Program and Business Development Officer

Vacancy Announcement

Position: Program and Business Development Officer-2 

Organization: Vijaya Development Resource Center (VDRC-Nepal) 

Location: One-Kathmandu office based with frequent travels to field and central office Gaindakot municipality-08 (Nawalpur) and another is central office based position

Application Deadline: 4 August 2024 

Overview:

Vijaya Development Resource Center (VDRC-Nepal) is a leading organization committed to promoting sustainable community development in Nepal. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program and Business Development Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with program reporting, leading project design and proposal development, supporting fundraising initiatives, managing relations with development partners, and undertaking knowledge management within the Center. The VDRC focuses on several key thematic areas to address challenges and enhance community well-being.

Major working areas of VDRC are: Sustainable Livelihoods, Nutrition, Public Health, Institutional Development, Climate Change, Social Dialogue and Advocacy, Good Governance, Research and Third Party Monitoring

Key Responsibilities:

1. Reporting Compliance:

• Organize and lead internal meetings to prepare comprehensive program plans and progress reports.
• Conduct field visits to monitor program activities and ensure quality assurance.
• Compile and analyze performance data to prepare detailed periodic reports for donor submission.

2. Proposal Development:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of political, social, economic, environmental, and technological trends to inform and shape program activities.
• Identify and pursue new program and partnership development opportunities.
• Develop and prepare high-quality program/project concept notes and proposals.

3. Relations with the development partners:

• Maintain effective communications and foster positive relationships with development partners and government agencies.
• Ensure program activities are conducted in full compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present project updates, impact reports, and success stories to donors and partners.

4. Knowledge Management:

• Develop and prepare promotional materials to enhance the organization’s visibility.
• Contribute to the publication of newsletters and the annual report.
• Regularly update the official website and optimize the use of social media platforms.
• Document and share best practices, lessons learned, and success stories across the organization.

5. Program Coordination:

• Act as the program focal person for assigned partnership programs, ensuring effective coordination and communication.
• Support the implementation of program activities in collaboration with core and partnership program coordinators.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in the relevant fields (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in program and business development, and fund raising.
• Proven track record in project development, proposal development and donor relations.
• Demonstrated prior work experience in the areas such as Nutrition, Public Health, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction, Event Management and MEAL
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV( at least 2 references and mobile numbers and email IDs compulsory), a cover letter with expected salary, and any relevant work samples to vdrc@vdrc.org.np by 4 August 2024. Please include “Application for Program and Business Development Officer” in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection processes.

Vijaya Development Resource Center (VDRC-Nepal) is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals.