Senior Program Officer - 100% based in Kailali District

Location: Kailali District, Sudurpaschim Province

Duration: August 2024 – December 2025

Responsibilities:

• Develop program objectives, strategies, and action plans aligned with the organization’s mission and goals.
• Create detailed program plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Conduct needs assessments with local women-led and women’s rights organizations working on disaster preparedness and response.
• Develop community-based organization profiles to identify target populations and their requirements.
• Conduct capacity mapping for local women-led organizations and develop action plans to enhance their capacities.
• Oversee overall project management, including planning, implementation, reporting, documentation, coordination, and monitoring.
• Provide technical support to team members during activity planning and implementation periods.
• Ensure effective networking, team mobilization, and coordination with project partners.
• Apply strong knowledge of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) and Gender in Emergencies (GiE).
• Stay informed on government DRRM acts and policies.
• Organize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and ensure timely reporting.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, Excel, OpenStreetMap, project management tools, and database management systems effectively.
• Collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, CSOs, local communities, and international partners, to ensure a cohesive and inclusive approach to disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response.
• Utilize prior fundraising experience to identify and pursue funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals, and secure resources to support and expand DRR and humanitarian initiatives.

Qualifications:

• At least bachelor’s degree in social science, Development Studies, with minimum five more years of experience.
• Relevant experience in disaster management, humanitarian action, and gender-responsive programming.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects and working with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Qualified & eligible national citizens are highly encouraged to apply with their updated CV along with a motivation letter & expected salary in gross per month to the following email address.

Women, ethnic minorities, and local applicants are highly encouraged to apply. No telephone calls will be entertained, and this automatically disqualifies in the recruitment process. NEEDS Nepal will reserve all rights to make the final decision. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further recruitment process. The remuneration and other benefits package shall be as per NEEDS Nepal HRM policy & guidelines.

Note: NEEDS Nepal retains full authority and discretion over all aspects of staff selection and recruitment processes.

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