Position: Project Manager - Health (Woman only)
No of position: 1
Location: Rukum East Cluster, Rukumkot

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

Minimum qualifications and experience:

• Master’s degree in Public Health/Psychology with three years’ experience in integrated project management with a particular focus on Health System Strengthening, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, and Maternal and Child health OR a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health/Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Science with five years’ experience in Health System Strengthening, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, and Maternal and Child Health
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of current health and mental health issues in Nepal
• Strong experience in project management including planning, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, and developing proposals
• Experience with integrated project management including economic development and protection issues
• Experience in participatory project designing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Familiar with current poverty eradication strategies, policies, and development practices in Nepal and globally
• Experience in managing projects through a local partner organisation
• Skilled in coordination and networking with local and district stakeholders
• Experience working in remote areas within a cross-cultural environment
• Excellent communication skills in Nepali and English language, both written and verbal.

Salaries and benefits will be according to UMN policy.