Various Positions

Oxford Policy Management (OPM) is looking for talented professionals to join the Samartha Component 1 Technical Assistance federal team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to significant program outcomes by shaping and managing key workstreams across federal, provincial, and local levels.

Important Details:

Start Date: October 2024 (subject to successful programme award)

Duration: Ideally 60 months, with a minimum 2-year commitment

About OPM: We are an international development consultancy dedicated to improving lives through sustainable policy change in low- and middle-income countries. We collaborate with national stakeholders to research, design, implement, and evaluate impactful public policy, aiming for lasting change.

Available Roles:

1.     Team Leader 

Responsibilities:

• Has overall accountability for programme performance, including quality assurance, to FCDO and OPM Corporate Management. 
• Acts as the primary point of contact for FCDO, ensuring that the OPM consortium is strategically aligned with the SAMARTHA objectives.
• Also serves as advisor to FCDO as needed, as well as lead on partnership action.

Qualification

• Advance degree or equivalent in public health, economics, social sciences, development studies, or a related field
• Minimum 15 years in international development with relevant technical experience in human development, governance, or social protection
• Experience leading multi-functional, cross-sectoral teams in delivering large donor-funded development programs

2.     Governance Lead

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and develop governance strengthening strategies.
• Support policy development and resource allocation.
• Enhance public financial management and accountability.
• Build capacity and foster collaboration among government officials and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Economics, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in governance reforms and system strengthening in Nepal’s social sectors.
• Expertise in policy analysis, financial management, and capacity building.
• Fluent in English and Nepali.

3.     PFM Advisor

Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement PFM strategies.
• Strengthen public procurement, financial reporting, and risk management.
• Enhance coordination and capacity building across government levels.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or Public Administration.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in public sector PFM.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in PFM reforms.
• Fluent in English and Nepali.

4.     IEL/MEL/MERL Lead

Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead IEL strategies and systems.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Innovate and adapt program activities based on evidence and learning.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Research Methods, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
• Proficiency in data analysis software.
• Fluent in English and Nepali.

5.     Inclusive Service Quality Lead

Responsibilities:

• Enhance capacity for delivering quality social services.
• Integrate gender, equity, and social inclusion into service delivery.
• Improve service quality and access.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health, Social Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in social service delivery programs.
• Proven experience in mainstreaming GESI principles.
• Fluent in English and Nepali.

6.     Inclusive Service Quality Lead-Health

Responsibilities:

• Enhance capacity for delivering quality health services.
• Integrate gender, equity, and social inclusion into service delivery.
• Improve service quality and access.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health, medicine, nursing, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in social service delivery programs.
• Proven experience in mainstreaming GESI principles.
• Fluent in English and Nepali.

7.     Inclusive Service Quality Lead-Education

Responsibilities:

• Enhance capacity for delivering quality education services.
• Integrate gender, equity, and social inclusion into service delivery.
• Improve service quality and access.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education, social sciences or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in social service delivery programs.
• Proven experience in mainstreaming GESI principles.
• Fluent in English and Nepali.

8.     Provincial Lead

Responsibilities:

• Manage provincial advisor team operations and act as point of contact.
• Foster relationships with provincial government teams and partners.
• Facilitate coordination and alignment of social sector activities.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public administration, Public Health, Education, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in provincial-level project management and coordination.
• Strong understanding of Nepalese governance and intergovernmental relations.

9.     Governance Advisor

Responsibilities:

• Support government teams in evidence generation, planning, budgeting, and PFM.
• Mentor palika-based team members and provide technical support.
• Report to the core team governance lead on progress.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Economics, Health Economics, Public Policy, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in system strengthening in health, education, or social sectors.
• Expertise in evidence-based policymaking, budgeting, planning, and financial reporting.

10.     Health Advisor

Responsibilities:

• Support government teams in evidence generation and service quality assurance.
• Ensure GEDSI considerations in provincial programme implementation.
• Mentor palika-based team members and provide technical support.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Medicine, Nursing, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in health systems strengthening and quality of care improvement.
• Experience in integrating GEDSI principles in health programmes.

11.     Education Advisor

Responsibilities:

• Support government teams in evidence generation and service quality assurance.
• Ensure GEDSI considerations in provincial programme implementation.
• Mentor palika-based team members and provide technical support.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Education, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in education sector development.
• Experience in integrating GEDSI principles in education programmes.

12.     Social Resilience Advisor

Responsibilities:

• Support government teams in risk assessments and response planning.
• Mentor palika-based team members and provide technical support.
• Report to the core team social resilience member on progress.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Disaster Management, Public Health, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in disaster risk reduction and community resilience.
• Strong understanding of Nepalese local governance structures.

13.     Project Operations Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Provide operational support to SAMARTHA team members and counterparts.
• Maintain project information system and manage logistical aspects.
• Track project expenditures and set up meetings.

Qualifications:

• Advanced/bachelor’s degree in administration, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in administrative and operational support roles.
• Familiarity with project management tools and software.

14.     Finance Officer

Responsibilities:

• Maintain FMIS for the project and prepare monthly financial reports.
• Manage project audits and track financial accounts.
• Ensure robust financial management practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial management, including budgeting and reporting.
• Familiarity with project management tools and software.

Common Qualifications for All Roles:

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate with multi-sector stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Nepal's government structure and operations.
• Experience in project management and M&E methodologies.

Join us to make a significant impact on governance and service delivery in Nepal. Apply now to be part of Samartha's transformative journey!

To Apply: Please submit your CV highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications via info.nepaloffice@opml.co.uk . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and brought to interview.

Note: Interested applicants  are required to specify the position they are applying for in the subject line with updated CV and Cover letter.