AWO International was founded in 1998 as a professional association for development cooperation and humanitarian action within the framework of the German welfare organization “Arbeiterwohlfahrt” (AWO, literally: Workers’ Welfare). In cooperation with local partner orga ... nizations, AWO International is committed to support marginalized and disadvantaged groups of society to sustainably improve their living conditions. In crisis situations, AWO International, also in cooperation with local non-governmental organizations, quickly provides humanitarian aid to the affected population and supports the rehabilitation and reconstruction process. Also in Germany, AWO International aims at promoting the topics of solidarity, justice, the effects of globalization and fair trade among the population. In the scope of the project “Global Learning”, we offer educational events in order to raise public awareness about global interrelations and dependencies, as well as inform about challenges and chances of globalization. Since 2007, AWO International has been promoting the idea of fair trade and offers own fairly traded and ecologically produced products.
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Job summary
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No. of Vacancy
: 1 -
Job Type
: Full Time -
Offered Salary
: Negotiable -
Gender
: Both -
Career Level
: Senior Level -
Experience
: 5 Years -
Apply Before
: 2019-12-31 Closed
Job Description:
Job Location: Country Office Kathmandu, Nepal with frequent field trips
Portfolio Development Work & Humanitarian and Recovery Aid
Reporting To: Head Representative
Functional Relationships
The Head of Programme (HoP) reports to the Head Representative (HR). The position serves on the Senior Management Team level of the Country Office. Under the supervision of the HR, the HoP tasks include portfolio development in AWOs strategic areas, monitoring and evaluation as well as fundraising.
Overall Responsibilities
- Coordinate the multi annual country programme and strategy development in close coordination with the HR
- Responsible for quality assurance and ensuring compliance with AWOs quality standards and donor regulations
- Plan and develop new projects / programmes ensuring feasibility, sustainability and exit strategies and lead write-up of concept notes and donor proposals in close coordination with the HR, programme/finance team and partners
- Ensure the development and implementation of MEAL standards in the country programme, further develop the MEAL system and support AWOs partner organisations in MEAL related tasks
- Ensure timely reporting of the partner organisations to the Country Office as well as timely submission of proposals and reports to AWO Head Quarter
- Coordinates closely with the finance department in all relevant programmatic / financial areas
- Further develop partnership cooperation and ensure active collaboration with and capacity building of AWOs partner organizations
- Supervise and capacitate programme staff on project cycle management, MEAL and fundraising
- Represent AWOs vis-à-vis other national, international, governmental and non-governmental bodies as well as relief and development organisations and participate in coordination committees with other relevant organisations in agreement and coordination with HR
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong technical expertise in safe migration, human trafficking (TIP), food and nutrition security, climate change, disaster risk reduction, humanitarian aid, etc.
- Sound experience in project cycle management, MEAL and programme coordination
- Exceptional analytical and writing skills in English and Nepali; German would be an asset
- Excellent coordination and facilitation skills
- A high level of mental and physical resilience and readiness to travel
Education + Experience:
- A postgraduate degree in international relations and / or development & humanitarian aid
- A minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in a similar position with an INGO; regional experience is an asset
Apply Instruction:
We look forward to receiving your application and would ask you to send a cover letter and resume to mail@awo-southasia.org by December 31st 2019 at the latest.