Chief of Party Rehabilitation – NEPAL

Handicap International/Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and speaks out to meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. More info: www.hi.org

HI is committed to an employment policy in favour of disabled workers.

JOB CONTEXT:

The epidemiological transition from communicable to non-communicable diseases (NCD) contributes to increased prevalence of disability and general increases in the need for physical rehabilitation services throughout the life cycle, globally and in Nepal. While rehabilitation needs are growing in Nepal, the capacity to address remains limited. Physical rehabilitation services are mainly provided locally, including by five private physical rehabilitation centers (PRC) supported by USAID and by international organizations such as Humanity & Inclusion (HI), with limited coverage and sustainability.

Physical Rehabilitation Activity (PRA) is 5 years program funded by USAID which is aiming to integrate rehabilitation service in the Public Health System. This program started in June 2019 and is working closely with government authorities, Disability People Organizations (DPOs); physiotherapy unit in District hospitals; private rehabilitation services providers and rehabilitation professional associations. The physical rehabilitation activity (PRA) project supports the establishment of a sustainable, integrated, public-private rehabilitation system in order to improve the mobility and functional independence of persons with physical disabilities and other individuals in need of rehabilitation services.

The project has three objectives: (1) the quality of rehabilitation services is strengthened, (2) access to rehabilitation service is increased and (3) sustainability of the five existing USAID/HI supported PRCs is strengthened.

HI Nepal is looking for a Chief of Party for 12 months (renewable).

YOUR MISSION:

As Chief of Party (COP), you are in charge of the rehabilitation service delivery, including professional rehabilitation skill development; systems development for technical collaboration between public and private sector and quality control for project interventions. You are the main person of contact with the Donor and related national authorities on behalf of the project.

You will be in charge of the overall implementation of the project and will act as a focal point for any contacts with USAID.

In this framework, your main responsibilities are :

1. Management:

• Be the manager of the project team
• Contribute to steering organization transformation, in particular through managerial and work practice change and continuous improvement of working processes

1. Standards and expertise
2. Operational management

• Ensures the proper implementation of the project, in collaboration with the relevant services and in line with general standards and procedures
• Ensures data management of the project
• Coordination & partnership management
• Project Finance Management
• Donor Grant Management

1. Influence, communication and advocacy

• Develops HI’s external influence (forums, operational & strategic alliances, etc.) and the organization’s external representation (events, media) in its area of responsibility.

YOUR PROFILE:

• You hold a Master degree in Public health or any related thematic
• You have at least 5 years in a rehabilitation managerial position, or related health service delivery programs, ideally in Nepal or elsewhere in Asia;
• You have at least 6 years as proven managerial experience in related work
• You show strong leadership and communication skills
• English (spoken and written proficiency), Nepali is highly appreciated

CONDITIONS:

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

• 12 months International contract (renewable) starting from September 2022

• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:

  • Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
  • Pension scheme adapted to the situation of our employees
  • Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution
  • Repatriation insurance paid by HI
  • Position open to families
  • Housing: individual taken in charge by HI

If you are resident in the country, a local package is applicable :

• 385 200 NPR gross salary/month
• additional package elements