Deputy Program Director, Program Manager & Four Program Officers

Job Description

The Asia Foundation invites applications for the following positions in a multiyear program on subnational governance, from Nepali citizens with a Master’s degree or higher in political science, economics, public policy, or development studies, and excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

Deputy Program Director

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in managing and implementing local, urban, or economic governance related programs, preferably within South Asia region.
• Knowledge of politically-informed programming and gender equity & social inclusion approaches.
• Extensive relationship management experience with development donors.

1. Program Manager

• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in managing and implementing local, urban, or economic governance related programs within Nepal, and preferably South Asia.
• Knowledge of politically-informed programming and gender equity & social inclusion approaches.
• Extensive experience working directly with local government, civil society, private sector, and other stakeholders at subnational level.

2. Four Program Officers

• Minimum 3 years of experience in position.
• Understanding of development programming related to governance, politics, economics, or social justice.
• Demonstrated writing ability in English & Nepali. In addition, all applicants will be assessed on their ability to:
• be comfortable & effective in a diverse work environment
• self-start & multitask
• communicate clearly
• travel extensively.

How To Apply

Please email CV and a cover letter describing suitability for a position by 5 p.m. on March 10, 2017 to country.nepal.jobs@asiafoundation.org , with position title in the subject line.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. telephone call will not be entertained.