Programme Manager - Nepal (national position)

On August 26, 2026, a catastrophic flash flood devastated regions near the Nepal-China border, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche from a glacier that caused a sudden, massive surge in rivers like the Bhotekoshi and Lhende Khola. The rapid deluge swept through settlements in districts such as Rasuwa and Nuwakot, destroying villages, roads, and critical infrastructure with little warning. The disaster has resulted in at least 165 confirmed deaths, with hundreds more missing.

• The Programme Manager
• is the highest-ranking position in this response and holds overall operational, programmatic, and partnership responsibility for IsraAID's Nepal response. Will lead all aspects of program cycle management - from planning and implementation to monitoring, reporting, and partner coordination - and serves as IsraAID's primary representative in-country. This role provides direct oversight and supervision to the MHPSS Coordinator and the Logistics Officer, and works in close coordination with HQ teams, any implementing partners and donors.

The Programme Manager ensures that IsraAID's program is implemented to the highest technical, ethical, and fiduciary standards, in compliance with program documents requirements and IsraAID's internal policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management and Oversight

Hold overall accountability for the design, planning, and implementation of IsraAID's programmes in the Nepal response.

Ensure all program activities are implemented on time, within scope, and aligned with approved workplans, budgets, and technical standards.

Maintain a clear and realistic implementation plan across all outputs, with adaptive management in response to evolving field conditions.

Oversee quality assurance across CFS operations, capacity building activities, community outreach, and referral coordination.

Lead rapid assessments, needs analyses, and program design processes, including the preparation of program amendments and extensions.

Ensure all programs are implemented in accordance with IsraAID's programmatic standards, humanitarian principles, and international MHPSS guidelines (CPiE standards, MHPSS Minimum Standards, IASC guidelines).

Partnership Coordination

Serve as IsraAID's primary focal point and relationship manager, maintaining a structured and productive co-implementation partnership.

Chair regular field-level coordination meetings and program review meetings.

Provide strategic guidance and programmatic support to programme team, ensuring alignment with PD objectives and capacity-building goals.

Maintain active coordination with partners, serving as the primary contact for program updates, reporting, and issue resolution.

Represent IsraAID in coordination meetings with national actors, including MHPSS stakeholders.

Staff Management and Technical Support

Directly supervise, coach, and support the MHPSS Coordinator and the Operations Officer.

Provide programmatic direction and ongoing technical oversight to ensure quality implementation at field level.

Identify staffing needs and support recruitment processes in coordination with IsraAID HQ.

Facilitate a positive team culture grounded in accountability, learning, and IsraAID's values.

Conduct regular performance check-ins and contribute to formal performance reviews for direct reports.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

Ensure robust monitoring and data collection systems are in place across all program sites, with data disaggregated by sex, age, and vulnerability.

Consolidate and verify field data from IsraAID teams for internal and donor reporting.

Lead the preparation and timely submission of all programme reports (narrative and financial), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with donor requirements.

Document lessons learned, challenges, and good practices to inform adaptive management and future program design.

Facilitate the structured mid-implementation capacity assessments.

Financial and Administrative Management

Hold responsibility for budget oversight, monitoring expenditure against programmatic targets, and ensuring cost efficiency throughout implementation.

Work closely with the Logistics Officer and IsraAID's finance systems to ensure accurate financial projections, timely liquidations, and compliance with procurement and financial management procedures.

Oversee financial management support, ensuring documentation, reporting, and liquidation requirements are met.

Ensure all procurement, administrative, and operational processes comply with donor and IsraAID standards.

Compliance, Safeguarding, and Ethics

Promote a culture of accountability, safeguarding, and ethical programming across all program activities and partnerships.

Ensure all staff and partners adhere to IsraAID's codes of conduct, PSEA policies, GBV risk mitigation protocols, and child safeguarding standards.

Ensure compliance requirements are met across all reporting periods and program activities.

Uphold the principles of do-no-harm, non-discrimination, local ownership, and humanitarian impartiality in all program decisions.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND COMPETENCIES

Required skills & experience:

Higher education degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field. BA is required; MA is preferred.

Minimum 5 years of experience in humanitarian response or international development, with at least 2 years in a program management or senior coordination role - required.

Demonstrated experience managing programs in the Protection sector (CP, MHPSS, GBV, or related) - required.

Experience managing programs funded by UN agencies, with UNICEF-funded program experience a strong advantage.

Proven ability to manage multi-partner programs and maintain productive relationships with co-implementing partners.

Strong budget management skills, including expenditure tracking and financial reporting.

Experience in monitoring and evaluation, including data collection systems and donor report writing.

Ability to directly supervise, mentor, and support field-based staff.

Fluent in English, written and spoken - required.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and exercise sound independent judgment.

ETHICAL STANDARDS

IsraAID has a zero-tolerance policy towards any acts of misconduct and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. The recruitment process will include all candidates’ declaration and reference checks focused on misconduct and SEA.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

IsraAID is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.