The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) is the Australian Government Agency responsible for managing Australia's overseas aid program. The fundamental purpose of Australian aid is to help people overcome poverty. AusAID focuses its effort in areas where Australia can make a difference and where Australian resources can most effectively and efficiently be deployed.
PROGRAM MANAGER / SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER (HEALTH)
Duty Station: Program Manager/Senior Program Manager (Health) will be located in the AusAID office in Nepal, at the Australian Embassy.
Key Responsibilities:
AusAID's Health Program Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of AusAID's health program in Nepal, provide high level advice and prepare key submissions and briefings. This position will be expected to attend and report on key sector donor meetings, they must also understand and be able to work effectively through Government systems. The Health Program Manager will manage AusAID's Health portfolio and may also have some responsibility for nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene activities.
Key Qualifications:
• Master's Degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in international development, developing and managing health programs. For the Senior Program Manager, 7 years relevant experience working at a senior level on health issues is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of government systems and the development sector in Nepal and ability to apply this in program management. Highly developed analytical and research skills and effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are required.
• A strong understanding of the aid effectiveness agenda and international health policy issues is desirable.
The most suitable candidate will be offered either Program Manager (Health) or Senior Program Manager (Health) position based on their skills, knowledge and experience.
Application Procedure:
Applications should be submitted "online" through the online submission system on www.people2people.com.np
Candidates unable to access the website may request these documents through email: (ausaid@people2people.com.np) and submit the documents by post.
Applicants should apply with a completed Personal Information Form, an up-to-date CV, an application letter of no more than 3 pages addressing the position's selection criteria and a cover letter mentioning the desired position no later than Tuesday, 9th April, 2013,5:00 pm. Applications not disclosing the desired position in the subject line and failure to attach application documents will be rejected in the initial processing.
Prior to applying, applicants must refer to the detailed job description, selection criteria and application method posted at the following sites www.nepal.embassv.gov.au or www.people2people.com.np
AusAID is the implementing agency for the Australian government's development cooperation program (Further details at www.ausaid.gov.au)
AusAID strongly encourages women, people with disabilities and individuals from traditionally marginalized groups or areas to apply.
People2People Pvt. Ltd
PO Box: 8975, EPC 2777, Patan Dhoka, Lalitpur,
Nepal
Phone: 01 - 5539788 / 5539746,
Email : ausaid@people2people.com.np
Website: www.people2people.com.np
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for further processing.
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