Lead the overall coordination and implementation of the project especially the AIN component of the project activities
Lead the planning process and a detailed and up to date implementation plan including realistic phase budget outlining major activities and timeline for the funds allocated is in place
Ensures appropriate expenditure on a monthly basis and takes corrective measures by revisiting plans and communicating in the timely manner to the project and finance team
Coordination with AIN Steering Committee and other AIN team members to ensure their inputs and suggestions are incorporated into CO Thematic team and other AIN member organisations for technical assistance as required
Coordination with AIN Steering Committee and AIN members to coordinate inputs for project as required
Ensure all required PMM tools for the project are in place as required
Establish a regular update and coordination mechanism with NFN for project implementation and reporting
Ensure that donor compliances for visibility, procurement and expenditure are met at all times and for all activities
In close coordination with SCI colleagues establish a system to track AIN member contribution to the project and ensure that this is up to date at all times
Support SCI management to establish a system for reimbursement of costs of AIM members through sub grants or other mechasnisms
Support high level engagement among AIN and different stakeholders
Support on the development of of the AIN long-term strategy
Monitoring, documentation and reporting
Support the establishment of a monitoring and documentation system that is agreed with NFN and reflects the reporting requirements of the project
Suport in the collection of project data and ITPP as required by MEAL system and reporting
Coordinate the preparation of timely programme and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal SC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements.
Support to prepare quality write up and submission of progress reports as required with inputs of MEAL focal points
Ensures best practices are documented, innovations disseminated, and case studies are collected for the report
Ensure that project team understand reporting procedures and timelines
Prepare project updates for AIN Steering Committee, Project Advisory and Project Management Committees as required
Financial Management
Follow the donor and SCI budget forecasting and reporting mechansims
Track monthly budget vs actual expenditure and report to finance on variances
Close coordination with NFN finance counterpart to ensure understand reporting timelines and formats
Collaboratively with AIN develop a regular working relationships with relevant government stakeholers
Represent SCI and AIN during project update meetings with donors as and when required
Maintain close coordination with other SCI departments especially ACCM, PDQ, IT, finance and supply chain departments for effective implementation of the project
Ensure establishment and maintenance of strong working relationships with AIN members and other local authorities as appropriate.
Job Specification
Qualifications and experience:
Masters degree in Social science, and or Law (preferred) with minimum 3 years or Bachelor Degree relevant field with 5 years of experience with civil society actors/platforms and its capacity strengthening
Proven ability to build strong coordination and collaboration to foster synergy.
Skills in adaptive management
Good understanding of the policy issues associated with the civil society sector in Nepal
Strong project/program development and overall project management skills
Higher degree of taking initiatives and has ability to work independently
Strong leadershi and managerial capability
Proactive and assertive
Sound interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Proficiency in writing technical and programmatic reports that document program directions and result
Partnership management( both government and non government ) skills
Ability to work in a stressful and changing environment with limited resources
Knowledge of EUD regulations and compliances
Desireable
Willingness to keep abreast of new development through continued learning
Good understanding of contemporary child rights issues, activities and approaches
Good information seeking skills and proactive approach
Fluency in English and Nepali, both written and spoken
Commitment to the aims and principles of SC; good understanding of the SCI mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
