Advanced degree in development studies, law, public policy, public administration, political science, economics, international development, social sciences, or other relevant field.
Experience
Minimum five years or more of relevant professional experience of designing, managing and implementing governance programs in developing countries, particularly on decentralization and local governance. At least three years of increasing management and budget oversight responsibilities for program implementation. Solid experience in team building in multi-cultural environments, efficient and effective delivery of project milestones, and donor relations. Excellent supervisory and team management skills. Strong track record of facilitating partnerships across governing authorities, community groups and members of the public, and a high level of comfort in engaging high level government officials. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Nepal’s political, economic and social context. Fluency in any other local language of Nepal (preferably of Lumbini province) desired. Work experience with provincial government preferred.
Other
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Nepal political, economic, and social context in Lumbini and preferably Madhesh and Karnali province. Experience of working in adaptive programming. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English and Nepali, and ability to harmoniously interact with people from a variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Proven management, analytical, and research skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Ability to prioritize and critically analyze information. Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, internet). Ability to work under pressure and multitask. Willingness to travel to districts across the country. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
4. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Management
Financial Management
Donor Relations
Human Resources Management/Supervision
Representation
Other
Applying Procedure
Applicants are requested to read through the job descriptions above for the position. Job shall be applied through the Foundation Online Job Application form by October 23, 2023. Please attach your Curricular Vitae (CV) along with a cover letter describing suitability for the position in the Job Application form. In case of any technical difficulties, queries can be forwarded to [email protected]. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Telephone calls will not be entertained.
The Asia Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive office environment. Women and people from economically and socially excluded groups are encouraged to apply.
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