Position: District Coordinator

Duty Station: Khalanga, Salyan with frequent field travel

The District Coordinator will be responsible for supporting in overall management of the SMNHS project in the Salyan district through the local Partner Organization including technical support in planning, implementing, and monitoring activities and ensuring compliance.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management

• Support to develop an annual project plan, and implement, and monitor the project activities to ensure that they are being implemented following the DIP and program implementation guidelines. 

• Build sound relationships and coordinate with Partner Organizations, the Health Office (HO) in the district, the District Coordination Committee, the urban/rural municipality, health facilities at the ward level (HF) and other stakeholders to maintain the program schedule and achieve program deliverables at the district level.

• Review routine requests for equipment, supplies and other needs (program and administrative) and forward them to the cluster/country office for procurement.

• Coordinate and ensure the District Project Advisory Committee (DPAC) meeting per the Social Welfare Council's rule.

• Identify and preempt any serious issues and forward them to the line manager and management, and support the partner organization team for program planning and implementation

• Support to conduct the performance review plan annually or as needed.

• Ensure appropriate usage of office equipment and supplies.

• Oversee financial projection and expenditure tracking, ensure the appropriate financial management at partner organizations as per policies on time, and regularly maintain financial reporting to the cluster office.

• Guide to list out the program logistics at district and municipalities and ensure that was registered in HO, respective municipalities and health facilities and recipient inventory book before distribution to the designated facilities and personnel.

• Develop partnership scope with municipalities in various activities like BC renovation /construction, equipment support, training activities, community awareness activities, etc. in coordination with a partner organization.

• Performs other duties, as required.

Technical

• Provides technical support to the partner organization, HO, municipal offices, HFs and program focal persons with a special focus on annual health review, capacity building on data management, data analysis, results-oriented program, planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation methods and principles, and requirements of relevant donors to ensure compliance.

• Takes the lead to track program progress against program indicators, and online database entry and ensures early identification of any areas needing remedial action.

• Frequent field visits to monitor and facilitate the implementation process and follow-up to ensure the quality of program deliverables.

• Be proactive in supporting the OHW Program and Admin functions

• Assist in updating, reviewing, and developing technical field visit tools, and M&E tools as necessary to cope with the operating environment and establishment of effective communication systems within the district

• Coordinate the implementation of baseline surveys, and program evaluation and conduct the monitoring and supervision visits at the district, municipal and health facility levels.

• Promote the use of data to inform decision-making and link evidence-based approaches to the achievement of results.

• Support operational research and specialized studies at the district level.

• Solicit and manage local data collection and research teams, as needed.

• Contribute to preparing regular progress reports, technical deliverables, presentations, and annual work plans at the district and municipal levels.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports. Also, prepare donor-specific reports if required

• Receive and analyze the MNH related activities of the municipality and identify potential areas of partnership 

• Provide technical support on MNH activities if requested by the municipality.

Job Specifications (minimum job requirements):

Academic qualification and work experience: 

• Master’s degree in Public health with two years of previous experience in a related field or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or Nursing from a recognized University with more than five years of experience in the related field.

Skills and abilities:

• Understanding of health care delivery systems in the Federal context and activities at different levels especially at the district level and below.

• Ability to function as a self-starter with limited supervision.

• Knowledge and experience using MS Office and statistical packages, email and the Internet.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Nepali and English.

• Ability to manage people, good interpersonal skills, and experience working in a team.

• Good analytical skills, and experience with program oversight.

• Knowledge and experience in program management and data management.

• Practical experience in facilitation and negotiation skills with government counterparts/stakeholders at different levels.

WHAT WE VALUE

At OHW, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we understand the value of developing a team with different perspectives, educational backgrounds, and life experiences. We prioritize diversity within our team, and we welcome candidates from all gender identities, castes, religious practices, sexual orientations, and abilities – among many others. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for positions at OHW.

Application Procedures:

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to visit the link at https://forms.gle/azYUjq6mvDiBsVHDA and submit their application through the online portal by January 22, 2025.

OHW reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or modify the whole recruitment process and reject any/all applications without specifying any reasons whatsoever.

Organization Information

All women and newborns are entitled to quality maternal and newborn healthcare services before, during, and after childbirth, no matter where they live. One Heart Worldwide (OHW) is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization implementing Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) system-strengthening interventions in Nepal. Our theory of change is based on direct partnership with local government authorities and program stakeholders. We seek to improve access to quality care in remote, underserved areas of Nepal, where mothers and their newborns are the most vulnerable.

Job Summary

This is an hourly consultancy position. Qualified applicants can work up to 30 hours per week. Qualified applicants may be based anywhere in the world. The grant writer will be expected to support the fundraising team’s goal of submitting an average of 100 grant proposals/year. Funding requests range from USD 10,000 to USD 2M. More specifically, the grant writer will:

Funding Opportunities:

• Research new funding opportunities, determine eligibility, and obtain information on application processes.

Proposal development:

• Collaborate with our colleagues in Nepal to obtain relevant details for each grant proposal, including project-specific information, targets, and budgets.

• Develop initial drafts for each proposal, including budgets

• Participate in the group editing process to finalize each proposal

• Compile all necessary supporting documents for each proposal

Support the grants team:

• Step in as needed with other grants-related duties. Attend weekly staff meetings and other team meetings as needed.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• 3-5 years of experience as a non-profit organization grant writer

• Excellent written communication skills in English

• Strong organizational skills with impeccable attention to detail, critical thinking, and analytical skills

• Flexible team player with a high emotional intelligence and the ability to interact with a variety of internal and external professionals

• Comfortable operating independently and possessing a strong proactive communication style regarding task completion

• Comfortable with Google Suite, Adobe, and Dropbox

• Be passionate about improving the health of women and newborns in challenging environments.

Bonus Points if you have:

• Previous remote work experience

• Experience working with maternal/child health organizations or for any global health nonprofit

• Knowledge of international and humanitarian affairs, nonprofit/INGO management, philanthropic and/or international development funding landscape

• Experience writing successful grant proposals for USAID or other government funding agencies

• Experience working in a diverse, cross-cultural environment

• Existing familiarity with Nepali culture and global maternal/neonatal health trends

Compensation Information

$35 to $45 per hour, depending on your experience

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

Please send your CV and a cover letter to Careers@oneheartworldwide.org

Attention to Ms. Linda George.

In your cover letter, please indicate major grant writing successes, including dollar amounts won, the types of funders you have worked with (High net worth individuals? Corporate foundations? Bilateral funders?), and how you would help our organization find new funders.

Start Date: February 1, 2025

End Date: December 31, 2025

To enquire about open internships, please send your CV and a brief introduction of your interest to linda [@] oneheartworldwide.org