VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

RTI International, the International Education Division, is currently accepting applications for a full-time Regional Manager (One porition for Itahari Region) to support the Early Grade Reading Program (EGRP), a USAID-funded program to improve early grade reading in Nepal. The program works closely with and supports the Government of Nepal's design and initial implementation of a national education model that standarizes early grade reading in public schools. This position is based in Itahari with expected travel to other target districts.

The Regional Manager  will oversee implementation of program activities at the regional level, manage program systems and procedures, provide financial oversight of regional bank accounts, support technical implementation and activities when needed and supervise all staff in the regional office. H/She will be responsible to liaison with government counterparts and other stakeholders to foster good working relationships at the regional level and with the regional offices of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MOEST); liaison with government counterparts at district and Local Education Unit (LEU) level and other stakeholdersl and manage District Coordinators and District Program Officers.

Period of Performance : December 16, 2019 to July 15, 2020

Primary Responsibilities :

• Manage the regional office and staff, supervise technical and support staff, and manage financial and accounting systems, while working closely with the Kathmandu program office
• Monitor overall operational and technical quality and completion of program deliverable
• Oversee and coordinate regionally based key stakeholder meetings to ensure effective Integration of program activities into target districts and close collaboration with community counterparts
• Be responsible for the accuracy of regional program timelines, tasks, milestones, resource requirements, costs, risks and execution
• Manage District Coordinators and District Program Officers in regions and liaise with district teams and Local Education Unit (LEU) level to ensure work is progressing as planned and on schedule
• Contribute to the program's annual work planning, quarterly reporting, monitoring and evaluation and other reporting needs as requested
• Support portfolio managers in the definition and execution of program activities and the development of plans, schedules, budgets and deliverable
• Monitor and review program budget and expenditures, financial forecasts, working with partners to ensure compliance with corporate and client regulations
• Review deliverable invoicing and staff sold time for accuracy and timeliness
• Collaborate with Director of Programs to identify and manage risks and actively participate in the resolution of performance issues with program staff and sub-contractors
• Regularly confer with partners to get performance feedback and to resolve problems or issues should they arise
• Perform other program duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications :

• Master's degree in public administration, business administration or social science with 6 years of experience or Bachelor's Degree in public administration, business administration or social science with 10 years of experience
• At least 6 years of experience managing staff, budgets, and logistics to coordinate a large scale program, preferably in the education sector
• Demonstrated experience in program management, human resources and/or financial administration of programs
• Experience managing international donor programs and USAID experience highly desirable
• Superior integrity, work habits, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines
• Fluent in Nepali and fluency in English language desirable
• Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel and Access

To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to apply via email sranathapa@np-egrp.rti.org by Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Please clearly mark "Application for Regional Manager - Itahari" as subject of the emall. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. RT  is proud te he an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Females and candidates from disadvantaged and socially excluded groups are highly encouraged to apply.