Programme Coordinator

Terms of Reference

Position: Programme Coordinator 

Location: Kathmandu 

Deadline: 26 December 2024

Association of Community Radio Broadcasters Nepal (ACORAB) is an umbrella organization of more than 350 community radio broadcasters of Nepal. ACORAB has been carrying out a range of activities to strengthen role of community radios as fundamental and professionally sound means of ensuring right to information, freedom of expression, development and social transformation.

We are currently in urgent need of a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as a Programme Coordinator. This role will be instrumental in steering and managing our ambitious programmes focused on fostering second-generation reforms within the community radio sector. The primary goal is to enhance the adaptability and resilience of community radio broadcasters, particularly in light of the ongoing disruptions within the media landscape.

Responsibilities

The Programme Coordinator will be responsible for the overall management of the multi-donor funded projects by providing the leadership role in planning, implementation, monitoring, coordination, documentation and reporting. Additionally, the Coordinator will manage operational partnerships, conduct rigorous risk analysis, and contribute innovative solutions to optimize programme effectiveness.

• Lead the development and implementation of annual work plans and project-specific plans in alignment with Strategy 2030.
• Overall programme management within agreed timeframes, budgets, and quality standards, ensuring that programme plans and implementation are on track to achieve the targets and outcomes of the programme.
• Strategize for the innovative solutions and future expansion of programmes to define future course of action of community radios in Nepal, considering evolving programme trends, and emerging opportunities in the media landscape.
• Evaluate and articulate the capacity of community radios, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing appropriate strengthening interventions.
• Contribute on proposal development process that incorporate innovative approaches.
• Proactively identify and address operational challenges, proposing necessary adaptations to budgets, scope, or timelines for enhanced impact.
• Effectively manage operational partnerships to maximize programme efficiency and impact, leveraging collaborative opportunities.
• Prepare M&E framework to contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities, adapting methodologies for improved programme effectiveness.
• Develop a communication strategy, and outreach materials, leveraging emerging communication channels and platforms.
• Ensure timely submission of technical and financial reports in compliance with organizational and donor requirements.

Qualifications and experience

• A Master's degree in management, development, communication, social science, or a related field. At least 1 year of experience in media development or project management (post-graduate). A minimum of 4 years of experience in media development or project development/management(post-undergraduate).
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and partnership-building abilities.
• Familiarity with community radio and media development, as well as being digitally savvy, would be advantageous.
• Capable of working autonomously and effectively managing time, even when faced with competing deadlines.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in both written and spoken Nepali.
• A passion for social development, media empowerment, and improving access to information for underserved communities.
• A proactive, results-oriented mindset, with the ability to adapt strategies to evolving project requirements and external conditions

Application process

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter explaining their suitability for the position to acorabvacancy@gmail.com by 30th November 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection processes.