POSITION: Provincial Team Leader (Lumbini), Samartha

PROJECT: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Samartha

LOCATION: Dang or Butwal, Lumbini Province, Nepal (with frequent in-country travel)

Family Health International (FHI 360) is a global organisation that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so people everywhere have access to the opportunities they need to lead full and healthy lives. With more than 4,000 staff and collaborations in more than 60 countries, we work directly with local leaders to advance social and economic equity, improve health and well-being, respond to humanitarian crises, and strengthen community resilience. Our work is grounded in research and science, reinforced by partnerships, and characterized by a commitment to local ownership, capacity, and sustainability. FHI 360 has been working in Nepal since 1993. Together with the Government of Nepal (GoN), civil society, and the private sector, FHI 360 works collaboratively in the areas of HIV, family planning/reproductive health, health security and one health, nutrition, COVID-19 response, procurement, and supply chain management, local capacity strengthening, civil society and media strengthening, governance reform and the environment and climate change.

FHI 360 is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Provincial Team Leader (Lumbini) for the anticipated FCDO-funded Samartha programme. The program will contribute to sustainable and equitable delivery of human development commitments and constitutional mandates for social services by the Government (across the three tiers of federalised Nepal). This will be done by promoting more inclusive and accountable institutions that respond to Nepal’s interrelated governance challenges, with a focus on social sectors. This objective shall be achieved through: (a.) improving systems and capacity of provincial and local governments to deliver their new constitutional mandates; (b.) enhancing the Nepal’s trajectory towards an inclusive, stable and prosperous middle income country by boosting its human capital; (c.) expanding access to quality social services, especially for women, girls and excluded groups (such as Dalits and other minorities); (d.) supporting GoN at federal-level to ensure national sectoral policies and resources allocations are responsive to local needs and promote resilient social systems which improve health, education and gender outcomes; and (e.) develop and disseminate relevant social sectors’ policy in consultation GoN.

This position will be based in Dang or Butwal, Lumbini Province, Nepal and is contingent upon award.

Position Description

The Provincial Team Leader (Lumbini) will report to and assist the Team Leader in providing leadership, management oversight, and technical direction for the project in Lumbini, ensuring that project deliverables are met on time and deliver desired impact. The Provincial Team Leader will support the management of the full-time team dedicated to this programme in Lumbini, and help ensure successful integration of consortium partners in a one-team approach. They will be expected to manage and deliver technical assistance to the provincial government and/or municipalities.

The Provincial Leader (Lumbini) will liaise with the funder, Government counterparts, and other key stakeholders and implementing partners. They will achieve synergy with relevant other national and sub-national level programmes and donor-funded projects operating within Nepal.

Experience working in and/or knowledge of Lumbini province would be an added advantage. They will also have technical, supervisory, and management experience in governance and social system strengthening programmes of similar scope and scale.

Accountabilities

Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide technical leadership to FCDO Samartha and technical team.
• Coordinate closely with the Team Leader, on all technical matters; provide support to the leadership and management of the project in Lumbini province.
• Oversee and quality assure the work of the technical team. Hold team and partners to account for agreed performance indicators.
• Manage relationships on technical matters with relevant external stakeholders and partners, particularly the provincial government and municipal governments and other health/education stakeholders, providing official technical assistance as needed.
• Coordinate planning processes to ensure strategic and cohesive programme direction.
• Provide leadership to technical staff consultants and ensure clear roles and responsibilities; maintain clear lines of communication across programme components and workstreams.
• Conduct and/or provide technical guidance and oversight to staff and grantees.
• Play a role in leading and/or supporting policy and advocacy efforts with national/provincial/municipal stakeholders.
• Contribute to project monitoring, research, evaluation and learning activities.
• Collaborate with national/provincial/municipal advisors to ensure the project is implemented according to organisation and industry best practices, programme framework, and regulations.
• Will serve as the programme representative in Madhesh

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience

• Typically requires at least 10 (ideally 15) years of relevant experience in international development at a senior programme management level, including 8 years of line management experience for those with Bachelor’s degree; for those with a Master’s degree, typically requires 8 years of experience, including 5 years of line management experience.
• Experience in managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple partner institutions.
• Experience in managing development partner funded governance, civil society strengthening or system strengthening projects; experience of leading FCDO projects preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with implementing governance and systems strengthening programmes – technical background in governance, health, education, public financial management, or related programming a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and foster relationships with national and subnational government counterparts, local organisations, and donors.
• Excellent communication (both oral and written), analytical, organisational, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills.
• Experience working on governance or health and/or education systems strengthening in Nepal and in Lumbini province at the provincial and municipal level.
• Strong existing relationships with key stakeholders in Nepal, especially in Lumbini province.
• Proficiency in English and Nepali is required; ability to converse in major local language used in Lumbini Province is preferred.

Travel Requirements

• 10- 25% (mainly in country)

Employment is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360, as well as FCDO approval of the finalist.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programmes, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organisation and programmes and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of local laws.

FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programmes that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding:FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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