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Economic Recovery Project Lead
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Employee Contract Type:
Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)
Job Description:
The Economic Recovery Project Lead is responsible for the overall management of the Economic Recovery of Women and Migrant Returnees project in compliance with donor’s terms & guidelines and World Vision’s finance and accounting policies along with Partner NGO. S/he is the overall responsible for the delivery of commitments and reporting as per the compliances. S/he is also supposed to work very closely with the provincial and, local government in terms of getting approvals, aligning the projects into government’s plan and strategies, and advocating for the sustainability of the project. S/he will compile reports from NGOs and will ensure the project reports are prepared as per the requirements along with other information required by World Vison and donor. As a focal person of the project, in collaboration with national office programme team (GAM and Sector) will participate different donor meetings.
The Economic Recovery Project Lead will provide overall leadership and management of the implementation of the Economic Recovery of Women and Migrant Returnees project. S/He will work closely with the relevant external, internal and community partners for the following:
- Provide strategic leadership to for smooth planning and implementation of project activities,
- Effective Management of Economic Recovery of Women and Migrant Returnees Project,
- Coordinate the delivery of project outcomes, outputs and activities ensuring project management standards are followed,
- Ensure appropriate resource (financial and human) mobilization within the project in coordination with WFO team and manage project financial budgets and targets, providing accurate and timely information on expenditure,
- Work with the finance and GAM team to ensure the donor compliance of any grant contractual obligations,
- Build and strengthen working relationships with project stakeholders, engaging them at various project implementation stages and ensure effective communications at all levels,
- Work with MEAL to monitor program activities and results achievement status measured against the approved results framework, work plan and budget forecast, collecting and consolidating progress, intermediate and final reports, final reports (narrative) to the National Office and donor;
- Developing data, fact sheets and case studies for better profiling of the project. Along with this, facilitate the team in capturing challenges as well as learning in upcoming project,
- Integration of the project with other WVIN run projects to be more effective in sustainability scope,
- Support the team in project risk management scope,
- In collaboration with SPA and GAM to represent the partner meetings with donor and other relevant agencies at National level,
- Build capacity of project team members in NGO, staffs and implementing partners on technical aspects as well as compliance requirements.
Required Professional Experience
- Demonstrated depth of experience and expertise preferably in an NGO context in working with community/grassroots people and organizations particularly with producer groups. Women entrepreneurs and cooperatives, specially focus market led economic development/ economic recovery projects
- Extensive experience and recognized expertise in models and methods of training, facilitation and capacity building, Project Management and organizational development for staffs, communities and government stakeholders
- Self-starter who can work independently under pressure
- Experience in development project management, especially in the roles of technical support to local partners
- At least 5 years working experience national and/or international NGOs as a project lead for economic development/livelihood project in Kailali or similar districts in Nepal.
Required Education, training, license, registration and certification
- University degree in Livelihood/agriculture/economic recovery or relevant discipline
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
- A good fluency in using digital platforms
- Work experience in world vision in the relevant area is preferred.
- Team building, collaboration, facilitation and leadership skills
- Understanding of GESI, disability approach, community led activities and local advocacy
- Demonstrated networking, partnership and coordination ability
- Excellent problem-solving skills and detail orientation
- Able to work under pressure
- Demonstrated agility in COVID-19 context
- High level of fluency in English and Nepali language (reading, writing and speaking)
Skilled in MS office applications
Travel 80 %
Contract Duration: January 15, 2023- June 30, 2023 ( Non Extendable)
Candidates with short notice period and able to join us as soon as possible will be given preference.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only