JOB OPPORTUNITY

Earthquake Response Project Coordinator

Reports to: Humanitarian Coordinator

Job Overview

The ERP Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of Karnali Earthquake Recovery Project in line with the CBM Global Strategy and CBM Nepal Country Strategy.

The recovery project aims to restore families and individuals affected by the Earthquake through disability inclusive livelihood interventions, advocacy and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).

This position is responsible to oversee the project cycle management, project partnership, partner capacity building, relation with organization of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and local stakeholder. S/he manages project budget, communications, reporting and MEAL. S/he will act as a focal person for the recovery project implementation with partners and stakeholders on behalf of the organization.

Based: Jajarkot or Rukum West, Karnali Province
Contract: Fixed-term Contract till December 2027
Salary range: Competitive

Responsibilities and Duties

Project Management:

Support project partners to plan different stages of project implementation and ensure smooth implementation of work plan activities.
Guide implementation of the project with regular follow up for achieving target outputs.
Liaise with all internal and external counterparts of the projects.
Assess the activities undertaken and ensure efficient use of resources.
Ensure that technical quality and standards are considered during project
implementation.
Ensure all the reporting requirements of the partners are met as per the agreement.
Manage project finances in close coordination with the finance team.
Collect project related information and analyse associated opportunities and risks and advise partners accordingly.
Ensure that security procedures are respected by each member of the project team.
Build capacity of partner organisation and technical staffs in coordination with line manager on livelihood, MHPSS, disability inclusion and advocacy.

Partnership:

Manage partner relations; collaborate closely with partners associated with the project.
Ensure partners and other stakeholders have a clear understanding of project goals, and inspire, support, and motivate them to achieve envisioned goals.
Participate in technical meetings to ensure visibility amongst local authorities; working groups involving NGOs, clusters and all other inter-governmental institutions; and pass relevant information to the line manager.
Communicate with partners as the first point of contact on behalf of CBM.

Monitoring and Evaluation, Accountability and Learning:

Set up a clear timeline of reports to be submitted to as per project requirement.
Communicate systematically to the line manager and other project stakeholders on project progress and planning.
Oversee the development and management of learning systems and ensure that the learning is incorporated across project.
Conduct monitoring of technical quality of program interventions, and accountability.
Identify and document best practices and lessons learned.
Ensure project data are properly documented in close coordination with MEAL.
Establish accountability mechanism in project along with the project partners.

Safeguarding:

Accountable for ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with CBM Global programmes, are safeguarded to the greatest extent possible.
Responsible for ensuring compliance to all aspects of the CBM Global Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, abuse and harassment policies and associated standards and procedures.

Key outcomes expected from this role

Project delivered to an exemplary standard, meeting all targets as detailed in project plan.
High quality reports submitted on time, meeting the needs of all stakeholders.
Problems and challenges that arise in the project identified, communicated, and addressed promptly, minimising impact upon project achievements.
Project learning identified, documented, and shared.
Project strategy and implementation aligned to CBM Global and Country Office Strategy.

Person Specification

All of the following requirements are essential, unless marked with a * when they are desirable, and will be assessed from a combination of information provided from the application form and interview process.

CBM Global Nepal welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and people with lived experience of disability.

Experience and Knowledge

Demonstrated expertise in project cycle management with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience in managing disaster recovery projects in I/NGOs.
Knowledge and experience of designing and implementing projects on livelihood, MHPSS* and Disability Inclusion*
Experience of working with multiple project partners simultaneously.
Experience of working with local Government mechanism, humanitarian/ development partners and working groups.
Demonstrated expertise on project reporting and documentation, and knowledge management.
Project financial management experience.

Skills/competencies/personal qualities

Excellent coordination skills.
Proactive and result oriented.
Demonstrated capacity building skills.
Flexible approach to work demands.
Ability to work in teams and collaborate with staff at all levels.
Willingness to learn, change and adapt.
Respect and commitment to CBM Global values and policies.
Knowledge of disability inclusion*.
Fluency in Computer use (Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet).
Good Communication Skills in English (oral & written).

Qualifications, training, and education

Minimum bachelor’s degree in social science, agriculture, disaster risk management or any other related field. Master’s degree preferred*.

Employee Benefits

All full-time employees are entitled to the following benefits.

Social Security Fund Contribution equivalent to 20% of monthly base salary.
Festival Allowance equivalent to one month base salary (on pro-rata basis).
Leave entitlement of 18 days annual leave, 12 days sick leave and 3 days casual leave per year.
Group Accidental Insurance equivalent to NPR.7,000,000.
Medical Insurance to staff and immediate family equivalent to NPR.400,000.
Mobile Phone with office number (monthly top-up provided).

As part of its commitment to its work with people with disabilities, CBM Global Nepal aims to help successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and those with health conditions. We have a comprehensive equality and diversity policy.

Useful Information

Shortlisting and Interviews

CBM Global Nepal is an equal opportunities employer, committed to ensuring all applications are treated fairly.

All applications are subject to our shortlisting process; if you are shortlisted, we will contact you and invite you to attend an interview. You may have to complete a written test or any other skills test as part of the recruitment process.

Diversity Policy Statement

Our workplace promotes an inclusive and accessible environment that supports all staff to thrive, with provision of reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities where needed.

We believe that the success of any organisation depends upon its people and their diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures, and backgrounds. The greater diversity in the staffing of people with different lived experiences helps promote innovation, creativity, and smarter solutions to the constantly changing environments in which we work.

Employment Checks

CBM Global Nepal is committed to the safety and best interest of all children and vulnerable adults accessing CBM Global supported services and programmes. Relevant background checks including working with children, police and reference checks will be completed prior to the preferred candidate’s employment being confirmed.

All applicants must have the right to work in the country. All offers of employment are made subject to the following criteria: Proof of eligibility and satisfactory employment screening, and two to three references satisfactory to CBM Global Nepal.

Closing Date: 23/04/2024
Location: Nepal
Department: Country Office Nepal
Job Title: Earthquake Response Project Coordinator
City: Kathmandu
Country: Nepal