OPERATIONS MANAGER NEPAL

Pact seeks an Operations Manager for an anticipated five-year, USAID-funded project to promote local governance in Nepal's Eastern Terai. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project. The Operations Manager will work directly under Pact's Chief of Party and share the responsibility for: day-to-day implementation; managing national staff; developing and maintaining good working relationships with host government officials, civic participation organizations, local community-based organizations, and other stakeholders; and providing technical assistance and direction to the program. The manager will also mentor and train the operational unit which includes overseeing the general office, finance, grants & contracts and procurement. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee program implementation and logistics for all components of the program including rapid roll-out; supervision of day-to-day field office activities; and working with the COP to manage field staff, subcontractors and consultants. Establishes and maintains administrative records. Tracks non-expendable property. Oversee grants and financial management and procurement. Oversee the arrangement of in-country and international travel including ensuring USAID is notified of all planned travel. Ensure country clearances are processed in a timely manner. Perform other duties as assigned. Perform all work safely and maintain a safe working environment. QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated experience in project implementation and management; Experience supervising complex and challenging field operations in closed societies and/or fragile, transitional or developing countries. Direct knowledge of logistics and procurement procedures. Experience with monitoring and evaluation best practices preferred. Previous exposure to a diversity of local governance and capacity building interventions. Subgrant and commodity management experience. Experience working on a USAID-funded project. Strong English language skills; preference for candidates with Nepali or other South Asian language skills. Education and Experience Requirements: Advanced degree in relevant field; 7-10 years progressive experience in activities related to local governance, community development and capacity building. TO APPLY: Please go to www.pactworld.org and complete an on-line application. Apply by July 10, 2011. Disclaimer: This job description summarizes the responsibilities assigned to the position; however it does not contain an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Periodically, employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment at Pact is a voluntary "at will" relationship.