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JOB OPPORTUNITY
United Mission to Nepal (UMN) is an international development organisation that aims to enable the poorest people living in poverty to transform their lives, leading towards the fullness of life. As we serve the people of Nepal, multicultural teams of Nepali and volunteer expatriate staff work alongside local organisations in eight districts through six clusters and two hospitals, building partnerships that lead to healthy, dignified, and empowered individuals and transformed communities.
We are seeking the following one voluntary position (with no salary and benefits).
Programme Development Advisor
Reports to: Thematic Lead – Peace and Protection
Required No.: 1 (Kathmandu based with travel to clusters as required)
Objective of the Job: Advise and support UMN’s Programme Team, especially, in the areas of youth engagement towards ending harmful practices including domestic violence, encourage community dialogues and strengthen the mediation centers along with the local judicial systems.
Areas of Responsibility
Identify the capacity gap of the project team and coordinate capacity-building interventions. Work closely with UMN and partners’ staff for capacity building and engagement of youth for addressing harmful traditional practices; child marriage, gender discrimination and domestic violence.
Advise and coach Project Managers, Officers, and Coordinators on experiences of dialogue and mediation following the government norms.
Ensure that experiences of ending violence including violence against women and girls are underpinned and documented with scientific research results.
Support cluster and the project team to implement the project that aims to reduce violence and disputes in the community toward social harmony.
Support project staff partner organisations to increase their capacity for monitoring project impacts.
As needed, work together with the Programme Support Thematic Leads and Programme Partner Teams to ensure quality project design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
Advise and participate in the strategic functions of Technical Forum and Programme Support Team.
Regularly visit staff based in Cluster Offices to provide support, guidance, and coaching in project management, especially in the impact orientation outcome.
Network and coordinate with relevant institutions, line agencies and networks for learning sharing opportunities and better relationships or cooperation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualifications of master’s level or equivalent in relevant areas.
- Mature individual with significant leadership, development, and proposal development experience.
- Rich Work Experience in the relevant fields.
- Committed to building MEAL systems and funding strategies within UMN.
- A person with a passion for advocating for the rights of poor and marginalised people.
- Understanding and experience of working in Nepal.
All interested individuals who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply for these positions.
Completed application forms should be sent by e-mail to nepali.recruit@umn.org.np latest by 4:00 pm on 13 May 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment process.