Apply To Head of Programme Position
Basic Job Information
Job Level:
Senior level
No. of Vacancy/s:
1
Employment Type:
Full Time Job
Offered Salary:
Negotiable
Apply Before (Deadline):
2026-05-06
Job Specification
Education Level:
Master’s degree in Development Studies, Business Administration, Law, or a related field
Experience Required:
Minimum 7 years
Professional Skill Required:
Strong knowledge of donor rules (UN, ECHO , EU, etc.) and Nepal’s NGO regulatory framework (SWC)
Other Specification
Minimum 7 years of progressive programme management experience in NGOs/INGOs, including at least 3 years in a senior role.
- Proven experience in compliance, financial controls, and procurement systems.
- Strong knowledge of donor rules (UN, ECHO , EU, etc.) and Nepal’s NGO regulatory framework (SWC).
- Fluency in both English and Nepali.
- High personal integrity and ethical standards.
Key Competencies
- Ethical leadership and role modeling
- Attention to detail in compliance matters
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Commitment to transparency and accountability
Job Description
VCN Nepal is seeking a highly ethical, experienced, and compliance-driven professional to join our senior leadership team as the Head of Programme. This role is critical in strengthening our programme quality, financial accountability, and adherence to compliance standards.
Major Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation, and periodic review of VCN Nepal’s programme strategy.
- Provide strategic leadership for the rollout and scaling of VCN’s Local Nepal initiative across programme districts.
- Ensure full compliance of all programmes with donor regulations, Government of Nepal requirements, and internal VCN’s policies.
- Oversee the entire project cycle—design, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closure.
- Establish and maintain robust compliance and accountability systems across finance, procurement, and programme operations.
- Manage programme budgets in close coordination with the finance team, ensuring efficiency and value for money.
- Develop and manage strategic partnerships with donors, government agencies, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders.
- Represent VCN Nepal in donor meetings, government forums, and inter-agency coordination platforms.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant donor reporting (both narrative and financial).
- Lead, mentor, and supervise programme staff, fostering a culture of integrity, learning, and performance.
- Strengthen accountability to affected populations by ensuring functional feedback and complaint mechanisms.
- Identify programme