Vacancy of Executive Director

South Asia Partnership-Nepal (SAP-Nepal) is an NGO registered with the chief district office and social welfare council. With the vision of creating a just society with peace and prosperity it has been working in Nepal since 1985 adopting the Missions: i) Promotion of pro-people governance and ii) Promotion of equitable access to resources and economic opportunities to the poor.

Initially, SAP-Nepal used to provide funding support to small grass roots organizations for infrastructure development. With the change in need and demand of the communities, it initiated capacity building and institutional development of the grass roots organizations for the socio-economic empowerment of the rural communities. Similarly, it began to work in the area of governance and then in the political empowerment process, thereby facilitating dialogues for peace and democracy issues. For the past few years, it has been raising the issue of inclusion as one of the sectors of governance to address discrimination and inequality.

The focus of SAP-Nepal lies essentially in both the realms of development: structural poverty alleviation and promotion of good governance including strengthening of the institution building process of target groups.

Responsibilities

1. Document and ensure follow-up and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of SAP-Nepal’s plans, programs and reports to the executive committee and the general assembly;
2. Act as the member secretary to the general assembly and the executive committee of SAP-Nepal and work in accordance with the principles, rules and regulations of the organization;
3. Translate and carry forward its overall vision and mission through design and implementation of program initiatives in close consultation with the SAP-N chairperson and the executive committee;
4. Ensure timely and adequate resources for effective implementation of the programs;
5. The ED will be directly responsible for administering work contracts, defining and assessing their scope of work and performance, providing them the necessary capacity building opportunities as per the rules and procedures of SAP-Nepal.
6. The ED will be responsible for ensuring effective and transparent management of all financial and program matters entrusted by the board of SAP-Nepal in accordance with the guidelines and rules of the organization.
7. Take initiatives proactively based on analysis of the country’s social, economic and political situation including governance and the peace process in close consultation with SAP-N chairperson and executive committee.

Competencies

1. Proposal and report writing
2. Communication, facilitation, conflict management and negotiation
3. Leadership and group dynamics
4. Computer knowledge
5. Comprehensive updated knowledge about national and international social, economic, political and developmental events
6. Familiar with different development approaches
7. Proficiency in organization and project planning and management as a chief
8. Experienced in good governance, gender equality, social inclusion and democratic practices

Qualification

1. Education: Advanced University degree (Master’s degree) social sciences and development administration and management
2. Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience in executive position in NGOs/INGOs
3. Publication: Articles published in relevant subject areas in reputed publications. Publication of books in relevant subject areas will be of added value.
4. Language: Fluency in writing and speaking in English and Nepali
5. Health: Ability to make frequent field visits including travel to remote districts of Nepal

Deadline for application: 18 September 2009

Terms of employment

The duration of employment is for three years including a one year probation period and provision for an extension of up to three years depending on the ED’s performance.

Salary and facilities

Salary and other facilities as per organization policy

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements are requested to submit an application form with an updated CV with names of two referees. Telephone enquiries and personal contact will not be entertained. Only short listed candidates will be selected for a written examination and interview/interaction. SAP-Nepal reserves the rights of rejection of any or all applications.

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Mailing address:

South Asia Partnership-Nepal (SAP-Nepal)
Kuriya Gaun, Babar Mahal, PO Box 3827, Kathmandu

Tel: 00 977 1 4223230/4203050
Fax: 00 977 1 4241338
Email: sap_ngdo@wlink.com.np
Website: www.sapnepal.org.np