United Mission to Nepal (UMN) Job Vacancy for Project Manager - Health:
United Mission to Nepal (UMN) is an international development organization that aims to enable the poorest people living in poverty to transform their lives, leading them towards the fullness of life. As we serve the people of Nepal, multicultural teams of Nepali and volunteer expatriate staff work alongside local organizations in 6 districts, building partnerships that lead to healthy, dignified, and empowered individuals and transformed communities.
1. Position: Project Manager - Health (Woman only)
No of position:1
Location: Rukum East Cluster, Rukumkot
The main purpose of this position is to ensure successful implementation of the Advancing for Community Transformation Project (Pro-ACT) and to contribute to UMN's cluster strategy through effective capacity-building, relationship-building, project management, and providing technical expertise.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Master's degree in Public Health/Psychology with three years' experience in integrated project management with particular focus on Health System strengthening, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support and Maternal and Child Health OR Bachelor's degree in Public Health/Psychology with five years' experience in integrated project management with particular focus on Health System strengthening, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support and Maternal and Child Health;
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of current Health and Mental Health issues in Nepal;
- Strong experience in project management including planning, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, and developing proposals;
- Experience in integrated project management and participatory project designing, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation ;
- Familiar with up-to-date poverty eradication strategies, policies, and development practices in Nepal and outside;
- Experience in managing projects through local partner organizations;
- Skilled in coordination and networking with local and district stakeholders;
- Experience in working in remote areas in a cross-cultural environment.
Salaries and benefits will be according to UMN policy.
All interested individuals who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply for this position. The Job Description and Application Form can be downloaded from our website: www.umn.org.np/vacancy
Completed application forms should be sent by e-mail to [email protected] by 4:00 pm on Thursday 31 December 2020. Short-listed candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment process.
Only women candidates will be considered.
We especially encourage applications from marginalized groups.
