Programme Manager (Female)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Beyond Beijing Committee (BBC) Nepal is looking for competent and qualified candidate:

Purpose: Provide strategic leadership, ensure effective programme implementation, and uphold organisational values while fostering innovation, collaboration, and accountability in line with BBC Nepal's mission and strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities

Overall Leadership

• Provide strategic direction for programme/project planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning (PMEL) with a feminist, and human rights-based approach.
• Lead the development and execution of innovative programmes that align with the organisation’s mission and strategic plan.
• Ensure compliance with organisational reuglations, policies, development partners requirements, and quality standards.
• Cultivate a collaborative and motivated work environment to attract, retain, and empower diverse talents.

Programme Development and Resource Mobilisation

• Lead the conceptualisation and design of new projects, fostering partnerships for resource generation.
• Establish the relationship with Government, Development Partners organisations and related agencies. 
• Strengthen programme sustainability by developing funding proposals and diversifying resource streams.
• Ensure timely submission of detailed programme proposals, periodic progress reports, and annual reports to development partners.

Operational Management

• Implement strategic plans, operationalise decisions of the Executive Committee, and ensure efficient resource utilisation.
• Provide leadership in the supervision, and appraisal of staff, promoting professional growth.
• Oversee programme/project related financial management, ensuring budget adherence, cost-effectiveness, and fiscal accountability.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain effective communication with funding agencies, government bodies, and other stakeholders.
• Represent BBC Nepal at local, national and international forums, enhancing its visibility and professional networks.
• Coordinate and collaborate with provincial committees and partner organisations for capacity building and advocacy efforts.

Specific Responsibilities

Organisational Development

• Supervise programme/project teams in designing, planning, and implementing annual work plans and strategic initiatives.
• Strengthen organisational capacity by fostering cross-team collaboration and innovation.

Programme Management

• Develop detailed action plans and oversee their implementation, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate programme/project outcomes, document learnings, and integrate findings for improved practices.
• Provide technical expertise to ensure programme/project excellence, from planning to execution.

Financial Management

• Support the development and management of budgets, forecasting, and spending projections.
• Uphold financial discipline in line with BBC Nepal’s Finance Management and Administrative Regulations (FMAR).
• Ensure accountability in resource utilisation and reporting.

Networking and Communication

• Foster partnerships with government, UN agencies, and national/international organisations.
• Advocate for BBC Nepal's mission through participation in relevant meetings and forums.
• Develop and maintain professional communication with development partners and stakeholders.

Human Resource Development

• Facilitate training and capacity-building initiatives for staff to enhance their technical and managerial skills.
• Create an inclusive and empowering work environment to support staff retention and career growth.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Master’s degree in human rights, gender studies, management and/or women studies
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in a management role.
• Proven mangerial and leadership experience in programme management, preferably in feminist or rights-based organisations.
• Strong understanding of gender equality, social justice, human rights frameworks and theory of change.
• Excellent communication, networking, and advocacy skills.
• Financial acumen with the ability to oversee complex budgets and donor relations.
• Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork, build capacity, and manage diverse teams.

Our criteria are as follows:

• Only woman candidates are requested to apply.
• Age limit: under 40 years
• Preference candidate from marginalized communities
• Driver’s license preferred
• Commitment to women's empowerment, leadership development, and women's movement building
• Salary and benefits as per organisational regulations.

TO APPLY

We request to submit an electronic copy of updated CV, Passport Size Photo, Copy of Citizenship along with a cover letter to vacancy.beyondbeijing@gmail.com no later than 19th December 2024.

Telephone enquiries will not be entertained. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for further screening process.

BBC Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all applications. BBC Nepal is an equal opportunity feminist human rights employer. We promote workforce diversity and encourage women candidates of diverse socially excluded backgrounds to apply.