Position: Provincial Program Officer (1 position)
The Provincial Program Officer will be responsible for leading, managing, coordinating, monitoring, and providing technical assistance for the implementation of specific program components and activities. S/he will assist in maintaining relations with program partners, provincial, and local government offices. Supervise Field Coordinators, Consultants and Partners. Support collaboration with program team in program development, preparation of work plans, coordination and support. S/he will develop and maintain relationship between elected representatives in provinces and selected municipalities, municipal officials, respective provincial government, other relevant stakeholders, and along with its implementing partners in that municipality.
Essential:
Master’s degree in development studies, law, public policy, political science, economics, international development or other relevant field is preferred. At least have five years of experience working with local government or data driven projects.
Applicants are requested to read through the job description uploaded at http://ftp.taf.org.np:8080/ and email their CV along with a cover letter describing suitability for the position by October 16, 2020 to country.nepal.jobs@asiafoundation.org referencing to the applied job title in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Telephone calls will not be entertained. The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse and inclusive office environment. Women and people from economically and socially excluded groups are encouraged to apply.
The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia. Working through our offices in 18 countries and informed by deep local expertise and six decades of experience, we address the critical issues affecting Asia in the 21st century by: strengthening governance, expanding economic opportunity, increasing environmental resilience, empowering women, and promoting international cooperation.