The Asia Foundation

Program Officer - Subnational Governance Program

The Asia Foundation

Program Officer - Subnational Governance Program

The Asia Foundation (the Foundation) is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities across Asia and the Pacific. Informed by decades of experience and deep local expertise, our work across the region is focused on good governance, women’s empowerment and gender equality, inclusive economic growth, environment and climate action, and regional and international relations.

The Asia Foundation (the Foundation) invites applications from interested candidates to support the Foundation’s program team for DOS-supported JTIP Formative Research on Child Trafficking in Nepal project.

The Asia Foundation (the Foundation) is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities across Asia and the Pacific. Informed by decades of experience and deep local expertise, our work across the region is focused on good governance, women’s empowerment and gender equality, inclusive economic growth, environment and climate action, and regional and international relations.

The Asia Foundation (the Foundation) …

Program Officer - Subnational Governance Program

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Basic Job Information

Job Category : NGO / INGO / Social work
Job Level : Mid Level
No. of Vacancy/s : [ 1 ]
Employment Type : Full Time
Job Location : Kathmandu
Offered Salary : Negotiable
Apply Before(Deadline) : Dec. 10, 2018 23:55 (5 years, 4 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level : Graduate (Masters)
Experience Required : Not Required
Other Specification

Experience:

  • Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience of working in the development field

Education:

  • Master’s degree in social sciences or law from a recognized university

Others:

  • Knowledge on peacebuilding, laws, gender, governance, and human rights issues
  • Hands-on experience in report writing, analytical pieces desirable;
  • Familiarity with current development practices, policies and organizations in Nepal will be an added advantage
  • Other Competence in computer use 
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Good communication skills in English and Nepali
  • Good interpersonal skills demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
  • Demonstrate self-development
  • Initiative-taking and sound judgment
  • Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
  • Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
  • Creating synergies through self-control
  • Managing conflict
  • Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of other
  • Informed and transparent decision making
  • Willingness to travel extensively in project areas outside of Kathmandu

Job Description

Job Summary:

Assist in coordinating, monitoring, and providing technical assistance for the Foundation’s Subnational Governance Program mainly to support for Nepal’s transition to federal governance. Work within the guidelines, policies, and mission of the Foundation and be accountable and responsible for specific projects as assigned. Provide support for activities in other program areas as assigned by the Country Representative or designate.

Job Functions:

  • Work closely with Program Manager and the team to implement, coordinate, and monitor initiatives of the assigned programs in accordance with the Foundation’s standards
  • Prepare Letters of Agreement, Letter of Contracts, Amending Letters of Agreement, Amending Letter of Contracts as required
  • Ensure to receive timely narrative and financial reports from the local implementing partners
  • Provide support to the team members to review grantee reports, analyze and report on trends, challenges, and lessons learned in the programs
  • Coordinate with the program and finance team to arrange fund disbursements to grantees and contractors
  • Coordinate with the program team members to compile, maintain, and report on program statistics to prepare reports for donors, TAF Headquarter and other relevant agencies
  • Coordinate with concerned government line agencies and other related stakeholders including NGOs in districts and field to effectively implement the program activities
  • Responsible for organizing coordination meetings, communication and liaison with stakeholders
  • Regular field visits to program locations and analyze trends in the program, identifying issues/challenges, and recommending solutions to Program Manager
  • Coordinate field visits of donor agencies, policy makers and other relevant stakeholders
  • Research linkages across program activities to identify critical points of integration
  • Assignments in other program areas as given by the Country Representative or designate


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