Deadline: Ongoing
Room to Read is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Program Operations Director Officer in Nepal.
The Program Operations Director will oversee the implementation, coordination, development, reporting and expansion of current and prospective Program and Administrative work.
Room to Read envisions a world in which all children can pursue a quality education.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Program Operations Director will perform the following functions-
- Direct and ensure efficient, effective and timely management of all designated program development, implementation, budgeting and internal controls per the design created by the technical programs staff.
- Take a lead role and facilitate in selection of new district, PNGO and schools.
- Oversee development of PNGO annual plan and budget and ensure correct MOU is prepare and signed with PNGO, schools and government entities.
- Responsible for overseeing and facilitating the completion of donor reporting and timely and accurate data entry in Room to Read’s Global Solutions Database.
- Responsible for timely reporting on the status of implementation to the Country Management Team and Global Office.
- Responsible for the coordination and leadership on procurement, inventory management, and distribution.
- Collaborate with Human Resources to handle recruitment and training of staff according to need.
- Supervise program operations team, Admin Manager and Field Managers.
- Conduct appraisal of CO Operations team, Admin Manager and Field Managers.
- Prepare terms of agreement for outside program consultants and oversee the non-technical aspects of their work.
- Visit project sites to support and supervise program implementation.
- Develop and implement ideas that address program priorities in collaboration with the technical program staff, provide input into strategic and operational planning exercises.
- Collaborate with relevant in-country and global office staff to strengthen and improve program impact and sustainability.
- Ensure high quality achievement of annual goals.
- Collaborate with the Programs, and Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (RM&E) team to support RM&E of all programs.
- Ensure that organizational, governmental and donor reports are high quality and provided on a timely basis.
- Ensure government approval and legal compliance of the programs implemented directly or through Room to Read partners.
- Develop and manage relationships with government, NGOs and appropriate educational bodies as related to program implementation.
- Represent Room to Read at relevant meetings and assist in planning and hosting donor visits.
- Provide regular updates on program implementation and plans to the Country Director.
- Participate in any other activities as required to fulfill the objectives of the organization.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s degree in Education, Business, Management or other related field.
- A minimum 10 years of professional experience, including 5-7 years working in a senior managerial role.
- At least a working knowledge and understanding of project management methodology and software.
- Strong planning, budgetary, supervising, and project implementation skills preferably in education sector.
- Ability to travel regularly to project sites and Province or District offices throughout the Country.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills both in English and Nepali.
- Proven track record of achieving results.
- Direct and indirect project implementation experience.
- Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people.
- Effectiveness in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead.
- Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization.
- Proven track record of achieving results.
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and take initiative.
- Prior experience living and/or working in rural areas.
- Prior experience working with schools, teachers, administrators and government officials.
- Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of tasks as well as developing and implementing improvements in a prior position.
- Prior experience of managing large scale education and literacy focused programs would be an asset.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their resume and cover letter via email.
For more information, please visit Room to Read.
