Position Title: Program Manager, Reading for All

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Summary

Save the Children is seeking a Program Manager for an anticipated three-year USAID-funded program, Reading for All: Disability Inclusive Education for Nepali Children. The goal of the program is to improve reading outcomes for children with disabilities (CwDs) in grades 1 – 3 in USAID-supported Early Grade Reading Program (EGRP) districts. 

The three main objectives of the activity are: (a) Improve data quality on CwDs; (b) Enhance institutional and technical capacity at various levels to deliver quality reading instruction and support to CwDs; and (c) Test inclusive instructional models that can be scaled for specific groups of CwDs. 

This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Impact

The Program Manager serves as the primary point of contact with USAID and the Government of Nepal for day-to-day activity implementation and management. S/he has overall responsibility for assuring that all assistance provided under the award is technically sound and appropriate for the needs to be addressed. The Program Manager manages and supervises the work of any field staff, long-term staff, short-term staff, consortium partners, and/or sub-partners. S/he is part of the team that sits within the Ministry of Education or relevant central line agency. 

Required Background and Experience, Skills and Behaviors

• Master’s degree in Education Planning and Management, Disability Studies, Public Administration or related discipline(s)
  
• A minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in a senior management position in a similar large and complex program.
  
• Experience working directly with government counterparts to build capacity of government systems.
  
• Strong technical experience in any of the following areas: disability inclusive education, social inclusion, education, or gender equality.
  
• Experience mentoring local staff and local organizations and transferring skills and knowledge.
  
• In-depth knowledge of USAID rule, regulations, and reporting requirements.
  
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with other donor programs and with USAID implementing partners for creative solutions to maximize results.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
  
• Fluency in English and excellent oral and written communication skills. 
  
• Experience working in Nepal or the South Asia region is strongly preferred.
  

Qualified Nepali candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Our dedicated and diverse staff work hard to improve the well-being of children everywhere. 

Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process. Canvassing at any stage of the processes shall lead to automatic disqualification. No telephone inquiries will be entertained.

Qualified candidates from minorities, indigenous groups, women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply