Location: Chunadevi, Kathmandu, Nepal (Majority of time outside office)

Length of contract: Till the end of 2018 (probability of extension) with two months’ probation period

Salary: As per IsraAID Salary Grade

Reports to: Country Director, Nepal

Duties and responsibilities:

Project Support Management

• Responsible for the proper and timely analysis of the humanitarian situation in South Asian Countries, the identifications of uncovered needs, the launching of in-depth assessments and the redaction of strategic positioning and project proposal.
• Alert the Country Director in cases where there is a delay associated with a programme and suggests changes which could be made (in terms of activities, operation area, budget, schedule by which the programme is carried out, etc.)
• Manage and guide the various activities in Humanitarian crisis situations within South Asia or in a particular country as per the situational needs.
• Monitor needs and suggest new operations and development tracks for the various missions within South Asia or might be of a particular country as per the situational needs.
• Submit accurate and timely internal reports as required by the field management and HQ and contribute on request to external reports.
• Provide on-going support, monitoring and evaluation to existing projects, coordinate programme reviews, evaluations, and follow up on the implementation of evaluation findings.
• Ensure that all internal financial controls are in place and that IsraAID and donor guidelines are followed.
• Responsible for all the government protocols, approvals and necessary liaison processes as deemed essential during the project implementation or travelling in various humanitarian crisis situation.

Administration and Staff Management

• Responsible in fine of all logistics, administrative and financial elements at the field level
• Coordinate the local staff working in country or working under the local implementing partners and ensure that the programmes implemented on the mission are properly carried out
• Together with country director, manage all local staff in the country assigned to, including needs identification, recruitment, etc
• With the direct support from the Country Director and HQ, ensure that logistical and administrative practices used by the team in-country respect IsraAID’s procedure and templates

Communication

• Represent the organization in its relationships with partners, donors, the media and different authorities according to the extent guided by the country Director and HQ.
• Coordinate both with the Country Director and with the relevant personnel at HQ.
• Attend all relevant humanitarian platforms at both central and local level and interact consistently with relevant external stakeholders for the collection of information regarding the humanitarian situation.
• Maintain a transparent and supportive communication structure with colleagues and staff of local implementing partners to ensure they are kept informed of support related activities and requirements.

Safety and Security

• Responsible for the safety & security of staff and resources within the country
• Keep him/herself informed of changes in the humanitarian and political context of the country and the region, and update accordingly

This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary

Working Conditions:

• Majority of this position is field-based and working and living conditions may be very different to that previously experienced.

Experience/Competencies:

• Minimum 3 years of humanitarian experience in project coordination.
• Experience working in a Humanitarian crisis response and management, preferable in a lead role.
• Experience in Asia/Emergency Context.
• Practical experience in program design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation, in line with the needs and challenges of donor/Client and contract management and the implications for programme management.
• Excellent safety and security management and analysis skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to be patient with bureaucracy and to plan and function in settings of constant uncertainty.
• Able to oversee multiple tasks, prioritising and delegating as required.
• Ability to work in stressful settings and in unstable circumstances
• Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-starter.
• Proven ability and experience in working independently in a changing and uncertain environment.
• Availability to start the job from June 2018.

Qualification:

• Master’s degree in relevant subject or equivalent professional/technical qualification from recognized University.(Subject to previous experience Bachelor’s degree with required experience  and competencies may apply)
• Excellent Writing and communication skills in English. Additional skills of other Asian language is preferable
• Strong computer skills on windows package, Data management and analysis

Application process:

• Before you apply, please ensure you are fully aware of the:
• Above mentioned TOR and Working conditions
• Competencies and qualification required for this post

APPLYING PROCEDURE:

• Updated CVs and a Cover Letter (explaining why the participant would be suitable for the position described above) should be forwarded by email to [email protected] 
• At least two work-related references should be provided with the contact information.
• The Subject of Email shall be Application for Program Coordinator – South Asia.
• Application must be send by June 06, 2018 before 17:00 Hrs. Application sent after the deadline will not be accepted. 
  

“Qualified candidates from minorities, indigenous groups, women and differently abled people are highly encouraged to apply”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Telephone calls will not be entertained.

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