Samaanta Foundation

Program Manager

Samaanta Foundation

Program Manager

Samaanta Foundation is a not-for-profit organization which provides comprehensive higher education fellowships to meritorious public school graduates from rural communities in Nepal.

Program Manager

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Basic Job Information

Job Category : NGO / INGO / Social work > Program officer/ manager
Job Level : Mid Level
No. of Vacancy/s : [ 1 ]
Employment Type : Full Time
Job Location : Kathmandu
Offered Salary : Negotiable
Apply Before(Deadline) : Jan. 31, 2019 23:55 (6 years, 5 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level : Under Graduate (Bachelor)
Experience Required : Not Required

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

The Program Manager (hereafter referred to as PM) will be a full-time employee of Samaanta Foundation, reporting to the Executive Director of the Foundation. The PM will be responsible for all Samaanta programs and activities, including selection process, academic and personal growth and welfare of the fellows, and building and maintaining relationship with all partners and stakeholders. This is a full-time position, with a probation period of three months, and regular reviews thereafter.

The key roles and responsibilities of the PM are listed below, but these are meant to be illustrative rather than exhaustive. The organization retains the right to add or change these roles and responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of the selection process, college placement, and academic support to the fellows
  • Design and manage annual calendar, extra-curricular sessions, mentor ship program, and support internship and work placements
  • Serve as the focal point for all fellows, supervising fees and stipend payments, recording and reviewing academic performance and supporting their overall growth
  • Maintain detailed records of fellowship activities and expenditures, and support the publication of quarterly newsletters
  • Serve as the focal point for all partners and stakeholders including parents, teachers, college and hostel management
  • Support the Communication and Strategy Officer to develop funding proposals and pursue fund-raising activities at the local, national and international levels
  • Prepare reports for the donors as required
  • Ensure Samaanta’s legal and financial compliance in terms of annual reports, audits and any other compliance requirements
  • Liaise with the Board of Directors to shape the vision and future direction of the organization

Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferable
  • At least 2 years of experience in a similar area of work
  • Minimum two years of expertise of working with and mentoring young people
  • Ability to work independently on multiple assignments simultaneously, and lead with minimal supervision
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills in Nepali and English

Salary: Competitive salary negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience

Start date: As soon as possible

Applying Procedure:

Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter with salary expectations and CV by January 31, 2019 to [email protected], with “Application for Program Manager” as the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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