Job Opening ID: 19872
Location: Achham, Nepal
Full/Part time: Full Time
Vacancy Type: Service Contract
Level: SB5/Peg-1
Rotational/Non Rotational: Non-rotational
Duration: 1 year initially with possibility of extension 
Education & Work Experience: Master's Degree with at least 7 years of experience.
Deadline: 21 August 2024 by 5:30 PM NPT

The Position:
The Local Unit Project Coordinator will be based at district level and will be responsible for liaison and coordination with the local government and UNFPA Implementing Partners (IPs) at Palika level. S/he will be reporting to the Provincial Head; will oversee the implementation of GBVPR project activities at district level and be responsible for establishing and nurturing strong working relationships with Palika officials and project stakeholders.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, and exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to delivering excellence in program results.

Job Purpose
Advancing gender equality and promoting the empowerment of women are key priorities in the UNFPA Strategic Plan 2018-2021.

UNFPA is a leading player in Gender-Based Violence prevention and response in Nepal. The Country Office manages a portfolio of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) programmes, focused both on multi-sectoral essential services and on  prevention. This includes its flagship GBV Prevention and Response (GBVPR) project, jointly funded by the Governments of Norway and Switzerland. Evaluations and reviews have shown positive results from the first phase of the project, and there is scope to consolidate and further expand the GBV portfolio through a second phase of the project. This position is intended to assist the country office in managing the second phase of the GBVPR project as well as to further enhance and grow UNFPA Nepal’s programmatic and thought leadership in this area.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

•  Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Public Administration, Gender Based Violence, Development Studies, Social Sciences or relevant disciplines.

Knowledge and Experience:

• At least 7 years of progressive working experience at the community, district and national levels in programme planning, management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field preferably within the UN system.
• Good analytical skills and ability to understand and adapt to complex socio-cultural backgrounds in terms of overall programming.
• Excellent command of oral and written English and Nepali are essential; knowledge of other local languages will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated leadership, facilitation and team working skills and ability to establish harmonious working relations with other UN agencies, I/NGOs and most importantly with the government counterparts and civil society organizations.
• Demonstrated capability and good understanding of UNFPA’s mandate in particular related to population dynamics, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and gender equality.
• Proficient in application of computer/office software packages (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point etc.).
• Experience of working in the UN will be an asset.
• Experience in office management and documentation.
• Willingness to travel frequently.
• Courtesy, tact and the ability to function in a multicultural work environment.

Note: For further details please refer attached TOR.

Disclaimer
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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.

UNFPA has a zero-tolerance against Sexual exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and sexual harassment (SH). Everyone is responsible for preventing sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), and all UN personnel must adhere to the standards of conduct that preserves PSEA principles (both during work hours and outside work hours). All selected candidates will, therefore, go through a safe hiring process.

The UN is committed to ensuring inclusive and accessible participation for all, including in written tests/interviews. Please let us know, should you need reasonable accommodation for the interview/written test and we will make sure to arrange accordingly. 

*Reasonable accommodation means necessary and appropriate modifications and adjustments not imposing a disproportionate or undue burden, where needed in a particular case, to ensure to persons with disabilities the enjoyment or exercise on an equal basis with others of all human rights and fundamental freedoms (Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Article 2).