Programme Specialist

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

WFP Nepal’s Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2019-2023 aims to contribute to six Strategic Outcomes (SOs) that are aligned to five Strategic Results of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for Development). A total of ten Activities are being implemented under the CSP.

The Six Strategic Outcomes (SO) are:

SO 1: affected populations in Nepal have timely access to adequate food and nutrition during and in the aftermath of natural disasters and/or other shocks.

SO 2: Food Insecure people in targeted areas have improved nutrition throughout the key stages of the life-cycle by 2025.

SO 3: Vulnerable communities in remote, food-insecure areas of Nepal have improved food security and resilience to climate and other shocks by 2030.

SO 4: The Government of Nepal has strengthened capabilities to provide essential food security services and respond to crises by 2023.

SO 5: Government efforts towards achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 are supported by inclusive and coherent policy frameworks across all spheres of government by 2023.

SO 6: Humanitarian and development partners have access to reliable common services by the end of 2023. The UNV will work for Climate change adaptation and resilience building activities related to SO 3 and country capacity strengthening activities related to SO 4 and 5.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Results / Expected deliverables:

• Produce high quality concept notes, project and programme documents on issues of Climate change adaptation, resilience and Disaster Risk reduction.

• Review and comment on the technical and analytical quality of project proposals and documents produced by partners, government ministries and UN agencies.

• High level analytical and technical advice provided to the different units in WFP Nepal country office, government ministries and cooperating partners.

• Contribute to capacity strengthening through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with government and non-governmental counterparts, including WFP’s Cooperating Partners (CPs).

• Support the oversight of WFP Nepal’s climate change focused programmes and pro-jects to ensure timely delivery and results reporting.

• Provide advisory support to the WFP Nepal country office in project design and re-source mobilization.

• Participate in conferences, meetings, reviews and consultations focusing on DRR, CCA and resilience and contribute to such discussion.

• Perform any other duties, related to the assignment.

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Knowledge Sharing, Managing, Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Vision, Working in Teams

Policy analysis and formulation; Programme / Project design and management; Monitoring, reporting, evaluation and knowledge management; Excellent writing and communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate through multiple mediums; Excellent skills in word processing, power point, excel and data analysis software; General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration, is considered an advantage.

Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, lies under the Phase II of the UN Security classification, but is subject to change depending on the development of the security situation. Living conditions in Kathmandu are good. Comfortable inexpensive flats (furnished and unfurnished) are available in Kathmandu. Both imported and local foods and clothing are abundantly available. There is a short supply of water while it is also not safe to drink without treatment. Public transport is easily available and generally reliable though traffic congestion is extremely high. Kathmandu has a temperate climate with coldest temperature reaching just above zero at the night during the winter and mild but humid during the monsoon period, mid-June to end September.