Program Codinator

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Nepal, a development and humanitarian INGO, invites application from suitable Nepalese candidates for the position of Program Coordinator (Grade 13) for its Country Office, based in Kathmandu. The incumbent will work under the supervision of Country Representative and will perform the following main duties:

• Lead the implementation of projects and programs as per the Country Strategy.
• Develop new project proposals and support the development of new results-based programs and projects.
• Coordinate to formulate and further develop organizational policies, procedures and systems as required.
• Get actively involved in building strengths in project and program implementation as per the country strategy and thematic priorities.
• Supervise the activities of Project Coordinators and Project Managers and extend adequate support to the implementing Partners for successful implementation of projects and programs.
• Extend professional support for further development of research, monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems.
• Liaison with local and national government for planning and effective implementation of program
• Prepare monitoring and other specific reports for timely submission to support partners.
• Carry out extensive field visits to project areas on a regular basis.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Master's degree in development or related field with 10-15 years of relevant work experience with incremental responsibilities at senior management level.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

■ Conversant in strategic management, project planning, project monitoring, policy formulation, proposal development, resource mobilization/fund raising and report writing.
■ Sensitivity on conflict, gender and social exclusion.
■ Good knowledge of financial management.
■ Training and presentation skills.
■ Analytical and problem solving skills.
■ Result oriented, excellent team player and decision making skills.
■ Excellent communication skill both in English and Nepali
■ Very good computer skills.


The interested candidates are encouraged to send their application with updated curriculum vitae, a passport size photograph and a Letter of Interest indicating how their profiles and experiences match to the position as specified above by 27th February, 2009 to:

HRD Manager,
LWF Nepal,
PO Box 3330,
Kathmandu, Nepal

Preference will be given to competent Women, Dalits and people from marginalized communities. Only those short listed for selection process will be notified. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Note: Published in the Kantipur Daily Newspaper
Date: 12/02/2009