Antenna Foundation Nepal (AFN) is an independent, non-profit NGO dedicated to development of public service broadcasting in Nepal. Antenna produces high quality radio (mainly) and TV programs and provides training and technical support of local FM stations to better reach local and rural communities in a two way communication: disseminating information and getting their voices heard.

AFN is looking for a dynamic individual to join its team as the Project Coordinator:

• To ensure Antenna Foundation Nepal's projects are implemented on time and with quality;
• To plan and develop project ideas and proposals in collaborations with project team;
• To initiate and ensure timely and quality submission of donor project proposals;
• To build organizational capacity throughout Antenna Foundation Nepal in Proposal Writing, Report Writing, Monitoring and Evaluation and Project Management.

Major Responsibilities

Project Initiation

• Initiate project proposals/bids as required taking direction from Programme Manager, Producers and Advisors;
• Write project proposals, concept notes,
• Develop project (action) plan, in liaison with Programme and Production Managers, Producers and relevant stakeholders (including donors and beneficiaries);

Implementation

• Manage Project Team and ensure all tasks are being delivered on time;
• Co-ordinate regular meetings of Project Team to discuss progress of the Project against Plan and discuss issues and problems;
• Manage risks and issues that arise and make decisions on actions to be taken to ensure the project deliverables can still be achieved or if there is a risk that they cannot, escalate issues to senior managers.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Co-ordinate progress on project activities and organize (at least) monthly Project Team progress meetings
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/biannual Project Progress reports for Programme Manager and Donor

Project Close

• Close project once satisfied that all the project deliverables from the Project Plan have been met
• Prepare final report for donors (include copy of lessons learnt)

Organization Development

• Support Organization capacity building through the delivery of Proposal Writing, Report Writing, M&E and Project Management skills trainings

Required Skills

Masters in any subjects of social science;

Minimum of 2 years in developing and implementing Projects

Strong analytical (quantitative & qualitative research) skills

Excellent in written and spoken English

To apply please send a CV along with a letter of application highlighting your relevant experiences and why you would best fit the position to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Application Deadline: 20 February 2010