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UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is looking for a National Programme Officer - Sexual and Reproductive Health (NO B) for its Country Office in Kathmandu.

Eligibility: Advanced university degree in public health or medicine. At least two years of relevant professional experience in managing SRH or health programmes; experience in policy advocacy, documentation, development of national strategies, protocols and training packages; good understanding of the Nepal Government’s population related policies, laws, policy making processes and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with the relevant Government partners and other stakeholders.

The position requires knowledge of computer and office software packages (MS Word, Excel and Power Point etc.). Excellent written and communication skills in both Nepali and English are required. 

UNFPA offers an attractive compensation package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes competitive salary and health insurance.

How to apply: Candidates (Nepalese nationals only) must complete a Personal History Form (P-11), and attach a curriculum vitae (CV). The P-11 form can be downloaded from http://un.org.np/attachments/un-agencies-personal-history-form-p11. Please send your applications only by email to jobs.nepal@unfpa.org clearly marking the Vacancy Number and Position Title in the Subject of your email.

Deadline for applications: 12 April 2016 by 5:30pm Nepali time. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. UNFPA will only respond to applicants in whom we have further interest.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. UNFPA is committed to workforce diversity. UNFPA is a non-smoking environment.