Country: Nepal
Closing date: 30 Mar 2016
Contract: One Year Fixed Term
Ref: SPM-N/IPD- As/0316
Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits package
Location: Nepal
We are currently recruiting a Senior Programme Manager to be based in Nepal. The job holder will provide leadership and expertise to the programme. S/he will liaise and work closely with Islamic Relief’s partners in country and ensure the programme meets Islamic Relief’s quality standards. The job holder will provide timely and high quality proposals and reports to donors and ensure the development and utilisation of best practice for technical interventions.
The Senior Programme Manager will make key decisions in relation to the programme implementation and offer solutions to problems that arise. S/he will assist the team to develop, finalise and closely monitor the programme budget. The post holder will lead the continual development, review, and implementation of preparedness and contingency planning in the country in close liaison with IRW’s international program team.
The successful candidate must have substantial experience of working with INGOs in developing countries and a university degree or its equivalent in management, social science, international development, public administration or a related field. The candidate will be familiar with the Core Humanitarian Standards, Sphere Standards, Do no harm policy and Red-Cross/Red-Crescent Code of Conduct etc. Excellent English, written and spoken is essential. Knowledge of the local language is desirable. The successful candidate should possess good organisational skills and a practical knowledge of support service management. The post holder must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
*DUE TO VISA RESTRICTIONS IN THE COUNTRY WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT CANDIDATES WHO ARE INDIAN/NEPALI NATIONALS
Closing date: 30th March 2016
If you agree with IRW values together with our policy standards on anti-bribery, child protection and our code of conduct, then you would be an ideal candidate for Islamic Relief, who promotes equality and meritocracy. IRW will carry out screening checks and will check references on your behalf
Applicants should be sympathetic to the principles of Islamic Relief. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Islamic Relief operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community
How to apply:
If you are reliable, service minded, discreet, dedicated and a highly motivated professional with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application pack from our website http://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-**us** and forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.org on or before the closing date.