Program Manager

Detailed Job Description / Requirements:

The Asia Network for Sustainable Agriculture and Bioresources (ANSAB) is an independent, not for profit, international organization with its headquarters in Kathmandu. Established in 1992, ANSAB has been working in the field of natural resource management and economic development. It focuses its activities in sustainable use and management of Non Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) supporting community based forest enterprises (CBFEs). ANSAB is seeking dynamic, energetic and career-oriented female candidate for the following position for its Kathmandu office.

Program Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Executive Director, Program Manager is responsible for day-to-day operations of all activities and management of programs and organizational development.

1. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING & REPORTING. Ensure that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization and that program activities comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards. Provide logistical and administrative oversight. Design and execute M&E plan, tracking system and reporting. Ensure continual monitoring of the program's progress to ensure that the programs are working to achieve goals and objectives and program maintains funding agency’s accountability standards. Oversee the creation, compilation and writing of program reports and other periodical program documentation. Review program plans throughout the course of the fiscal year and advise the Executive Director to ensure up-to-date data.
2. FUNDRAISING & PROGRAM DESIGN. Support the fund raising for ANSAB programs and other needs, including identification of funding opportunities, needs assessments, project design, drafting proposals and preparing marketing tools.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s degree with major coursework related to the area of assignment and 3 years of experience within or related to the program assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.
2. Ability to lead day-to-day program oversight and management. Provide program-based guidance and interpretations for staff and field. Able to plan schedules budgets and resources.
3. Ability to coordinate the program development and design process, including needs assessments, project design, drafting proposals, preparing marketing tools, evaluation and reporting.
4. Ability to assure project compliance with program goals, policies and procedures. Skill in developing contingency plans to address changing program needs.
5. Ability to prepare program budgets to meet regulatory requirements with Finance Manager. Ability to oversee administration of project budget, including control and monitoring of project related expenditures.
6. Ability to prepare monthly, quarterly and annual and end of project reports as required by funding agency and other bodies.
7. Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously within stringent time constraints
8. Ability to learn, interpret and apply policies, procedures, and resolutions.
9. Requires discretion and independent judgment
10. Must be able to maintain a good working relationship with all co-workers, stakeholders and clients.

SALARY &BENEFITS

ANSAB provides a competitive package of salary and benefits that commensurate with experience. Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview.

Qualified candidates meeting the above requirements may apply along with CV, a recent photograph and a short statement why you think you are appropriate for the post by May 01, 2008 to: GPO Box 11035, Kathmandu or by email to ansab@ansab.org