Switzerland: Program Manager Nepal

Norlha is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious, NGO, association based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that supports remote and poor communities in the Himalayas to improve their lives in terms of food security, additional income, sound environment, gender equality. Currently Norlha has projects in Nepal, Bhutan and China. In Nepal, Norlha currently has three projects linked to sustainable small holder farming. In order to support the management of these projects Norlha is looking for a:

Program Manager (Nepal)

Volunteer position, long-term assignment

Mission and activities

· Guide and support programme officers in carrying out project management activities in a professional, appropriate and timely manner and coordinate their work at programme level

· Assure the effective monitoring of project achievements including oversight of Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reports and other reports required by funders.

· Contribute to develop and draft project proposals

· Ensure effective partnerships with Swiss based and international organisations for project implementation

· Assess the needs for staff extension or replacement and contribute in the recruitment process.

· Effectively work with other departments within Norlha, to support the operational and strategic development of Norlha

Candidate Profile

· Engagement and experience in international development, involvement in field projects in developing countries

· Knowledge of and preferably experience in the management of development projects (including planning, monitoring and evaluation)

· Proficient in analysis and synthesis and in reporting

· Excellent speaking and writing skills in English and preferably also in French

· Excellent computer and inter personal skills

· Highly motivated and dynamic personality with a good degree of autonomy, eager to take initiatives and capable to perform in team work

· Comfort working remotely and a high degree of autonomy

· Interest in the “behind-the-scenes” aspects of development work

Norlha offers

· Engagement in poverty reduction and development of people in need, focus on capacity building

· Strengthening your project management and NGO experience

· Working in an enthusiastic and motivated cohesive team,

· High degree of autonomy, good sense of responsibility, ample room for initiative

Duration: minimum 6, preferably 9 months or longer.

Working time: 30% NB: This part-time, long-term volunteer position is not paid.

Location: Home-based work with regular visits to Norlha office in Lausanne for meetings.

This part-time, long-term volunteer position is not paid and an applicant must have a currently valid working permit in Switzerland

Application Process: please apply by sending your cover letter and CV to rh@norlha.org ref.: PM Manager Nepal

Closing date for application: when qualified candidate has been assigned

Expected start date: as soon as possible upon mutual agreement.

We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted