Senior Consultant, Project Management and Oversight
Category: Individual Consultant Contract
Duty Station: UNFPA Nepal Country Office, Kathmandu
Deadline: Wednesday, 14 October 2020 by 5.00 Nepal time
Background: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is recruiting a senior consultant to support the implementation of the UNFPA Nepal Family Planning Project (NFPP) for three months. This will entail liaising with the implementing partners, oversight of programme activities, developing an exit strategy and transition to the next phase, and ensuring proper documentation and reporting of the project results.
Eligibility: Advanced degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or relevant subject, expertise in the area of health policy, programme oversight and management is desirable. At least 7 years of professional experience in the area of strategic planning, project management, and coordination in the area of public health. Working experience in Nepal is desirable. Excellent English language skills, both oral and written. The ability for communication in the Nepali language is preferable.
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 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/3cOOoLr. 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: Wednesday, 14 October 2020 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.
