South Asia Programme Manager

Job descriptions

The South Asia Programme Manager shall do the following:

1. Programme Management and Coordination

• Assist in implementation of FORUM-ASIA’s programmes in South Asia,

• Project management and administration, including work plan development, implementation and
  monitoring, reporting and budgeting;

• Be responsible for the overall management of FORUM-ASIA’s office in Kathmandu.

• Supervise a team composed of programme officer(s), associate(s), consultant(s), and fellows/interns, and ensure the quality of the Programme’s delivery;

• Assume advocacy leadership role in South Asia human rights monitoring and documentation initiatives;

• Lead regular Programme team meetings and implement decisions as agreed;

• Report regularly to the SMT about any developments vis-à-vis the Programme;

• Coordinate with other programmes on Programme-related and other organisational activities;

• Facilitate the strengthening the capacity of members in the area of human rights advocacy and intermember coordination vis-à-vis programme implementation at all levels;

• Maintain close contacts and engagement with relevant networks of civil society organisations,
  diplomatic missions, media, and other relevant stakeholders

  2. Planning and Budgeting

• Lead the programme and budget planning process of the South Asia Programme;

• Revise and update the plan periodically in light of field performance and effectiveness;

• Assist in overall organisational planning, including budgets;

• Assist the SMT in drafting concept notes and proposals related to the Programme; and

• Provide active support for developing proposals and engaging with donors to raise regular resources to strengthen the Programme in South Asia.

  3. Lead the Programme Implementation

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of activities in a cost-effective way;

• Organise, facilitate, and participate in missions as necessary and planned; and

• Assist the SMT in developing and/or expanding and implementing other thematic issues relevant to the Programme.

  4. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Lead and coordinate regular monitoring and evaluation of the programme’s plans and budgets;

• Develop periodic programme reports within a results-based monitoring and evaluation framework
  against the annual work plan and budget and as per donor requirements;

• Produce and coordinate the production of reports on missions under the programme; and

• Conduct performance management and evaluation sessions of team members.
  Participation and Representation

• Participate in the Executive Committee meetings when required, and sub-regional forums organised by members; and

• Represent the Secretariat in other relevant meetings, forums, platforms, and processes both at regional and international levels.

Other Tasks

• Assist the Resource Mobilisation team in drafting fundraising proposals in coordination with the all relevant programmes of FORUM-ASIA;
• Implement other relevant tasks and activities as assigned by the SMT

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