Program and Partnership Manager

The What: Reporting to the Executive Director, YOU, will be responsible for leading various projects and developing partnerships.

Accelerate Results

• Oversee the design and implementation of various projects, courses, and training carried out by the Nepal Leadership Academy and sister organization Daayitwa
• Promote the strategic direction of Daayitwa Abhiyaan and support in creating strategy and operation plan
• Define resource needs, develop budget plans, and explore new partnerships, including writing proposals
• Support the Executive Coach to implement leadership trainings when required

Strengthen Relationships

• Develop and fortify relationships with key local, national, and international stakeholders
• Steer outreach and advocacy activities, such as seminars, talks, and dialogues
• Represent the organization in public forums as and when required
• Collaborate with the communication team to support innovative promotion of Daayitwa Abhiyaan’s interventions
• Collaborate with the senior management team to devise branding and promotional strategy
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

YOU must be a people-loving, growth-oriented, impact-minded, dynamic team player with the following qualifications:

• Master’s in Public Policy, Political Science, Development Studies, or other related fields.
• 2-3 years of relevant professional experience with at least 1 year of experience in a coordinator position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Impeccable managerial and interpersonal skills, with a proven record of effectively interacting with senior management.
• Be able to fulfill the role’s requirement of equal division between program and partnership, emphasizing a balanced workload where both aspects are equally prioritized. The candidate should demonstrate proficiency in both domains and be capable of seamlessly transitioning between program management related tasks and strengthening partnership.
• Be self-motivated, capable of working with minimal oversight, and possess strong time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a diverse, team-oriented environment.
• Strong motivation, self-starter, and organizational/time management skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks at a time within deadlines.
• Exhibit a passionate commitment to the economic empowerment of Nepal.
• Willingness to learn and work hard. Growth mindset is key.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and Nepali.