Ujyalo Foundation
NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Ujyalo Foundation is a non-profit organization, established in 2014, with a vision to create safe spaces for girls, women, and non-binary individuals to learn and lead in Nepal. Our mission is to enhance the number of girls, women, and non-binary individuals in leadership and decision-making roles in Nepal. The Foundation is a purpose-driven, dynamic, and impact-oriented organization, which believes in creating a gender-just and equitable world for all.

Since its inception, Ujyalo Foundation has been running various leadership institutes for women of diverse age groups, to build their capacity for leadership via the lens of gender, sexuality, rights, and intersectionality.

Ujyalo Foundation also focuses on sustainable development in rural Nepal by conducting programs that promote innovation, encourage social enterprise, and increase capacity building through community-based projects, gender-inclusive leadership, and strengthening the leadership and civic expansion of the elected women representatives.

Program Manager

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Basic Job Information

Job Category	:	NGO / INGO / Social work > Program officer/ manager
Job Level	:	Senior Level
No. of Vacancy/s	:	[ 1 ]
Employment Type	:	Contract
Job Location	:	Kathmandu , Nepal
Offered Salary	:	NRs. 60,000 - 75,000 Monthly
Apply Before(Deadline)	:	Sep. 13, 2019 23:55 (5 years, 7 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level	:	Graduate (Masters)
Experience Required	:	More than or equal to 3 years
Professional Skill Required	:	Program Management Project Management Program Coordination

Other Specification

Master’s degree or equivalent in gender studies, women studies, project management or relevant field
At least three years of supervisory experience
Event planning experience
Facilitation experience
3-5 years of project management experience
Experience overseeing projects from implementation to evaluation
Professional and/or academic experiences in gender or sexuality or feminist leadership issues in Nepal
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Personal Attitudes and Behavior :

Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Nepali and English
Ability to meet deadlines and report challenges and opportunities as needed
Innovative, self-driven and a team player
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team based environment
Demonstrate willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Flexibility with work hours as needed
Sense of urgency necessary to meet goals, objectives, and deadlines
Demonstrated management, leadership abilities, accountability, and initiative
Ability to prioritize, take initiative, be proactive, and work independently

Some of these will be a plus point :

A positive attitude and energy to grow and thrive in diverse settings;
Open and driven mindset to challenge the society, the Team and the organisation with creativity and innovative ideas;
Be a Team player, dreamer, believer and an achiever!

Job Description

The Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing all program staff, implementing and coordinating all program activities, and managing all administrative tasks related to programs.

A. Program Supervision:

Ability to design, plan and facilitate sessions
Liaise with partners and stakeholders related to programs and trainings
Ensure all programs are running within budget restrictions
Oversee all Program Leads, Coordinators, and Interns

B. Public Relations and New Programs

Identify and maintain relationships with community stakeholders who are directly linked to the Foundation’s working area
Establish and nurture collaborations with key individuals, communities, I/NGOs and government bodies
Identify new programs with the Executive Director and the team leads
Involvement in new program conceptualization, proposals and further processes
Schedule and facilitate meetings including debriefs with partner organizations

C. Communication and Documentation

Find best practices for sharing updates of Ujyalo Foundation projects internally and externally
Work with team members to produce infographics on project updates
Documentation of all project activities

D. Fundraising

Provide quarterly assessments of funding opportunities
Identify possible funding sources for Foundation programs

E. Organizational Management

Manage organization wide calendars
Evaluate and monitor programs
Manage and evaluate programs
Provide monthly and quarterly program reports
Liaise and coordinate with both US and Nepal board

Duration : Three year renewal contract with competitive compensation and benefits to suit the experience and skills will be offered.

Applying Procedure :

The deadline to apply for the position is Friday, September 13, 2019. For priority consideration, please send your resume, and a cover letter to [email protected]. Please mention the position and your name on the title of each document, for example: [Program Manager]_[Your Name]. Only applications that are complete will be reviewed. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. No phone calls will be entertained.

Ujyalo is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals from all backgrounds, gender identity or sexual orientation are encouraged to apply.

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