Aasaman Nepal (ASN) ‘A pioneer organization for education and nutrition’, is one of the leading Terai based NGOs led and managed by social activists since its establishment in Dhanusha, Janakpur in 1999. ASN has been engaged in developing and implementing programs aimed at protection, promotion and fulfillment of child rights in Nepal. Currently ASN has been working in 10 districts under 6 Thematic Areas as: Education/Child Protection, Women Empowerment, Livelihood/ Natural Resource Management, Disaster Risk Reduction, Health/ Nutrition and Good Governance.

ASN is implementing the governance project “Promoting Citizen Empowerment and Inclusive Democracy in Province 2” Supported by the European Union and invites applications from dedicated and qualified Nepali citizens for the following post based in Province 2. 

1.  Position: Project Manager (Governance) - 1 No. 

Duty Station: Province 2- Janakpur based

Responsibilities

Program development & implementation

Develop, document and organize information for effective development and implementation of program.

• Review and evaluate other projects documentation including yearly and quarterly work plans, communication, materials, budget, preparation for meetings and other written materials as directed.
• Ensure all the projects are carried out effectively and efficiently on timely manner.
• Providing strategic direction  for the project and its proper implementation

​Documentation, materials development and advocacy

• Prepare training materials and manage training of program according to schedule including adaptation of guideline and curriculum.
• Prepare and collect the reference materials for policy advocacy at different levels (policy making and stakeholder level)
• Follow up the good practices of organization and of projects for institutional learning and value addition.
• Develop publications and training materials related to governance and provide recommendations to local level government as well as to national level policy makers.
• Handling the resources and material required for the completion of projects.
• Managing all the files and folders required for the effective functioning of projects and programs.

​Coordination, linkages and networking

• Effective delivery of the program by establishing and promoting better synchronization and linkages with donors and district partners of the program team.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders, local government, province government, NGO’s and partners.

​Capacity building and monitoring

• Plan for regular visit to support the staffs and M&E of the program.
• Guiding the staff for the proper implementation of project Output for intended Impact.
• Ensure better management of financial resources for efficient delivery of the project activities.
• Systematic monitoring and evaluation of the program.

​Planning and reporting

• Responsible for program planning, follow up action, program audit, and donors field visit.
• Preparation of program reports (monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports) in coordination with concerned office staff and stakeholders by facilitating the timely submission as required.

​Technical Support to Finance/Administration Department

• Scrutinize the financial and accounting documents (Bills, receipts, vouchers and supporting documents) for ensuring well managed financial system (taking donors agreement into consideration without undermining organizational system)
• Ensuring the purchases and expenses are made in accordance with the financial, procurement and other relevant provisions of ASN.
• Provide technical support to administration department

Competencies Required:

• Experiences of implementing governance related projects
• Minimum of 2 years working experience covering the significant aspects of the job preferably with NGO Experience 
• Good communication and staff management skills

• Minimum of Master’s Degree in Social Science