Job Identification:15026
Apply Before: 12/13/2023, 05:30 PM
Locations: Kathmandu, Nepal
Job Schedule: Full time
Vacancy Type: Individual Consultancy
Contract Duration: 11 months
Job Category: Gender Equality & Human Rights
Education & Work Experience: Master's Degree - 5 year(s) experience
Purpose of consultancy
The project management support consultant will support the initial phase of the two-year extension of the GBVPR-II project from February 2024 to December 2024. The extension entails several changes in the project design and implementation strategy. With the change in the GBVPR management team and transitions, additional management support is required to ensure a smooth beginning of the extended phase of the project that prioritizes the institutionalization of the project gains and GBV sector coordination at all levels of government.
Scope of work
The national consultant will provide the following services not limited to:
- Under the direct supervision of the Program Specialist, the project management support consultant shall support the development of detailed implementation plans and partner work plans in alignment with the project extension proposal.
- Support the documentation process for re-strategizing implementing partnerships in the year 2024 and beyond.
- Support the operational closure of the GBVPR-II implementing partne to be discontinued in the extension phase.
- Serve as the Secretariat for the GBV sector coordination at the federal level.
- Work in close coordination with other related units/programs particularly the Policy, Advocacy, and Partnership Unit for the successful implementation of the policy and other related activities.
- Support the startup of EWPN program interventions in Karnali Provinceworking in close coordination with implementing partners and Provincial and Local Government.
- Monitoring and Supervision of EWPN interventions in Madhesh, Karnali, and Sudur Paschim Provinces.
- Draw linkages and synergies between GBVPR and EWPN interventions and propose realignment of activities to reflect the synergies.
Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:
- Advanced degree in social studies, management, or international cooperation.
- Five years of relevant experience in the development field, especially in partner/grant management, especially with UN agencies or development partners.
- Knowledge of governance and awareness of the development work of civil society organizations, preferably in Nepal.
- Knowledge and experience of working with civil society organizations/INGOs/UN agencies/Donors will be an asset.
- The consultant should have the ability to organize work independently with minimum supervision.
- He/she also has to work productively in a multicultural team and be able to work under pressure, gain support from others, and produce quality work.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Fluency in English is required and knowledge of the Nepali language is an asset.
How to apply
Full job description of the position can be accessed via link UNFPA External Career Site and only online applications using this link will be accepted.
Notice: There is no application, processing, or other fee at any stage of the application 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. 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 people from minority groups, persons with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ communities.
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