Switzerland: Programme Manager (M/F)

Organization: NORLHA
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 16 Nov 2014

Norlha is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious NGO based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that supports remote and poor communities in the Himalayas to improve their lives in terms of food security, additional income, sound environment, gender equality. Norlha operates in Nepal, Bhutan and China. In Nepal, Norlha currently has three projects linked to sustainable family farming. In order to support the management of these projects Norlha is looking for a:

Programme Manager (M/F)

Volunteer/ internship position, long-term assignment

Mission and activities

1. Guide and monitor programme officers (remotely and in-person) in project management activities and coordinate their work at programme level, in particular following the project implementation through reports from the field, reporting to donors, organising exchange and collaboration among programme officers
2. Contribute to drafting project proposals (in line with programme and general strategy) and to identifying donors
3. Monitor and coordinate financial planning and expenses of projects
4. Recruit programme officers for office in Switzerland (volunteers)
5. Collaborate in joint activities with managers/ officers of other units within Norlha (operations, fund raising, communication)

Candidate Profile

· Engagement and experience in international development, (voluntary) involvement in field projects in developing countries

· knowledge of and preferably experience in the management of development projects (programming and planning)

· Proficient in analysis and synthesis and in reporting

· Excellent speaking and writing skills in English and preferably also in French

· Excellent computer and inter personal skills

· Highly motivated and dynamic personality with a good degree of autonomy, eager to take initiatives and capable to perform in team work

· Comfort working remotely and a high degree of autonomy

· Interest in the “behind-the-scenes” aspects of development work

Norlha offers

· Working for poverty reduction and development of people in need, focus on capacity strengthening

· Project management experience

· Enthusiastic and motivated cohesive team,

· Responsibility, autonomy, room for initiative

Duration and working time: part-time assignment of over 6 months, at 30%, or up to 3 months (with possible extension) at 50% or more.

This part-time, long-term volunteer position is not paid and an applicant must have a currently valid working permit in Switzerland

Location: Merely home-based work with regular visits to Norlha office in Lausanne for meetings.

Closing date for application: when qualified candidate has been assigned

Expected start date: as soon as possible, upon mutual agreement

We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

How to apply:

Please apply by sending your cover letter and CV to rh@norlha.org ref.Programme Manager Nepal