POSITION TITLE: Director of Operations, USAID Agricultural Inputs

LOCATION: Kathmandu, Nepal

UNIT: Agriculture, Resilience & Water

REPORTS TO: Chief of Party

USAID Agricultural Inputs is a new five-year USAID-funded Feed the Future (FTF) activity in Nepal. The aim of USAID Agricultural Inputs is to increase the availability, accessibility, and use of agricultural inputs and technology to improve Nepal’s agricultural productivity.

The activity is implemented by Winrock International in collaboration with five organizations: Center for Environmental and Agricultural Policy, Research, Extension and Development (CEAPRED), MarketShare Associates (MSA), Pathway Technology, Fertilizer Association Nepal (FAN), and Vikara Institute.

USAID Agricultural Inputs will enable lead firms, agrovets, input suppliers, local machinery service providers, and Government of Nepal (GON) change agents and farmers to increase productivity, input supply chain efficiency, market system competitiveness, and strengthen the enabling environment in a way that equitably addresses the needs of women, youth, and members of marginalized groups. USAID Agricultural Inputs will benefit 200,000 farmers in the USAID Feed the Future (FTF) zone of influence.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Operations will be responsible for all partnership, procurement, financial, administration, and human resources functions and staff to ensure resources are used effectively, efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with Winrock, USAID, and all relevant local requirements.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administration and Human Resources Oversee the administration of operational and human resources programs with an emphasis on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), including but not limited to compensation and salary reviews, benefits, annual and sick leave, disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations, performance and talent management, recognition and morale, occupational health and safety, trainings and professional development, procurement, project travel, and records and filing systems.

Lead an effective, timely, transparent, and inclusive hiring and on-boarding process.

Ensure all employee, local consultants, subcontractors, short-term technical assistance, and leasing contracts comply with local labor laws. Ensure regular updating of the Employee Handbook and communications to staff regarding job expectations and to enforce systems, policies, and procedures. Coordinate with local legal counsel as needed.

Finance Working together with the Director of Finance, this Director of Operations will:

Oversee all project budgets and sub-budgets including budget realignments, forecasting, and annual budgeting, cross-checking budget line items with technical activities.

Oversee monitoring of monthly financial performance in relation to budgets and forecasts, obligated funds, commitments, and advances to subcontractors and consultants.

Oversee detailed analyses of costs, budgets, contract, and funding agency requirements as needed Ensure compliance with Winrock and USAID financial policies for the project and its subcontractors through regular reviews, approval workflows, trainings, etc. Partnerships Oversee all aspects of the projects grants and procurement processes.

Coordinate effective communication between project departments in order to develop high-quality, well informed, and Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI)-responsive/transformative grant proposals and narrative reports.

Collaborate with MEL team to design, implement, and provide oversight for a comprehensive grant monitoring and evaluation system including tools for thoughtful, transparent, timely, and inclusive procurement.

Facilitate training and mentoring to program, operations, cross-cutting teams, and MEL staff in compliance with Winrock and USAID regulations, policies, and best practices to ensure high quality implementation.

General Oversee all administrative, HR, financial, and procurement reporting as required in compliance with Winrock, USAID, and all relevant local requirements. Liaise with Winrock US program management, operations, contracts, finance, and procurement support units as needed.

Host Winrock representatives in procurement, financial oversight, contractual compliance, award and grants management, and program administration as needed.

JOB GRADE AND SALARY RANGE:

Grade 11 – NPR 5,134,782 to 6,931,956

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Education Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and 10+ years of relevant experience or master’s degree in relevant field and 7+ years of relevant experience Required Experience & Skills At least 5 years in Human Resource Management Experience implementing HR policies, procedures, and systems including recruitment Experience overseeing procurement processes and compliance Experience managing office staff Refined management, organization, and communication competencies Excellent computer skills (Microsoft 365) Language Requirements Fluent Nepali, Advanced/Professional English

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