Manager Job Vacancy - VSO (an International Development Organization)

VSO is an international development organization working in Nepal since 1964. VSO Nepal is implementing  Promoting Quality and Inclusive Education for Out-of-Reach Children in Nepal  project funded by the European Commission. VSO Nepal invites dynamic and qualified candidate to apply for a national senior position.

Job Position: Programme Development Manager- Secure Livelihoods
Duration: 1-year fixed term position
Job Location: Based in its country office in Kathmandu
Reporting to: The Country Director, the person is responsible for the development and coordination of livelihood focused programming of VSO Nepal.
Deadline to apply: January 21, 2013


Major Responsibilities:

Programme and partnership development - shape programme objectives; engage relevant stakeholders to inform and influence decision making; liaise with the media on advocacy where appropriate; ensure that gender, climate change and community cohesion themes are mainstreamed throughout; identify relevant development interventions to deliver desired outcomes within the programme plans.

Programme funding – develop and implement programme funding plans, including identifying sources of programme funding, keeping track of all major forecast calls that are in line with the VSO Nepal country strategic plan, writing new concept notes and project proposals, and networking with donors, to ensure availability of relevant programme resources.

Programme planning, implementation and review – lead the design and delivery of appropriate planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting mechanisms compliant with VSO and donor requirements but taking into consideration realities on the ground; ensure and determine maximum impact for beneficiaries, and ensure that continuous development and learning takes place.

Volunteers Support - to provide on-going programmatic support to volunteers.

Finance and Resource Management- develops, maintains and regularly reviews financial plans to deliver programme objectives.

Other Duties - deputise for the Country Director or other senior staff as required. Working closely with the Country Director and other team members and assist in emergencies as required.

Essential Qualifications Required:
• Demonstrated experience on designing and delivering Secure Livelihood programmes/projects
• Proven experience of securing and managing external funding, including proposal and report writing
• Proven financial and personnel management skills.
• Proven experience of working in a diverse, multicultural team.
• Proven experience of building successful partnerships and networks
• Evidence of understanding the project cycle, challenges of donor and contract management and the implications for programme management.
• Masters degree or higher studies in related field.
• Fluency in spoken and written English required
• Excellent computer skills (Windows, Excel, Power Point)

Desirable:
• Experience of managing international volunteers.
• Experience and confidence in networking with and securing coverage in the media
• Clean driving license

On request, an application template, a full job description, person specification and benefit package (local salary and benefits applicable) are available from VSO Nepal at the email address below.

Interested and competent applicants are requested to fill and submit their application using the VSO staff application template (available on request) by 21st January 2013. Applications can be submitted by email (vsonepal@vsoint.org), by post or by hand delivered to the address below.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for selection process.

Head of Operations and Human Resource
VSO Nepal, P.O. Box 207, Kathmandu, Fax: 01-5524743
Email: vsonepal@vsoint.org