Programme Manager/Team Leader Senior Level

Job Description

A consortium of Rural Reconstruction Nepal (RRN), Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Nepal and Centre for Dalit Women, Nepal (CDWN) invites Letters of Interest (LoI) from the interested and competent candidates having relevant professional expertise for the following long term positions available in the Provincial Support Programme (PSP). The programme will be implemented in Province One with the main objectives of extending technical support to the province one government to deliver equitable development and delivery of public services, establish mutual cooperation between the provincial government and associated local governments on selected development priorities and make province government and elected representatives accountable to their respective constituencies. The overall goal of the PSP is to support the Government of Nepal to implement federalism through well-functioning, inclusive institutions and systems. While focusing its activities at the province level, the PSP will force adherence to the principles of cooperation, coordination and co-existence at all levels of governments. The competent candidates coming from Province One will get priority in the selection process.

Programme Manager/Team Leader 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Working closely with and reporting to the Program Director within the PMU and Swiss Cooperation Office, the Programme Manager/ Team Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day strategic direction and supervision of the PMISC team to ensure the effective and efficient coordination and management of inputs as well as outputs for all three Programme Outcomes. To this effect, the Programme Manager will:

• Supervise and guide thematic specialists and experts in line with Programme’s outcomes and outputs listed in the logical framework and with PMU’s needs, ensuring that envisaged results are effectively and ethically implemented on a consistent basis;
• Develop A-to-Z management policies, procedural and quality assurance systems for the programme’s organizational, operational and fiscal management workflows, capacity building activities and all deliverables;
• Perform strategic planning activities on an ongoing basis to ensure the programme’s flexibility and adaptive capacity to respond to contextual developments and needs;
• Conduct liaising and communication functions between PSU, OCMCM, PMU, SCO and other key institutional partners ensuring the effective flow of information for the attainment of results and maintenance of good working relations among programme partners;
• Strategically determine and supervise ongoing technical assistance and human resource needs, procurement of relevant consulting services and recruitment of short-term experts as needed by the Programme;
• Ensure effective, ethical financial management of programme’s budget, financial flows, transfers to the PMU, payments and receivables for services rendered by third parties; implement transparent procurement procedures and other financial monitoring and controlling tasks as needed;
• Supervise and methodologically guide programme monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management activities including quantitative and qualitative data collection, results-oriented progress reports/ presentations for PSU, document and disseminate good practices and lessons learned; write and disseminate semi-annual, annual programme reports;
• Strategically assess potential risks, pro-actively devise troubleshooting, problem-solving, risk mitigation measures and responsive solutions to prevent/de-escalate contingencies that may negatively impact the Programme’s results and assets;
• Cooperate with PLGSP other SCO’s sectoral programs to find programmatic synergies that optimize the development impact of SCO’s portfolio;
• Ensures that cross-cutting themes (gender equality, social inclusion, good governance and conflict-sensitive programme management) are effectively mainstreamed in programme activities;
• Assist PMU in the preparation and facilitation of Province Steering and Province Coordination Committee meetings, consultations with external stakeholders as needed;
• Ensuring donor-coordination in the planning of new development projects, strategic partnerships;
• Provide mentoring and professional development support to PMU, Province officials and PMISC staff;
• Support the PMU and Programme Director with other tasks and deliverables as needed;
• Ensure the highest ethical standards for the programme’s implementation in line with SDC’s Ethical Code of Conduct for Programme implementing partners.

Job Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Programme Manager will have MA in law, public administration, political science, economics and organizational management and at least 15 years of practical experience in effectively managing larger scale governance projects in collaboration with government authorities, civil society, private sector and in supervising expert teams and a wider pool of consultants. Experience in managing donor projects is preferred. Strong understanding of Nepal’s Constitution, existing legislation in respective fields, public administration and service delivery processes (DPR drafting), good governance standards, institution-building methods and inter-governmental coordination mechanisms in Nepal is essential. Has strong leadership, strategic planning, analytical and organizational skills with a proven track record in delivering consistent results in longer program management cycles, managing programme budgets (5 million USD or higher) and multi-track procurement procedures. The team leader will be a pro-active multitasker, excellent communicator, competent to work in dynamic, high pressure and politically sensitive environment(s) with fluency in written and spoken English. Has demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse teams and building partnerships. Competent in preparing strategic programme delivery plans, writing concise, results-based reports and working with computer and applied project management software.

Apply Instructions

The position mentioned above is based at PMISC's programme office in Biratnagar of Province One. The programme was designed for the 4-year duration. The selection of the candidates is contingent upon award of the project to the consortium.

Interested candidate can email his/her Letter of Interest (LoI) mentioning the applied position and competency for the same along with updated CV by COB 06 August 2019 to hrd@rrn.org.np

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