Project Coordinator

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

20th March, 2025

Sindhuli Integrated Development Services Nepal (SIDS/Nepal) is a national, non-profit making, non-political and secular organization. It was registered in 1994 with District Administration Office, Sindhuli under Organization Registration Act 2034 B.S. Sindhuli Integrated Development Services (SIDS) Nepal is a non-governmental organization based in Sindhuli, Nepal, dedicated to the holistic development of the Sindhuli district. SIDS focuses on various initiatives aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of the local communities. These initiatives include agriculture and livestock development, education and literacy programs, health and sanitation projects, and women's empowerment activities. By integrating these diverse areas, SIDS strives to enhance livelihoods, promote sustainable development, and foster community resilience.   

SIDS Nepal is implementing Milky Way: Transforming Dairy Sector in Nepal in partnership with Heifer International Nepal. For this, the organization is seeking highly motivated, competent, and dedicated applicant for the position of the Project Coordinator.

DETAILS / REQUIREMENTS:

Position: Project Coordinator

Application Deadline:  27th March, 2025

Duty Station: Kamalamai Municipality, Sindhuli

Salary and Benefits: As per the organization's norms commensurate with the project agreement

Position Description: Project Coordinator will lead the Milky Way project with a cohesive integration among various stakeholders. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating project activities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, donors and other stakeholders, and driving the project towards its goals. This role serves as the focal point for communication and coordination, ensuring that all project elements align with the overarching goals of the Milky Way Project. 

This position is expected to have agile leadership to manage multiple priorities, adapting to change and incorporate learning in the project and managerial scope. The incumbent is expected to maintain a good coordination and collaboration with internal and relevant external stakeholders to effectively manage project. Along with this, there should be strong focus on project sustainability efforts as envisioned by the given projects and project. 

This position is expected to maintain a strong professionalism and role modeling for the team and others to demonstrate integrity, accountability, passion, commitment and strong team spirit and should be able to work independently and interdependently managing every kind of situation and contexts. The major responsibilities with relevant key capabilities stated below are envisioned to be able to lead the organization meeting the expected deliverables confidently.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science/ Agriculture/ Management, or a related field. With minimum 3 years of Work Experience as a project/program lead. 
• Fluency in English and Nepali (written and spoken). 
• Proficiency in computer applications (MS Office, Google Suite, and other productivity tools).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

(Note: Candidate with the 2-wheeler license will be an advantage)

Major Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive operational calendar highlighting key milestones and financial projections, ensure the project plans are executed on time with quality.
• Ability to integrate multiple projects and cross-cutting themes to contribute to strategic objectives and The Milky Way Project Outcomes.
• Identifying potential risks, developing mitigation strategies and effective risk management in place
• Guide the team in achieving community empowerment and promote sustainability drivers with key focus on Dairy Sub-sector 
• Prepare quality reporting to share with different stakeholders as per the requirements and needs
• A strong financial and supply chain management leadership to manage project effectively and stewardship principles are adhered well
• Integrated workforce management to be more strategic and effective in delivering results
• Conduct periodic review and reflection to accommodate failures and successes appropriately.
• Lead the team to manage the provided resources with efficient and responsible manner
• Conduct periodic staff performance appraisals against the set performance objectives contributing to project deliverables with proper performance management system in place
• Demonstrate strong leadership to coach, mentor and guide the Cooperative, SHGs and team in delivering their plan/tasks
• Conduct regular capacity assessment of project team and provide needful support to demonstrate better leadership 
• Promote agile and strategic leadership to manage challenges, pressing priorities and multiple stakeholders’ requirements in different contexts and circumstances
• Support and encourage the team to adapt to change and also ability to accommodate new learning and guidance/requirements including the contexts such as emergencies 
• Lead the team in managing validated data and information to reflect project results timely
• Support team in best utilize the provided digital platforms to input correct data and regular review and analysis of the data and information
• Strongly lead the team in maintaining integrity in data and information management
• Provide factual and accurate data and information as required by the system or requirements timely
• Produce periodic reports on project progress, M&E in order to review, analyze and make corrective measures to excel in quality delivery timely
• Develop strong coordination with local, district and provincial government to leverage the resources with appropriate means and platforms
• Convene strategic coordination and collaborations with relevant stakeholders to share the resources and produce a greater impact
• Provide strong and strategic leadership on team cohesion to avoid conflict and promote encouraging and conducive working environment
• Manage effective communication and coordination with staff, PNGO board and all relevant stakeholders to manage Project effectively.

If you are a self-motivated individual, who also believes in the mission and vision of this organization and meets the above-mentioned skills and qualifications, please send us your updated CV, Copy of your citizenship, academic documents and a cover letter, explaining why you believe you qualify for this job at sidsjobvacancy@gmail.com and can submit hard copy documents at SIDS Nepal Sindhuli office not later than 27th March, 2025. The subject should clearly mention, “Application for Position you are applying for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further recruitment process. Candidates from local areas/districts, minority communities, groups, cast and women, are highly encouraged to apply. SIDS Nepal, Sindhuli is an equal opportunity employer. Telephone calls will not be entertained and could lead to disqualification and Canvassing at any stage of the recruitment process shall lead to automatic disqualification.