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The Program Officer at INF Australia will coordinate and administer assigned international development programs and projects, maintain project documentation, monitor implementation progress, and support compliance with organizational and donor requirements. The role involves working closely with the Nepal Programs Manager and overseas implementing partners to ensure the effective coordination and administration of programs and projects.

Benefits

• Full-time, permanent employment
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A supportive & collaborative environment

Task & responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer development programs and projects implemented through partner organizations in Nepal.
• Prepare, maintain and review project documentation, including ANCP Annual Development Plans, Annual Performance Reports, implementation schedules and supporting records.
• Monitor progress against timelines, deliverables and key performance indicators, escalating administrative issues as required.
• Collect, verify and analyze monitoring and evaluation data and prepare summaries of project outcomes.
• Liaise with implementing partners and stakeholders to obtain updates, clarify reporting requirements and address routine operational matters.
• Maintain project registers, correspondence, meeting records, reporting schedules and accurate administrative files.
• Prepare draft project reports, grant documentation, funding submissions and supporting materials for management review.
• Coordinate follow-up actions from project meetings, program reviews and management decisions.
• Support compliance documentation and reporting against donor, DFAT and organizational requirements.
• Contribute to improvements in program administration, reporting and recordkeeping processes.

Qualification & experience

• Relevant qualification in project management, business administration, international development or a related field, or at least three years of experience in lieu of formal qualification
• Experience in program administration, project coordination or a comparable role.
• Strong skills in documentation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder communication.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, problem-solving and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets and database systems.
• Experience in not-for-profit or international development programs and familiarity with DFAT ANCP requirements are desirable.