Senior Regional Program Manager, Nepal

Position Title	Senior Regional Program Manager, Nepal (Local Candidates Only)
Requisition Number	14-0112
Post Date	9/5/2014
City	Nepalgunj
Description	Application Instructions: Please submit a cover letter and CV to PactNepalRecruit@pactworld.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Overview: Pact, a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, is implementing a USAID-funded project, Sajhedari Bikaas, aimed at empowering local communities to direct their own development in the Mid and Far West Regions of Nepal. Pact is looking for a highly competent Nepali citizen to fill the following position: Senior Regional Program Manager (SRPM) The Senior Regional Program Manager will have primary responsibility for guiding and supervising program specialists, overseeing implementing partners (IPs), and providing technical coordination of project implementation within target districts in the Mid-West and Far-West Regions of Nepal. The Senior Regional Program Manager reports to the Deputy Chief of Party and will be based in Nepalgunj. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: • Facilitates and monitors the attainment of programmatic goal and objectives • Provides support and guidance to line managers and the implementing partners to evaluate, plan, and implement local projects • Works with local government units and communities to identify priority areas and quick-win strategies Minimum Qualifications: • Master’s degree or higher in social science or equivalent in relevant field • A minimum of 8 years of experience working/managing grants to NGOs • Relevant fields include local governance, conflict mitigation, participatory community program design and implementation, women’s empowerment, and micro-finance • Program experience in implementing USAID programs or similar programs with other international donors • English fluency, both in written and verbal Women and persons from marginalized and disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Apply now