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winrock international nepal vacancy
Updated on 2020/05/25
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| S.N | Post | Minimum Qulaification | Expiry Date |
| 1. | Cluster Business Manager | Masters Degree | 24th May 2020 |
| 2. | Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) | Master Degree | 11th June 2020 |
| 3. | Chief of Party | Master Degree | 11th June 2020 |
Position Description:
Winrock is seeking Chief of Party candidates for an anticipated $20 million USDA-funded McGovern Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition program in Nepal. The Chief of Party will be responsible for implementing a high-quality, results-oriented program focused on increasing literacy and quality education; reducing hunger and improving nutrition among primary school-aged students (especially girls), pregnant and lactating women, and children under five years old in Nepal. The Chief of Party will oversee the school feeding program, literacy and teacher training activities, as well as work to strengthen local communities and government capacity to maintain a school feeding program. In addition to concentrating on the production, procurement, storage and administration of nutritional resources, this project will include WASH, maternal health, nutritional education and more.
Post :Chief of Party, USDA-funded McGovern Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program
Responsibilities:
- Represent Winrock and the project in technical discussions on food security and education with USDA, the Government of Nepal, other USG and donor projects, and other stakeholders
- Provide high-level oversight for project administrative functions including financial management, human resources and procurement while ensuring compliance with Winrock policies and principles and USDA regulations
- Design and lead interventions that build the capacity of staff and key stakeholders in government, private sector, and other sectors
- Coordinate and collaborate with host government programs and other donor projects to leverage resources and maximize results
- Provide supervision, support, and direction to long- and short-term staff and technical consultants
- Monitor program performance through indicators and evaluate program effectiveness and results. Apply adaptive management and learning approach to iteratively evaluate program results and impact. Institute adjustments to replicate and scale successful activities and course correct activities that are not yielding desired results.
- Prepare annual work plans and progress reports and monitor the implementation of these plans. Prepare and submit quarterly reports on the progress of activities and achievement of program results to USDA
Qualifications and background:
- Education: Advanced degree required in Education, Food Safety or other relevant fields of study related to the project
Work Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in similar position in fields related to results and objectives of the project required for the successful implementation of this project
- Proven leadership as Project Director or Chief of Party in the design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of similar size and complex international donor support projects with skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, and budgeting
- Demonstrated technical understanding of facilitating expanded food security and education projects, as well as managerial experience in Asia is highly desirable
Skills:
- Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse public and private partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams
- Knowledge of USDA, USAID and other donor policies and procedures as related to project management preferred
- Knowledge of the political, social, cultural, environmental, and development context of Nepal strongly preferred
- Ability to diplomatically supervise staff and coordinate projects with partners from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences
- Ability to build coalitions and networks that can provide synergies and sustainable solutions
- Must be comfortable in high-level representational role as well as interacting with beneficiaries
- Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to effectively coordinate stakeholders
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Position Description: Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning
Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the position of Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) for an anticipated $20 million USDA-funded McGovern Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition program in Nepal. This results-oriented program is focused on increasing literacy and quality education; reducing hunger and improving nutrition among primary school-aged students (especially girls), pregnant and lactating women, and children under five years old in Nepal. In addition to concentrating on the production, procurement, storage and administration of nutritional resources, this project will include WASH, maternal health, nutritional education and more.The Director of MERL will lead the development and oversight of the MERL system to ensure data quality and collaborative learning and adaptation throughout implementation.
Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership for M&E to the project team to ensure USDA M&E requirements are met on timely basis and guides data collection, management of the data, and display of the results – based on both quantitative and qualitative inputs. This includes data analysis, reporting, and dissemination, building capacity of M&E and technical staff in these areas, and ensuring compliance
- Develop efficient and accurate data collection and analysis system that includes efficient processes for collecting and analyzing data and ensuring data quality
- Lead knowledge sharing activities within project, with USDA, other implementing partners, and with target countries’ governments
- Lead the evaluation efforts of the project, from the design stage to findings sharing and use
- Build the capacity of the project team in MEL
- Participate in Winrock International’s Community of Practice
- Collaborate with communications team to visualize important findings
Qualification and Background:
Master’s level degree required, in social sciences, such as statistics, public health, public policy, economics or a related field, and/or specialized training/certification in monitoring & evaluation
Work Experience:
- Minimum of seven years’ experience managing and implementing complex MEL systems for international development projects, preferably with USDA
- Experience managing large M&E databases and conducting timely data analysis and developing reports. SQL database experience preferred
- Experience in both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
- Experience managing and developing surveys required
- Experience with capacity building in MEL required
- Experience with mobile data collection strongly preferred
- Experience with tools and approaches for monitoring watershed management required
- Familiarity with USAID M&E requirements strongly preferred
- Proven record of designing and implementing data collection tools including surveys
- Familiarity with emerging trends in MEL for WASH, nutrition, education, maternal health especially in the context of Asia
Skills:
Strong skills on training design and facilitation
Good command of written and oral English
Proficiency in word processing, database management, statistical analysis, survey, and presentation
software (Microsoft)
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The Knowledge-based Integrated Sustainable Agriculture in Nepal (KISAN) II Project is a USAID funded five-year second phase of the USAID Feed the Future (FTF) initiative in Nepal. The aim of KISAN II is to increase resilience, inclusiveness, and sustainability of income growth in the FTF zone of influence. The US$ 32.70 million project is implemented by Winrock International in collaboration with five other Nepali and US based organizations: Center for Environmental and Agricultural Policy, Research, Extension and Development (CEAPRED), Development Project Service Center (DEPROSC), Digital Green, Siddhartha Inc, and Overseas Strategic Consulting (OSC).
KISAN II aims to work with private sector firms, input suppliers, Millers, and private sector change agents etc.; whoever are playing a catalyst role in agriculture productivity, competitive market systems, a stronger enabling environment to agriculture sector business growth and literacy skills. KISAN II works in twenty-five Hill and Terai districts in the province number 3, 5, 6 and 7 of the country over a five-year period.
POSITION TITLE: Cluster Business Manager (CBM)-(P5)
LOCATION: Kailali
REPORTS TO: Regional Director
Expiry Date : 24th May 2020
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Cluster Business Manager will be responsible for implementing KISAN II’s market-led approach at the district and province level. This will include developing and nurturing partnerships with private sector actors in the agriculture sector and identifying opportunities and barriers for farmers to access higher value markets. The Cluster Business Manager will also be responsible for managing day-to day-to-day operations of the Cluster office, ensuring that results are achieved on time and on budget across all KISAN Outputs.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage technical and operational staff, including Area coordinators and technical managers and specialists;
- Manage operations in Cluster office, including oversight of day to day finances, logistics, and administration.
- Identify potential opportunities offered by end markets and the private sector buyers in end market(s);
- Design and implement interventions that leverage the interconnections between farmers and the improved inputs and services they need to be able to improve quality and produce competitive products for end markets;
- Develop a network of lead firms and SMEs and an implementation plan for engaging them;
- Oversee activities related to enhancing financial services markets and market infrastructure in selected market systems;
- Analyze and enable relationships among actors that translate into shared benefits to incentivize new investment in market systems;
- Coordinate with the Partnerships and Innovation Fund Manager to provide technical oversight for grants in KISAN II working areas;
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQURIEMENTS:
Education:
- Masters or equivalent university degree in Economics, Business, Agribusiness, Development, or related field.
- Experience: The ideal candidate will have the following experience:
- At least 7 years of experience working in agricultural/agribusiness development or with Private Sector Agribusiness
- Proven ability to foster and maintain partnerships, particularly with private sector actors
- Demonstrated experience in business strengthening and value chains (especially for rice, maize, lentil, and high-value commodities)
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written with fluency in both English and Nepali required
- Other: Should be a Nepali citizen
Disclaimer: This position is contingent upon USAID approval.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can post their cover letter and CV to Jobs.KISAN@winrock.org within 24th May 2020. Applicants should reference Cluster Business Manager- Kailali in the subject line. Applications received after the stipulated date will not be entertained.
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