Required No.: 1 

Location: (Rukum East Cluster, Rukumkot) 

Job Details: 

The main purpose of this position is to ensure successful implementation of the Advancing for  Community Transformation Project (Pro-ACT) and contribute to the UMN’s Cluster strategy  through effective capacity-building, relationship-building, project management, and providing  technical expertise. 

Qualification and experience:

• Master’s degree in Public Health/Psychology with three years of experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Public Health/Psychology with five years of experience in integrated project management with a particular focus on Health System Strengthening, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support and Maternal and Child Health; 
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of current health and mental health issues, economic development and protection issues in Nepal;
• Strong experience in project management including planning, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, and developing proposals;
• Experience in integrated project management and participatory bottom-up project designing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; 
• Familiar with up-to-date poverty eradication strategies, policies, and development practices in Nepal and outside; 
• Experience in managing projects through a local partner organization;
• Skilled in coordination and networking with local and district stakeholders; 
• Experience of working in remote areas in a cross-cultural environment; 
• Excellent communication skills both in English and Nepali. Both writing and speaking must be of an excellent standard.

Salaries and benefits will be according to UMN policy. 

Applying Procedure:

All interested individuals who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply for  this position. The Job Description and Application Form can be downloaded from our website:  www.umn.org.np/vacancy.

Completed application forms should be sent by e-mail to [email protected] by  4:00 pm on Thursday 14 December 2021. Short-listed candidates will be invited to participate  in an assessment process. 

Only women candidates will be considered.  

We especially encourage applications from marginalised groups.