Position: Gender Equality and Gender Based Violence (GBV) Expert, 2 positions
Category: Service Contract category (SB 4/Peg II)
Duty stations: UNFPA Provincial Offices in Butwal and Janakpur
Eligibility: Completion of Advanced Degree in Gender Equality and Development or Social Sciences and/or other related field; Five years of progressively relevant experience in policy and advocacy as well as in programme management in a related field preferably within the UN system; Good analytical skills and ability to understand and adapt to complex socio-cultural contexts; Excellent knowledge of the government systems and its functions, particularly related to Gender Equality and GBV; Demonstrated leadership, facilitation and team working skills, and ability to establish harmonious working relations with other the Government, I/NGOs, UN agencies and other development partners; Demonstrated capability of good understanding of technical cooperation in Gender Equality and GBV including humanitarian settings; Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages; Experience in gender-related data management, analysis and meaningful interpretation; Excellent command of oral and written English and Nepali are essential; Knowledge of other local language will be value addition; Willingness and capability to be stationed in remote districts of Nepal and undertake duty travel to rural areas; Courtesy, tact and the ability to function in a multicultural work environment.
How to apply: More detailed information, including the detailed Terms of Reference, competency profile and education/experience and other requirements can be found here. Applicants (Nepalese nationals only) must complete a Personal History Form (P-11), together with a curriculum vitae (CV) and application letter. P-11 form can be downloaded from the link. Please send your applications only by email to jobs.nepal@unfpa.org clearly marking the Position Title in the Subject of your email.
Deadline for applications: Thursday, 25 July 2019 by 5.00pm Nepal time. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. UNFPA will only respond to applicants to whom we have further interest.
Work environment: UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all, including persons with disabilities.
Notice: UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
