Project: Rasuwa Flood Response and Recovery Project: REGAIN
Report to: Head of Programme Development
Duration: Initially for one year with possibilities of extension.
1. Job Purpose:
The Project Manager is overall responsible to lead the effective, timely, accountable, and policy-compliant implementation of the REGAIN project in coordination with government, non-government, and community stakeholders.
2. Roles and responsibilities
2.1 Policy, Compliance and Governance
- Adhere to relevant policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines of HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation (Code of Conduct; NPR-Nepal; Finance Manual; Security Response Guide; Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Guide; Mobbing, Sexual Harassment & Abuse of Authority; Code of Conduct Against Corruption etc.) and other specific policies applicable for the project;
- Ensure Conflict Sensitive Programme Management at all levels;
- Ensure compliance of all the terms and conditions agreed between HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Nepal and the donor.
2.2 Project Leadership and Management
- Provide strategic leadership and overall responsibility for project delivery, results, and performance.
- Lead annual planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, documentation, and reporting of project and the sub-projects
- Develop and oversee operational systems and provide technical support to staff and partners.
- Organize review, planning, learning, and stakeholder engagement events.
- Conduct field monitoring, assess progress, adapt strategies, commission studies, and ensure quality outputs.
- Ensure effective M&E systems, timely evaluations, knowledge management, and donor-quality reporting.
2.3 Finance and Administration
- Oversee project finance and administration in line with HELVETAS and donor requirements.
- Prepare, review, and revise project budgets; monitor expenditures and ensure financial control.
- Facilitate internal and external audits.
2.4 Coordination, Representation and Partnerships
- Maintain strong coordination with federal level stakeholders- NDRRMA, relevant line ministries/departments, Clusters and international NGO forum.
- Ensure effective local coordination through field staff.
- Maintain good relationship with project staff, partner’s team and related stakeholders to contribute in achieving the goals and objectives of the project.
- Represent the project in relevant forums, workshops, meetings, and networks.
- Contribute to HELVETAS country programme management processes.
2.5 People Management and Capacity Development
- Lead and supervise project staff, fostering a fair, inclusive, equitable, and high-performing work environment.
- Assess staff development needs, provide coaching and mentoring, and strengthen partner capacities.
- Plan and implement capacity-building initiatives linked to project objectives.
2.6 Additional Responsibilities
- Undertake assignments requested by the Line Manager/Country Director.
- Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and new programme initiatives.
3. Job Requirements
3.1 Minimum Education and Professional Experience:
Master's degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum 7 years of experience in humanitarian response, disaster management, emergency relief, or early recovery, including at least 3 years in senior project management roles. Experience managing projects, human resources, finance, administration, and partners. Experience working with government agencies in post-disaster contexts.
3.2 Required competencies:
- Strong analytical, networking, communication and facilitation skills
- Strong motivator, a team player, and a coach
- Excellent analytical, conceptual and programmatic competencies
- Excellent reporting and writing skills
- Commitment to gender equality, social inclusion, and poverty reduction
- Excellent written and spoken English and proficiency in office applications