Director- Program : National Office Published 2176 days ago

SOS CHILDREN'S VILLAGES, NEPAL

• Location:Bhaktapur
• Number Required:1
• Organization Type:NGOs / INGOs
• Vacancy Type:Full Time Job
• Source:Kantipur
• Job Location:Bhaktapur
• Function/Department:Admin / Secretarial

SPECIFICATION:

• Education:Master's Degree
• Experience:6 years
• Skill:Communication Skill, Computer Skills, Decision Making, English Language, Professional License, Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION:

Director- Program (1): National Office. Sanothimi

Position Purpose (Mission): The Head of Programme (as head of the function at the national level) ensures that strategic initiatives and execution of programmes are aligned with the policies of the organization and that they are running effectively and efficiently.

Key Performance Areas and Main Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the organisation is well represented at all forums concerning the rights of our target group children and young people.
• Establishes a strong monitoring and evaluation system across programmes.
• Ensures a balanced programme on dimensions of Care. Education and Health, through direct services, capacity building and advocacy with the aim of moving towards a loving home and family for every child in our target group at identified locations.
• Facilitates knowledge sharing leading to capacity building of care-givers and co-workers.
• Develops network with external partners for engagements in mutually beneficial programme support activities. Qualification & Experience:
• Masters’ Degree in any discipline (preferably in Sociology or Development Studies).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the organizations working for children and young people, vulnerable families and communities.
• Commitment to youth development and ability to relate to challenges and issues faced by youths.
• Experience in Networking, Proposal Development, Partnership Development and Advocacy with the Government and other stakeholders.

Minimum Qualification & Experience:

• Master’s degree in any discipline (preferably in Organizational Leadership and Management background).
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in the leadership and/or management position.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Program coordination experience, budgetary skills and accounting experience Essential Values, Behaviors and Skills for the both positions:
• Holds high level of integrity and honesty, is confident and self-motivated.
• Strong leadership, team- oriented and high interpersonal skills, proficiency in computer application including use of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English & Nepali language.
• Willingness to travel as and when required.

Salary: Negotiable

Candidates meeting the above mentioned criteria are requested to apply with following mentioned documents by 17:00 hrs, 19^th June 2018, (5^th Ashar, 2075) to the address given below:

• Application with detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of academic certificates & citizenship certificate and recent passport size photo.
• Essay on Managing child based non-profit organizations in Nepal: Issues, challenges and opportunities’

for the position of Director-Program (300 words).

• Essay on Schools for Equity and Social Justice: Ensuring quality and financial self-sufficiency’ for the position of National Education Coordinator (300 words).