Chief of Party

Chief of Party

The Opportunity

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In Bhutan and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and future we share. Save the Children expects that anyone associated with it abides by its Safeguarding and other Zero Tolerance Policies.

Save the Children is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated 5-year BHA/Nepal ER4 Activity. This activity aims to build the capacity of the local government to lead the response and establish linkage with the provincial and federal government for surge capacity. It also seeks to build the capacity of Nepal’s most vulnerable, disaster-prone communities to mitigate, withstand, and recover from disasters, ultimately reducing their own disaster risk, thrive and become more resilient.

This senior leadership position will provide overall strategic direction in the design, management, implementation, and overall quality assurance of the project. This role will also provide technical assistance on evidence-based planning, governance and DRR systems strengthening in Nepal. The COP will be Save the Children’s primary point of contact with USAID/BHA in Nepal and all relevant stakeholders. This position will collaborate with relevant ministries and other critical partners to provide high-level support for effective capacity strengthening at the community, regional, and national levels and sustainability of the project interventions. The COP will lead a team of experts and support staff, provide oversight to partners; lead the preparation of reports, work plans, monitoring plans, and operating plans; align project initiatives with in-country priorities and ensure the program is compliant with USAID and Save the Children’s regulations.

This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop strategic plans, annual and quarterly work plans, and overall management of the program in line with USAID/BHA guidelines to achieve project objectives.
Liaise between USAID/BHA Nepal Mission and all other counterparts, implementing partners, and Government of Nepal officials involved with the program. Represent Save the Children with partners and key stakeholders, maintain positive relationships with USAID/BHA, relevant ministries, and the country office team.
Ensure high quality technical leadership and oversight is in place for the program.
Lead team to provide proper coordination and guidance among relevant government, country-wide initiatives, community partners, NGOs, and other key stakeholders.
Support the development of strong M&E mechanisms, program monitoring tools and efficient systems to ensure high quality implementation. Including to facilitate adaptive management and learning.
Ensure compliance with USG regulations, procedures, and Save the Children guidelines.
Coordinate closely with SC offices in administrative and HR matters, especially regarding operations and financial matters as they relate to the program.
Actively participate as a member of the Country Extended Senior Management Team (ESMT), contributing to country strategic plans.
Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where the project team strives to achieve excellence.
Incorporate SC’s vision and values and full adherence to Code of Conduct principles.
Lead and direct key program staff, both technical and managerial.
Closely monitor security dynamics in the project areas and report to the Country Director on significant changes in the security context.

Qualifications and experience :

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively increasing management responsibility in international humanitarian and development projects, at least five years of which must be field-based.
• Prior experience effectively managing humanitarian and DRR activities involving implementation by multiple sub-awardees. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with Government, donors, stakeholders and partners.
• Proven success serving in a leadership role for a project addressing issues related to resilience, emergency response, natural resource management, disaster risk reduction through nexus approach, preferably in South Asia. Prior experience working in South Asia, familiarity with Nepal’s DRR governance, social, political, economic, and cultural landscape.
• Prior experience as Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party or Project Director on programs of a similar size and scope.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting, developing, and managing staff, as well as experience in managing programmatic and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in adaptive management and learning techniques is highly encouraged.
• Proven experience building capacity of local NGOs and government bodies.
• In-depth knowledge of USAID approaches and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
• An understanding and demonstrated commitment to the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in resource-constrained environments is important. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Fluency in Nepali preferred.

Required No.(s): 1 (Nepalese Citizen Only)

Contract length: Fixed Term

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

About Us

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Job Identification: 10217
Job Category: Programme Operations
Apply Before: 11/06/2024, 11:59 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: CO – Kathmandu