Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) announces vacancy for Project Manager- Health & WaSH

Tdh Nepal is seeking a qualified and dynamic Nepali National to work in Prayaas “WaSH in institutions and communities project” for the following position: 

Project Manager- Health & WaSH

Reporting to:  Health & WaSH Programme Manager

Work Station: Bardiya District

Duration of the position: One year with the possibility of extension

General responsibilities (Overall purpose): 

• Contribute to institutional strategy development process in the areas of thematic responsibility
• Responsible to manage and monitor projects and ensures its quality at field level.
• Responsible to support partner for the effective use of financial, logistic and material resources in delivering activities in timely and efficient manner
• Contribute to project design and fundraising in the areas of thematic responsibility 
• Establish and maintain linkages with project stakeholders, representation and lead advocacy activities at municipality and province level
• Responsible for implementation of M&E framework and contribute internal and external reporting

Specific roles and responsibilities:

Strategic Management

• Steer strategically the H&W projects in coordination with the Line Manager
• Contribute in developing and updating institutional strategies, strategic country guidelines and policies
• Proactively lead to implement the assigned projects in the field, using operations strategy, action plans, relevant follow-up and monitoring tools  

Project Management

• Lead to field implementation of the projects under his/her thematic responsibility 
• Ensure proper implementation of project activities and local coordination and compliance 
• Carry out field monitoring of project activities and outcomes, bringing a critical look to activities, outcomes, challenges, solutions, adjustments and impact. 
• Responsible for timely completion of project activities as per the project document and budgetary plan
• Responsible for partner budget follow up (BFU) and other reporting requirements of the donor and Tdh Nepal delegation (PFU)
• Oversee the financial delivery of NGO partners and accuracy and correctness of their financial transactions, reports, documentation and procurement of goods and services
• Monthly analysis of budget vs. actuals, adjustments in programme spending and allocations
• Develop quarterly action plans in line with annual/ detailed implementation plan

Partnership Management:

• Work on and maintain a good working relationship with project partners and team involved in the project.
• Proactively support to NGO partners on activity planning and implementation of project activities
• Provide guidance, support NGO staff and monitor their work in order to timely completion of projects without compromising quantity and quality of works.
• Work closely with partners for their capacity building (budgeted/not budgeted) including policies of Tdh
• Listen to the grievances of the partners and minimize the possible operational blockage in coordination with HWPC 
• Engage in the major procurement activities to ensure quality and proper documentation

Program quality and technical support

• Support the capacity building of partners/ team based on the gaps identified and/or request
• Partner support to prepare technical specification, project standards including designing intervention and developing realistic implementation plan
• Proactively support and coordinate for integrated programming
• Partner support to prepare and update Procurement (supply) Plan of major goods and services 
• Support to prepare the Bills of Quantity (BOQ), estimates and drawing & design of infrastructure (i.e. constructions works) as per National Standards

Programme Coordination

• Establish, liaise and maintain a network of contacts with NGOs and I/NGO and relevant entities of Government of Nepal in the area of intervention in the project location (and province) to ensure Tdh visibility 
• Proactively coordinate with M&E, Communication, External Relation and other departments as necessary to achieve the result of assigned projects. 
• Coordination with the Admin and Finance Team to ensure budget monitoring, expenditure etc. 
• Maintain effective and efficient coordination and cooperation with the Local Government authorities and relevant stakeholders in order to implement project activities smoothly
• Participate in relevant coordination meetings and prepare notes/minutes for submission to the Line Manager 
• Support and lead field visits as assigned by Tdh management

Fundraising and communication 

• Contribute to explore and identify potential funding partners for WaSH projects 
• Proactively contribute to drafting concepts and statements etc. based on donors’ formats and requirements 
• Respond to queries from external parties such as general public, non-governmental organizations, visitors, journalists, in close coordination with Tdh’s communication focal points and line manager
• Support in external and internal communications related to health and WaSH
• Contribute to drafting project fact sheets, capacity statements and other project communication materials

Advocacy-Representation-Networking

• Proactively lead local advocacy activities in coordination with Partner, line manager and technical advisors
• Represent Tdh in assigned district and provincial forums and coordinate for joint advocacy 
• In emergencies, coordinate with agencies in his/her field of activity as part of the inter-agency processes of evaluation, planning and coordination of responses including integrating CPMS in emergency response actions 

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning & Research

• Proactively support MEAL team in the design, maintain and use data for reporting and decision making
• Contribute to carry out assessment and research as per the need of the delegation 
• Take a lead on developing and updating M&E Framework in coordination MEAL team
• Responsible for regular field monitoring, collection of case studies and documentation of learnings
• Facilitate internal and external field monitoring visits to the project sites

Reporting

• Contribute to monthly situation report (SITREP) and project completion report for submission to donors 
• Contribute to the monthly, quarterly, annual and donor reports (high quality) in line with the project document/ donor agreement 
• Produce quality event reports, mission reports of assigned projects

Risk Management, Security and child safety

• Act as the base child safeguarding focal point for Tdh 
• Adhere to and promote application of the Tdh Child Safeguarding policy, Code of Conduct, Security, Whistle Blowing and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policies and Child Protection Minimum Standard (CPMS)
• Ensure that the Safety and Security Plan is implemented and followed. 
• Flag and timely report risk of program, field and partners to line manager and Tdh management.

Education / Qualifications 

• Bachelors degree in Public Health, Civil Engineering and social sciences

Other experience and requirements

• At least 4 years of work experience (2 years in INGO/ 4 years in NGO) in managing WaSH projects, particularly on WaSH in institutions (HCF and schools) and hygiene promotion in the communities. 
• Experience in advocacy and knowledge of WaSH FIT will be an added value
• Strong commitment and willingness to travel to and work with remote and underprivileged communities 
• Demonstrative project management capacity (field) e.g., partner management and backstopping

(Note: Preference will be given to the qualified local candidates)

Competencies required

• In-depth understanding of and technical skills in WaSH issues especially in Nepal's context including in WaSH in Health Care Facility and Schools. 
• Expertise in qualitative and quantities research methods, tools and approaches 
• Reporting and Proposal writing skills including proofreading and editing of documents 
• Manages time and priorities, meets deadlines and is punctual 
• Communicates in a clear, concise and responsible way 
• Stays informed to innovations in the field of work and be able to initiate with the project. 
• Adapts a collaborative attitude both inside and outside the department
• Standard management skills incl. partners management, time management, quality assurance of work
• In-depth understanding PCM including Log-frame, ToC design

Languages

• Good command of English and Nepali language (written and spoken) 

IT Knowledge

• Good computer literacy & skills, including online collaboration tools. 

The nature of humanitarian aid work is unpredictable. A high degree of flexibility is expected by employees to meet the demands of the organization and the work it carries out. This job description may be amended in line with the activities or evolution of the Mission.

Salary and benefits: Please mention your gross salary expectation in your cover letter. The salary and benefits will be commensurated with an academic qualification, relevant experience and competency.

Deadline for application:  24 July 2022, 5 PM 

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Please send your e-signed CV and a cover letter (in pdf format) to:

Email: [email protected]

Terre des hommes (Tdh) Foundation, Country Office 

All employees of Tdh must adhere to the Tdh child safeguarding and risk management policies. Prior to appointment, a thorough background check will be made to ensure the successful candidate is suitable to have contact with children.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No telephone queries will be entertained. The recruitment and selection procedures of Tdh reflect its commitment towards child protection. Tdh reserves the rights not to select any of the candidates.