Save the Children is an International
non-profit organization working in Nepal and Bhutan to create positive
and lasting change for Children. It advocates for the rights of the
children and expresses zero tolerance to any kind of child abuse. Save
the Children expects that anyone associated with it abides the child
rights policy.
Save the Children invites applications from the qualified, accountable and result oriented professionals with strong strategic vision, exceptional managerial and leadership quality and analytical & problem solving skills possessing highest level of integrity and strong team spirit who values diversity for the following positions:
Save the Children invites applications from the qualified, accountable and result oriented professionals with strong strategic vision, exceptional managerial and leadership quality and analytical & problem solving skills possessing highest level of integrity and strong team spirit who values diversity for the following positions:
Project Director - Saving Newborn Life (SNL) - III Phase
The Project Director - SNL III Phase
is responsible for providing overall country level strategic, technical
and managerial leadership for the implementation of the project
(2013-2017). In this capacity, s/he will guide the preparation and
scaling up newborn health programs in country by institutionalizing it
in close coordination with MoHP and its partners. S/he will oversee the
design and implementation of country level strategies & plans;
provide & coordinate technical oversight to the project; help shape
& oversee implementation of the overall M&E framework and
supervise in-country SNL staff/consultants. S/he will also be a key
in-country spokesperson on policy and technical issues related to
newborn health. S/he will be responsible for institutionalizing
SNL/Newborn Health within the country office and leveraging resources
within the country and Save the Children for newborn health.
Term and Location: Fixed term / Kathmandu Based
Required Qualification: At least Master’s Degree (Ph.D preferred) in Public Health with minimum 10 years of experience in development sector including 7 years’ experience in public health program
Required Knowledge and Skills: The incumbent should have outstanding skills in formulating strategies for the project, managing budget and networking/coordination to deal with high level government officials and international stakeholders. S/he should have strong understanding of project management and effective delivery of project along with excellent writing skills for reporting.
Female, local and disadvantaged community candidates are encouraged to apply.
Term and Location: Fixed term / Kathmandu Based
Required Qualification: At least Master’s Degree (Ph.D preferred) in Public Health with minimum 10 years of experience in development sector including 7 years’ experience in public health program
Required Knowledge and Skills: The incumbent should have outstanding skills in formulating strategies for the project, managing budget and networking/coordination to deal with high level government officials and international stakeholders. S/he should have strong understanding of project management and effective delivery of project along with excellent writing skills for reporting.
Female, local and disadvantaged community candidates are encouraged to apply.
Gender & Social Inclusion (GSI) Specialist
The Gender & Social Inclusion (GSI) Specialist is
responsible for ensuring that gender equity and social inclusion
sensitivity and concerns are incorporated in the organization’s
procedures, and in each stage of the project cycle; situation
assessment, project development, planning, budgeting, implementation,
monitoring, and reporting. The responsibility includes developing
strategies for ensuring organizational procedures and projects are GSI
sensitive. This requires liaising with technical, managerial and
finance staff. S/he is also responsible to build capacity of Save the
Children staff and partners so that they are enabled to carry out many
of these functions on their own. S/he documents success stories, case
studies, best practices and lessons related to GSI as well as networks
with other organizations including GSI resource organizations to
identify best practices for GSI and to share Save the Children’s best
practices and experience.
Term and Location: Fixed term / Kathmandu Based with regular travel to the field
Required Qualification: Master’s Degree in Women’s studies/gender studies, Political Science, Development Studies, Sociology, Human Rights or Law (Preferred) with at least 8 years of experience in development sector including 3 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills: The incumbent should be able to manage the overall GSI related budget and provide inputs in strategic direction to incorporate the GSI components in the country procedures, and program strategies and plans. S/he should have the capacity to conduct assessment of GSI and design/develop innovative GSI approaches accordingly to address key issues of children. S/he should have strong networking, coordination and negotiation skills to deal with senior policy makers, political leadership and other stakeholders. S/he should have excellent writing skills for knowledge management and documentation of GSI practices, results and innovations at national and international level.
Additional Skills (For Both Positions): The incumbent should have expertise in Microsoft office package and fluency in Nepali and English language (spoken and written). S/he should be able to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks in short deadlines and under pressure/stress. Commitment to the values, mission and policies of Save the Children International; willingness to travel within and outside country for developing network, partners’ capacity building etc. are required.
Female, local and disadvantaged community candidates are encouraged to apply.
Term and Location: Fixed term / Kathmandu Based with regular travel to the field
Required Qualification: Master’s Degree in Women’s studies/gender studies, Political Science, Development Studies, Sociology, Human Rights or Law (Preferred) with at least 8 years of experience in development sector including 3 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills: The incumbent should be able to manage the overall GSI related budget and provide inputs in strategic direction to incorporate the GSI components in the country procedures, and program strategies and plans. S/he should have the capacity to conduct assessment of GSI and design/develop innovative GSI approaches accordingly to address key issues of children. S/he should have strong networking, coordination and negotiation skills to deal with senior policy makers, political leadership and other stakeholders. S/he should have excellent writing skills for knowledge management and documentation of GSI practices, results and innovations at national and international level.
Additional Skills (For Both Positions): The incumbent should have expertise in Microsoft office package and fluency in Nepali and English language (spoken and written). S/he should be able to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks in short deadlines and under pressure/stress. Commitment to the values, mission and policies of Save the Children International; willingness to travel within and outside country for developing network, partners’ capacity building etc. are required.
Female, local and disadvantaged community candidates are encouraged to apply.
The deadline to apply for the above position/s is 17:00 hrs, August 11, 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for further selection process. Canvassing at any stage of the processes shall lead to automatic disqualification.