FHI 360 is a global organization that mobilizes research, resources, and relationships so people everywhere have access to the opportunities they need to lead full and healthy lives. With collaborations in over 60 countries, we work directly with local leaders to advance social and economic equity, improve health and well-being, respond to humanitarian crises, and strengthen community resilience. We share data-driven insights and scalable tools that expand access and equity so communities can effectively address complex challenges, respond to shocks, and achieve thriving futures.

FHI 360 has been working in Nepal since 1993. Together with the Government of Nepal (GoN), civil society, and the private sector, FHI 360 works collaboratively in the areas of HIV, family planning (FP)/reproductive health (RH), health security and one health, nutrition, COVID-19 response, procurement, and supply chain management, local capacity strengthening, civil society and media strengthening, governance reform and the environment and climate change.

We request applications from qualified Nepali citizens for the positions mentioned below.

(These positions are required for anticipated Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office (FCDO) Samartha and are subject to funding approval and availability.)

FHI 360 is a global organization that mobilizes research, resources, and relationships so people everywhere have access to the opportunities they need to lead full and healthy lives. With collaborations in over 60 countries, we work directly with local leaders to advance social and economic equity, improve health and well-being, respond to humanitarian crises, and strengthen community resilience. We share data-driven insights and scalable …

Senior Operation Manger

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The Senior Operations Manager will lead on all programme management, compliance and finance requirements with responsibility for ensuring that programme operations are working optimally to support achievement of results. Working closely with the Team Leader as well as FHI 360’s Finance and Admin Director, they will be responsible for project operations, HR, financial management, risk management, asset management, delivery chain mapping, procurement, routine contract management, financial and progress reporting, governance and compliance. This position will hold senior management responsibility for safeguarding compliance and implementation of safeguarding procedures and oversee the financial, grants and operational team as well as working with the Team Leader overseeing Monitoring & Evaluation inputs.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for day-to-day programme management, reporting, compliance and finance.
Primary point of contact for FCDO on programme management matters and reporting.
Manage the planning and implementation of programme activities, including operational plans and budgets.
Work closely with the Team Leader and other core programme staff to manage and mitigate programme risks including fiduciary risks.
Working with the Team Leader and MEL lead to implement M&E systems.
Ensure suitable safeguarding procedures are in place and followed.
Ensure compliance with relevant United Kingdom Government and Government of Nepal rules, regulations and policies.
Manage a team of project management/administration and finance staff.
Ensure efficient management and utilisation of resources in accordance with applicable FHI 360 and FCDO policies and procedures on value for money.
Develop strong working relationships with partner organisations.
Collaborate with FHI 360’s country, regional and headquarters staff to ensure the project is implemented according to organisation and industry best practices, programme framework, and regulations.
Ensure monthly, quarterly and other reporting commitments are met, including accurate and timely financial reporting and forecasting.
Oversee the project HR function including recruitment, retention and performance management of staff and consultants.
May serve as the programme representative in the absence of the Team Leader.
Perform other duties as assigned by FHI 360 Nepal Office Country Director.

Requirements:

Master's degree in operation and financial management, or a related field with five to seven of experience and relevant experience in international development at a senior programme management level and lime management experience or a bachelor's degree with over seven years of experience as mentioned above. 
Project management certification preferred.
Experience managing FCDO-funded projects required (commercial contract experience strongly preferred).
Demonstrated project management skills including project scoping, planning, adaptive management, risk management and mitigation.
Financial management experience including budgeting, forecasting, tracking and reporting.
Demonstrated skills and experience in consultation and negotiation, and problem- solving.
Strong track record in project team line management and supervision.
Ability to build positive working relationships with consortium partners, local communities, government officials, and donor representatives.
Track record of working in complex environments, across different cultures, and managing diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.
Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volume/high quality work with minimal supervision, including reports to donors.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint and in the use of project management software.
Proactive in managing multiple tasks, managing and working in the virtual work environment, and flexible, adaptive and open to managing time as needed for and demanded by the project and for working with different teams in different time zones as needed.   
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, coordination and collaboration, team building and management, and problem-solving skills.  
Excellent oral and written English and Nepali including documentation skills.

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