Project Manager - Livelihoods

United Mission to Nepal
Location: Bajhang
Salary:As Per Organization's Rule
Posted Date: 2020-12-15 Deadline: 2020-12-28
  • Nos. of Opening : 1
  • Location : Bajhang
  • Salary : As Per Organization's Rule
  • Category : NGO / INGO / Social work
Job Description

United Mission to Nepal (UMN) is an international development organisation which aims to enable the poorest people living in poverty to transform their lives, leading towards fullness of
life. As we serve the people of Nepal, multicultural teams of Nepali and volunteer expatriate staff work alongside local organisations in 6 districts, building partnerships that lead to
healthy, dignified and empowered individuals and transformed communities.

Position: Project Manager - Livelihoods (Woman only)
No. of position: 1
Location: Bajhang
The main purpose of this position is to take overall management of the “SRIJANA- Youth Employability” livelihoods project and to contribute to the implementation of UMN’s Cluster strategy, technical backstopping in Livelihoods and Economic Development related issues, relationship-building and new concept development.

Job Specification

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Master’s degree in Agriculture Science or Development Studies or relevant discipline with minimum two years of working experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Science or Development Studies or relevant discipline with five years of working experience in ‘Livelihoods’ promotion and Economic Development;
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of current livelihoods issues in Nepal;
  • Experience in networking, advocacy and partnership working with the community, local government, service providers and financial institutions is strongly desirable;
  • Strong experience of project management including planning, budgeting, monitoring, reporting and developing proposals;
  • Experience in project assessment, design, implementation, and monitoring processes;
  • Familiar with up-to-date poverty eradication strategies, policies and development practices in Nepal and outside;
  • Cross-cultural work experience preferred;
  • Excellent communication skills both in Nepali and English. Written English must be of an excellent standard.
  • Salaries and benefits will be according to UMN policy.

Apply Instructions

All interested individuals who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply for this position. The Job Description and Application Form can be downloaded from our website: www.umn.org.np/vacancy
Completed application forms should be sent by e-mail to nepali.recruit@umn.org.np by 4:00 pm on Monday, 28 December 2020. Short-listed candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment process.

Only women candidates will be considered. We especially encourage the applications from marginalized groups. 

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Industry Type NGO / INGO / Social Work
Location PO Box 126 Kathmandu, Nepal
Organization Size 1-10
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