What you would be expected to do:
Strategic Inputs
- Assist Country representative in defining operational plans in working with implementing partners within the framework of the country strategy.
- Assist Country representatives in ensuring that strategic resolutions regarding programs are implemented.
- Apply strategic and innovative vision to drive project progress, ensure stakeholder engagement, and overcome any implementation obstacles that the projects may encounter.
Programme Management
- Provide innovative and creative ideas for sustainability and expansion of Sun King’s programs across markets under your purview.
- Ensure that Country Program Managers/Associates are following Sun King’s as well as technical specialists’ recommendations, on program standards and quality, as well as the guidance of the Country Representative
- Ensure all programs (across markets under your purview) are completed within the appropriate time frame, within budget and achieve their goals.
- Monitor project implementation, communication, and reporting across markets under your purview.
- Coordinate with and assist the country’s PMs to implement projects according to the project document and work plan.
- Regularly monitor the progress against the work plan and the quality and impact of interventions.
- Facilitate regular field trips (at least 2 weeks a month) for supervision and discussion of each programme, define constraints, priorities, plans of action, etc.
- Ensure good coordination between the programme, logistics, administration and finance departments and other stakeholders.
Human Resource Management/Administration
- Help and guide the country team.
- Provide timely feedback to country representatives to ensure optimal performance of project staff.
- Providing ongoing problem-solving guidance for implementing. partners/project staff regarding programmatic issues, planning issues, and difficulties encountered with local authorities.
- Supervise and assist the country team on matters relating to Human Resources, finance and administration.
Financial Management and Compliance
- Ensure all internal controls are in place and efficiently complied with.
- Ensure compliance with Sun King’s and financial & operational policies for audits & transparency purposes.
- Monitor the project and project budgets to ensure their effective implementation and fund utilisation.
- Timely identify project re-appropriation requirements and drive the process of recommending/seeking donor approvals on changes/revisions in projects’ scope, budget and timeline, if required.
Reporting
- Draft quality monthly programme narrative reports. A high-quality presentation on project progress and results;
- Ensure timely drafting and submission of reports.
- Ensure preparation of monthly, and quarterly reports by stipulated deadlines.
- Ensure communication protocols are adhered to at all times according to Sun King’s communication guidelines and Seniority.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Assist country representatives in evaluating and monitoring programmes to ensure they are meeting goals and take actions to improve achievements and level of impact.
- Assist in planning, coordinating & implementing ex-post evaluations of programme or project processes and impact.
- Assist in developing monitoring criteria and systems for the programme.
- Assist in developing effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks and mechanisms in coordination with country Program Manager/Associate
- Arrange frequent workshops for Programs Managers/Associates to review and plan progress.
Networking and Advocacy
- Represent Sun King in meetings as and when required.
- Coordinate and liaise with all stakeholders including government, communities and partners for longer-term sustainability of the project interventions.
- Maintain good working relationships with Stakeholders and implementing partners and seek opportunities to coordinate activities with service delivery channels and local structures.
Security & Safety
- Assist country representatives in maintaining a regular system of monitoring security threats and dissemination of information to all staff.
- Ensure compliance with Sun King and government security guidelines and instructions at all times.
- Keep management informed on all security matters, policies and developments.
Other tasks in line with the essential functions mentioned.
You might be a strong candidate if you:
Education
- A Bachelor’s Degree preferred (alternatively a Diploma/Certificate will be considered) with at least 5-6 years of programme management experience
- 2-3 years in a managerial position will be a great advantage
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP) Certification and/or its equivalent will be a great advantage
Experience
- Experience synthesising and using data/evidence for program design;
- Experience working on community-based initiatives with government officials and other stakeholders in decentralised settings;
- Demonstrated experience in participatory methods and approaches such as PRA/RRA/PLA
- A clear knowledge of the development environment and the issues facing the implementation of development projects
- Experience in designing and developing development programmes and projects
- Proven expertise in driving meetings, working with partners and managing complex projects
- Positive attitude and ability to work with colleagues with diverse backgrounds
- Strong problem-solving, negotiation, communication and networking skills
- Strong skills in impact assessment and learning
- Ability and skills to write concise reports and high-quality proposals in English
- Fluency in English and the residence country’s local language
- Willingness and ability to travel in difficult environments
Skills
- Domain Knowledge: Project/Program Management Professional
- Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as a proven ability to document and articulate results for diverse audiences;
- Ability to design and implement service delivery research with strong skills in study design and instrument development;
- Capacity to compile and report data for key programmatic output, outcome, and impact indicators including routine data validation;
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team, a professional fashion and communicate with partners, and colleagues with a high level of tact and diplomacy;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel) and other computer applications (e.g. Google applications and documents);
- Demonstrated capacity in research and evaluation ethics and standards of quality;
- Fluent spoken and written English and Nepali required, proficiency in local languages preferred;
- A reliable manager and team player, with the ability to meet high-performance standards and drive teams to meet and/or exceed expectations and goals;
- Strong problem-solving skills;
- High attention to detail and self-starter mentality.
