AWO International is a registered German INGO working in the fields of Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid in Nepal, India & Bangladesh since the year 2009. The Program Coordinator's tasks will be the monitoring and guidance of cooperation projects in the region (at time Nepal, India and Bangladesh), the provision of regular advisory services in context of thematic expertise such as project- and organizational development to the partner organizations (PO) such as contributing to the strategic program development of AWO International's regional program portfolio in South Asia.
Qualification / Skills / Competencies Specific qualification
1. Master Degree in South Asian Studies, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Project Management, Business Administration or Development Studies;
2. At least three years of practical experiences in project work in South Asia;
3. Professional experiences in project and event management as well as planning, monitoring and evaluation procedures and managing budgets;
4. Professional experience in implementing projects supported by funds from the German Federal Ministry for Economic and Development Cooperation (BMZ) is an asset;
5. Solid knowledge and skill in financial project management and project accounting;
6. Language skills: fluent in English, Nepali and Hindi; German language is an asset;
7. Conversant with MS Office and other software assisting websites;
8. Continuous learning attitude and willingness to adapt to new tools, methodologies and ways of working;
9. Willing to work on weekends and evenings, if required.
If you are interested and match the defined criteria, please submit a motivation letter incl. realistic salary expectations and a CV with three reference contacts and personal data latest by 30th November 2016 as soft copies to the following email address: mail@awo-southasia.org
The interviews will be conducted between 12th and 16th December 2016 in the AWO International Nepal office. Only short listed candidates will be informed.
Planned start of assignment 1st January 2017. Place of work will be AWO International Nepal office in Lalitpur, Nepal.
For more information and a detailed job description, please visit our website: www.awo-southasia.org
AWO International was founded in 1998 as a professional association for development cooperation and humanitarian action within the framework of the German welfare organization “Arbeiterwohlfahrt” (AWO, literally: Workers’ Welfare).In cooperation with local partner organizations, AWO International is committed to support marginalized and disadvantaged groups of society to sustainably improve their living conditions. In crisis situations, AWO International, also in cooperation with local non-governmental organizations, quickly provides humanitarian aid to the affected population and supports the rehabilitation and reconstruction process.