The Project Specialist (PS) (herein referred as PS) will lead the “Safe and enabling environment for adolescent girls and young women (SAFE-Girls)” project through partnership with UNFPA. The project shall be implemented by local NGO partners in two districts -Kapilvastu and Rolpa. The position is responsible for planning, executing, monitoring and control and closure of the project within donor compliance. The position shall maintain close coordination with UNFPA, local implementing partner and other key stakeholders including the three tiers of the government.
In adherence to Plan International Nepal’s Country Strategy 2023-28, the PS will play a significant role in achieving its objective through this project, as demonstrated by its high sense of accountability, mutual respect and teamwork. As the PS, he/she must have an in-depth understanding of project management for smooth facilitation including people management, effective organisational and programme communication, partnership management and adherence to quality programming and compliance (Government of Nepal and Donor).
ROLE PROFILE
Title: Project Specialist- SAFE Girls
Functional Area: Program - Lead and Decide (Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights(SRHR) and Gender Based Violence)
Reports to Direct: Regional Manager, Regional Office West
Matrix: Program, Partnership and Impact Director
Location: Country Office, Kathmandu
Travel required: Yes (25%)
Grade: D1
Type: Open to all applicants, Fixed term employment until Dec 2026; based in Country office- Kathmandu