United Mission to Nepal (UMN) Job Vacancy for Project Manager:
United Mission to Nepal (UMN) is an international development organisation that aims to enable the poorest people living in poverty to transform their lives, leading them towards the fullness of life. As we serve the people of Nepal, multicultural teams of Nepali and volunteer expatriate staff work alongside local organisations in 6 districts, building partnerships that lead to healthy, dignified, and empowered individuals and transformed communities.
1. Position: Project Manager - Livelihoods (Woman only)
No. of position: 1
Location: Bajhang
The main purpose of this position is to take overall management of the "SRI JANA- Youth Employability" livelihoods project and to contribute to the implementation of UMN's Cluster strategy, technical backstopping in Livelihoods and Economic Development related issues, relationship-building and new concept development.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Master's degree in Agriculture Science or Development Studies or relevant discipline with minimum of two years of working experience OR Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Science or Development Studies or relevant discipline with five years of working experience in 'Livelihoods' promotion and Economic Development;
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of current livelihoods issues in Nepal;
- Experience in networking, advocacy, and partnership working with the community, local government, service providers, and financial institutions is strongly desirable;
- Strong experience in project management including planning, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, and developing proposals;
- Experience in project assessment, design, implementation, and monitoring processes;
- Familiar with up-to-date poverty eradication strategies, policies, and development practices in Nepal and outside;
- Cross-cultural work experience preferred;
- Excellent communication skills both in Nepali and English. Written English must be of an excellent standard.
Salaries and benefits will be according to UMN policy.
All interested individuals who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply for this position. The Job Description and Application Form can be downloaded from our website: www.umn.org.np/vacancy
Completed application forms should be sent by e-mail to [email protected] by 4:00 pm on Monday, 28 December 2020. Short-listed candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment process.
Only women candidates will be considered.
We especially encourage applications from marginalised groups.
