Switzerland: Senior Programme Manager

Norlha is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious association based in Lausanne, Switzerland that supports remote and poor communities in the Himalayas to improve their lives in terms of food security, additional income, sound environment, gender equality. Currently Norlha has projects in Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet/China. To support the management of its programme in Tibet/China Norlha is looking for a:

Senior Programme Manager (M/F)

Volunteer/ internship position, long-term assignment

Job Description

· Lead and actively participate in the exploration of new project opportunities in Tibet/China

· Guide, coach and supervise the field officer in all project management activities, possibly with the help of a Junior Project Officer in Lausanne

· Provide appropriate feedback to and propose adjustments for project activity plans, project budgets and project monitoring reports from field staff

· Establish reports on the implementation of activities and fund use for internal management and informing the funders

· Provide technical information and linking with technical specialists upon demand from field staff

· Participate in formulating and assessing proposals and budgets of new projects

· Organise and supervise the formulation of the next phase of the Tibet/China project

· Collaborate with Fundraising officers to identify potential funding agencies, to provide project information and to assure project reporting to donors

· Collaborate with Communication officers in producing materials about the project targeting general public

· Make field visits to the project area once or twice a year

· In the long term, coordinate and provide a significant contribution to the development of Norlha’s Country Programme strategy for Tibet/China over the next years.

Candidate Profile

· Engagement and experience in international development, involvement in field projects in developing countries (5-10 years or more)

· Experience in key aspects of project management (identification, formulation, planning, monitoring, reporting, financial management)

· Experience in or at least substantial exposure to sustainable agriculture, food security, income generation, and proactive interest in learning more

· Strong intercultural communication and social skills, pronounced respect for other cultures

· Proficient in reporting, in analysis and synthesis

· Excellent speaking and writing skills in English and preferably also in French

· Chinese speaking and reading are a definite asset

· Good knowledge of and affinity with the Himalayas and China are a strength

· Flexible in time schedule and workload acceptance in order to accommodate project management needs

Norlha offers

· Engagement in poverty reduction and development of people in need, focusing on capacity building

· Working in an enthusiastic and motivated cohesive team,

· High degree of autonomy, good sense of responsibility, ample room for initiative

· Direct contact to field staff and beneficiaries.

Duration and working time: minimum 12 months, preferably longer at least 30%

This position is not paid and an applicant must have a currently valid working permit in Switzerland

Location: Norlha office in Lausanne, partial home-based work is possible

Application Process: please apply by sending your cover letter and CV to rh@norlha.org ref. Senior*Programme Manager*

We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted