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Project Management Consultant

Category: Individual Consultant Contract

Duration: 7.5 months

Duty Station: UNFPA Nepal Country Office

Deadline: Monday, 3 May 2021 by 5.00 pm Nepal time

Purposes: The UNFPA Nepal 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 Government of Norway and Switzerland; and 3 shorter-term GBV Response to COVID-19 projects supported by the EU, the DFAT and UKaid.

This position is intended to assist the country office in managing the inception, set up and implementation of the GBVPR project as well as to ensure coherence between the development and humanitarian GBV projects. The GBV Programme Consultant, under the supervision of the GBV Team Leader, will provide high quality programme management, implementation and coordination support in order to ensure compliance with international standards across the UNFPA mandated areas of work.

Eligibility: Master’s Degree in Project Management, Gender, Social Work, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health or related field. At least 5 years of professional experience in project and program management of complex, multi-year donor-funded programs. Experience of working in UNFPA, and understanding of UNFPA systems an added advantage. Experience on working on GBV an added advantage. Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English, Excellent facilitation, presentation and analytical skills.

How to apply: More detailed information, including the detailed Terms of Reference, competency profile and education/experience and other requirements can be found at https://nepal.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/vacancies/tor_project_manage.... Applicants (Nepali 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 https://bit.ly/2PoRUVm. 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: Monday, 3 May 2021 by 5.00 pm Nepal time. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. UNFPA will only respond to applications to whom we have further interest.

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 persons with disabilities.