ISAP is an NGO established in 2013 that is working towards economically empowering resource-poor people through a market-based approach. Our activities consistently improve the ability of target populations to begin and grow businesses, participate in profitable value chains, and access finance.

Institution for Suitable Actions for Prosperity (ISAP) is now implementing 5-year project named JNS Agriculture Promotion Project in Nepal (APPIN) funded by Japan Nepal Society (JNS), Tokyo. The project aims to increase the income of community people by encouraging the production and marketing of high-quality vegetables and fruits, thereby promoting business and industrialization of the agriculture sector. We are looking for the following position to successfully implement APPIN.

Institution for Suitable Actions for Prosperity (ISAP) is now implementing 5-year project named JNS Agriculture Promotion Project in Nepal (APPIN) funded by Japan …

Project Coordinator

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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 with frequent field visit
Offered Salary	:	Negotiable
Apply Before(Deadline)	:	Aug. 16, 2020 23:55 (4 years, 8 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level	:	Under Graduate (Bachelor)
Experience Required	:	Not Required
Professional Skill Required	:	Communication Negotiation Team Person AutoCAD MS Office Suite

Other Specification

Bachelor's degree in any relevant field. Master's degree would be an added advantage
Prior working experience of 3-5 years in development and management of infrastructural focused projects, especially WASH
Candidates with civil engineering background or prior experience in rural water supply projects would be given preference
Knowledge of the development sector in Nepal and its regulation and stakeholders will be an asset
High level of computer literacy (primarily in Microsoft Office packages). Knowledge of AutoCAD would be preferred.
Good written and spoken Nepali and English language with negotiation skills
Willing to travel extensively to the project implemented sites and able to accommodate and adjust in difficult working conditions and tough field situations
Self-motivated and a good team player
Ability to take responsibility, meet deadlines and make progress with minimum supervision

Job Description

ISAP is currently looking for a suitable candidate for Project Coordinator for Project for Improving Water Access and Agriculture Income (PIWAAI) who would be stationed in the central office, Thapathali with frequent travel to the project field.

S/he would also be responsible for overall management of the WASH project activities including planning, implementation, monitoring and coordinating with relevant stakeholders. S/he should have a master’s degree in any relevant field and candidates with civil engineering background with at least three years of working experience in rural water supply would be given preference. S/he should be willing to travel extensively to the project implemented sites and able to accommodate and adjust in difficult working conditions and tough field situations.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for overall management of the WASH project activities including planning, implementation, monitoring and coordinating with relevant stakeholders
Ensure that WASH project activities, outcomes and deliverables are met on time
Assist Project Manager in preparing periodic report for donor and other stakeholders
Support Project Manager to manage administration, operational, procurement and other support functions
Co-ordinate in mitigating the identified opportunities and challenges in consultation of site WASH coordinator and site team
Explain all the details of project related drawings, design, survey and other technicalities to donor organization and other relevant stakeholders
Facilitate communication and coordinate with relevant government authorities/ organizations and relevant stakeholders
Participate in workshops and meetings and represent ISAP at relevant conferences and programs
Support the Project Manager and M&E team in the evaluation and documentation of reports, case stories, success stories, photos and videos related to the project
Support project manager in identifying possible grants and assist in writing project proposal
Perform other duties as assigned by the project manager