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Programme Manager - Nepal

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Saferworld
Location: Kathmandu
Last Date: September 13, 2010
Email: recruitment@saferworld.org.uk (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

 

Programme Manager - Nepal
Based in Kathmandu

Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security. It works with a broad range of stakeholders to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development and through supporting the actions of others. Established in 1989, we work in Africa, Asia and Europe. The Asia programme has programmes in Bangladesh, China, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

The Nepal Programme Manager is a key role. Saferworld is looking for someone who can lead the country team, and ensure the development and implementation of Saferworld’s programme to reform and develop the security and justice sector and enhance community security in Nepal. The Programme Manager will have excellent knowledge of Saferworld’s key issues combined with excellent management skills and understanding of the Nepali context.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years relevant experience in a policy, advocacy or programme management position, together with a good overview of peace and security issues in Nepal, Experience of working in Nepal is preferable. A Masters degree in international relations, or a relevant political or social science discipline is also required. For a job description please visit http://www.saferworld.org.uk/smartweb/about/jobs

To apply please email CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the selection criteria to Marie Aziz at recruitment@saferworld.org.uk (please use subject heading: Ref: PMNP). A competitive NGO salary will be offered dependent on experience.

Deadline for applications: 13th September 2010.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


JOB DESCRIPTION
 

TITLE: Programme Manager - Nepal
 

LOCATION: Kathmandu, Nepal
 

PURPOSE: To manage the implementation of Saferworld’s work to prevent and reduce violent conflict in Nepal
 

REPORTING TO: Head of Asia Programme
 

LINE MANAGE: Two Project Officers
 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Team Leaders Asia, Administrator/Finance Officer Nepal, Head of Operations UK, Policy & Advocacy and Funding & Communications teams

Background
Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security. It works with governments, international organisations and civil society to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development and through supporting the actions of others. Established in 1989, we work in Africa, Asia and Europe.


The Asia programme seeks to promote conflict prevention and cooperative security building and has significant programmes in Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. In addition, Saferworld is developing a programme focusing on arms control and security issues in China and also supports civil society in Pakistan. The Programme Manager will manage Saferworld’s Nepal programme, which was established in 2007. It focuses mostly on supporting broad-based local ownership and understanding of security policy issues among a broad range of stakeholders in Nepal. It is also working to promote conflict sensitive development as well as contributing to community-based policing and community security. The team based in Kathmandu consists of two Project Officers, one Administrator/Finance Officer and one Conflict & Security Adviser on secondment.


The Programme Manager will work in close cooperation with partners, in order to support the development and implementation of Saferworld’s programme to reform and develop the security and justice sector and enhance community security in Nepal. The geographic focus will be on all of Nepal, with some engagement on regional and cross-border issues such as small arms trafficking. The position will be based in Saferworld’s office in Kathmandu. The Programme Manager will have day-to-day responsibility for managing this office, working closely with the Administrator /Finance Officer.


ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic planning and programme development
With the Head of Asia and country team members:
• Develop and implement Saferworld’s Nepal country strategy, in coordination with country team members
• Develop new projects and identify new and emerging opportunities, in coordination with team members
• Identify and develop relationships, ensuring regular engagement, with key strategic partners in government, security service providers, civil society, media and the international community in Nepal
• Work with Saferworld staff in the Asia programme and other programmes to ensure effective integration of cross-cutting thematic issues (such as conflict sensitivity, international arms transfer controls and police reform) and functions (such as capacity building, advocacy, fundraising and communications)

Project design and coordination
• Manage and implement he Nepal programme on a daily basis with support and input from country team members and partners
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of the programme, including through input on methodologies, indicators and processes
• Lead on increasing awareness and developing systematic approaches to conflict sensitivity across the Nepal programme and within the team
• Lead in the production and delivery of project reports, and oversee the management of Nepal programme information generally, such as activity reports and web site postings

Policy research and advocacy
With programme team members and in co-operation with partner organisations:
• Manage and implement the Nepal programme research projects and contribute to the organisation and implementation of seminars, workshops and roundtables in Nepal and possibly elsewhere
• Manage the development and implementation of Saferworld’s advocacy strategies targeting decision-makers and opinion-shapers in Nepal and amongst the wider international community
• Lead in the identification of and facilitate opportunities for policy dialogue and problem-solving on key issues amongst a range of decision-makers and opinion-shapers in Nepal and with the international community
• Undertake representation and act as a Saferworld spokesperson for the Programme when appropriate

Organisational and people management
• Line management of two Project Officers. Task management of Adviser and Administrator/Finance Officer.
• With the Head of Asia, Head of Operations and the Administrator ensure the development of the Nepal security plan for managing risks to Saferworld’s in country programme and staff, and updating of country security and risk assessments. Act as Security Focal Point for Nepal in line with Saferworld’s security policy.
• Manage consultancy contracts when commissioned by the programme, as needed
• Manage and support Saferworld partnerships

Funding and financial management
• In conjunction with the programme Head and Operations team to develop programme budgets and cash-flows in line with Saferworld’s organisational processes
• Manage and monitor overall expenditure on the Nepal programme, including authorisation of payments, and monthly fund projections to Head Office, in conjunction with the Finance Officer
• Manage the timely delivery of high-quality reports narrative reports for donors
• Identify new funding opportunities and develop a medium term funding strategy for the Nepal programme, with programme Head and Funding Team Leader

PERSON SPECIFICATION
• A Master’s Degree in international relations, peace and conflict studies, development studies or a relevant political or social science discipline (or equivalent professional experience)
• Management experience, including of staff, fundraising and office, and financial control, preferably in a non-governmental setting
• A good understanding of the Nepali context and a good overview of conflict, peace and security issues in the South Asia region, preferably with some experience of working in Nepal or elsewhere in the South Asia region
• A minimum of three years relevant experience in a policy, advocacy or project management post working with governments and/or non-governmental organisations
• An excellent knowledge of the discourse on security and security sector development, community safety, human rights, conflict prevention and/or arms control
• Solid understanding and experience of civil society engagement, networking and capacity building
• Solid understanding and experience in engaging with governments, and building government capacity
• Fluency in English (written and spoken), knowledge of a Nepali language would be beneficial
• Ability to work with team members and others based in other countries and time zones
• Ability to work on his/her own, with demonstrated team building and organisational skills
• Facilitation or training skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a non-partisan manner appreciating cultural and ethnic diversity;
• Strong analysis and strategy development skills
• Ability to undertake travel (up to 3 months each year) within Nepal and elsewhere (within South Asia and elsewhere)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 

Location: The position is based in Kathmandu, Nepal
 

Probation: There will be a probationary period of three months
 

Salary: To be determined according to current market rates and the candidate's skills and experience + 6% pension contribution after 6 months service
 

Holidays: There are 25 days holiday a year (Jan-Dec) in addition to relevant public holidays
 

Hours: Standard working week is 37.5 hours a week. However, the demands of the job are likely to be such that a willingness to work longer hours, as required, will be necessary
 

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply please email full CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the selection criteria, as well as salary expectations, to Marie Aziz at recruitment@saferworld.org.uk (please use subject heading: Ref. PMNP).

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

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