The Program Officer (PO) will be responsible for assisting the Director and the Team in the implementation of annual plan of FDM. The PO will design and draft proposals, concept notes, and final written outputs/ reviews in close collaboration with the Program Specialist. S/he is also expected to prepare Terms of Reference and contracts for consultancy work for FDM and to coordinate training courses being organised in Nepal.

Required Qualification and Experience:

• Masters degree preferably in Statistics, Development Studies, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, or other related field
• At least 1 year of working experience in the field of development management or similar
• Willingness to travel for work in rural parts of the country
• Statistical knowledge/experience would be an added advantage

Competencies:

• Research skills, project proposal and concept note writing skills
• Required knowledge on financial management skills, and budgeting
• Apply statistical theories and methods to solve practical problems in research
• Knowledge and work experience on contemporary development issues, working with donors and partner organizations
• Fluency in both English and Nepali
• Basic IT skills required especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point) and SPSS/R/STATA

Salary: Negotiable

TO APPLY,

A detailed CV and Cover Letter should be sent to [email protected]. Only short listed candidates will have their applications acknowledged.