Expected Start Date: January 2, 2017

Key Responsibilities    

• Support the team in the achievement of the overarching objective of  Sakchyam’s Programme by ensuring that all activities are harmoniously integrated into partner programmes
• Take lead in enforcing implementation standards and timely delivery of programme activities in line with the requirements of DFID
• Effectively coordinate the information and request flow from DFID to partner level to actively support the programme
• Develop templates, tools and other support materials to facilitate effective and timely information flow to increase efficiency
• Support effective monitoring of financial sector and anchor firm partners and programme delivery mechanisms at different levels of execution
• Support the process for delivering innovative change and monitor the progress of change in Sakchyam’s focal districts
• Support Finance and Admin Team in the contracting and monitoring of local sub-contractors
• Regularly review assigned risk management roles and ensure adequate controls are in place and report accordingly
• Guide field officesto  follow established procedures and guidelines to achieve overall project objectives
• Support Louis Berger home office on requests associated with internal and external audits; working with the project team to provide necessary documentations to comply with audit and financial review requirements
• In coordination with the Home Office, provide the project management with regular updates to budgets, expenditures, Value for Money Plan and burn rates
• Lead preparations for internal audits; performance reviews and impact assessments by working closely with other components of the Sakchyam programme and
• Assumes other management tasks determined by the Team Leader

Minimum Qualifications:

• Over 10 years of direct project management experience in the private sector (including the financial services industry) and on similar donor-funded programmes
• Masters’ degree in economics/finance/business administration
• Strong understanding of design, and implementation of a ‘Payment by Results” donor-funded programme; in particular economic development programmes implemented by DFID
• Preferred experience with UKaid/DFID Payment for Results, M4P and Value for Money indicator frameworks in Nepal and other parts of South Asia
• Previous experience of having worked in programmes that adopt economic development models to increase households’ income and access to affordable finance
• Experience of effective use of digital media to raise awareness and increase transparency of DFID’s efforts in Nepal is preferred
• Demonstrated leadership capability and a team player
• Fluency in using office software such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and other presentation tools
• Fluency in written as well as spoken English and Nepali
• English report writing skills is a must
• Prior experience designing and implementing economic development (preferably financial inclusion programmes) in the Mid- and Far-Western regions of Nepal and
• Willing to travel outside the Valley on short notice

An attractive remuneration package, commensurate with experience and qualifications will be offered to the right candidates for the above-mentioned position. 

TO APPLY,

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae with a cover letter stating the motivation for applying, salary expectation and a copy of their Nepalese citizenship certificate to [email protected] 
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 5 PM Nepal local time, November 25, 2016.