Project Officer

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

The Climate Promise phase II project focus on Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) implementation, technical support, and institutional capacity building to raise ambition and accelerate action. UNDP is supporting to scale and speed NDC implementation, amplify NDC ambition, and leverage the stakeholder engagement processes for the NDC revision process to help all actors to be agents of change on climate ambition.

The Support Programme on Scaling up Climate Ambition on Land Use and Agriculture through NDCs and NAPs (SCALA) is a multi-year initiative funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) through its International Climate Initiative (IKI). The programme is designed to support transformative climate action in the land use and agriculture sectors to reduce GHG emissions and/or enhance removals, as well as strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate change in participant countries. Its specific objective is for countries to have translated their NDC and/or NAPs into actionable and transformative climate solutions in land-use and agriculture with multi-stakeholder engagement. It emphasizes collaboration between the public and private sectors to drive implementation.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Portfolio Manager or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Specialist will:

1) Support in management of programme implementation, including personnel, subcontracts, training, administrative support, technical and financial reporting;

• Prepare project quarterly and annual work plans and budgets and take lead in preparing work plans and budget for SCALA project. • Facilitate support in coordination and implementation of agreed work plan as per the SCALA; • Support to ensure project resources, aligned with overall project resources are effectively used to achieve set project outputs and outcomes; • Work closely with Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD), UNDP HQ and UNDP CO team to ensure that all reports, documents and other outputs prepared by service providers are of high quality and are targeted towards achieving CP objectives as planned; • Coordinate with UNDP and FAO in organizing planning/implementation meetings, Project Steering Committee meetings and technical committee meetings. • Support in development of terms of reference for experts and consultancy firms as well as management of their contracts.

2) Support in coordination process for creating strategic partnership with key stakeholders; • Support UNDP CO to coordinate the activities of the partners in the programme to ensure harmonization and avoid redundancy. • Work closely with UNDP CO to provide logistical and organizational support for in-country coordination meetings, capacity-building workshops, and training sessions. • Prepare meeting minutes of meetings hosted by MoALD, UNDP and FAO for implementation of SCALA activities along with consultations organized; • Support UNDP CO to prepare documentation of coordination meetings, workshops, and trainings (including concept notes, invitation letters, lists of participants, etc.). • Support in providing innovative ideas to build and strengthen partnership with relevant stakeholders to achieve the CP results.

3) Support in providing technical assistance and advisory services. • Coordinate in organizing training and institutional capacity building as indicated in the work plan and project initiation plan; • Support programmatical components under the SCALA Work Plan and work closely with Agriculture Expert on implementation of SCALA work plan. • Support in organizing consultative dialogues and planning processes supported at national and provincial level; • Support in strengthening capacity of sectoral ministries planning and budgeting units for effective monitoring and CP and SCALA based planning and budgeting; • Review the report of the consultants, consulting firm, individual consultant.

4) Support in monitoring, evaluation, reporting and communication of the progress. • Support to formulate targets and key performance indicators for project outcomes and outputs in collaboration with UNDP CO and UNDP regional and global teams; • Support to prepare report on and contribute information on project progress of the work-plan, key milestones and other relevant information to the global project team when requested (annual report, mid-term and terminal evaluations); • Provide regular updates on the project’s progress as requested by UNDP CO and UNDP regional and global teams; • Participate in meeting, training, workshops and events organised by project partners; Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country. • Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results, and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible. • Track progress and prepare progress reports on the SCALA project. • 3 multistakeholder workshops (including TWC, PSC) organized for selection of climate actions. • Strengthen multi-stakeholder coordination and institutional capacities for the integration of NDC and/or NAPs’ priorities on land-use and agriculture in policies, plans and budgets. • Identify policy and financial de-risking measures and business opportunities. • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNDP; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNDP procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented.

Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNDP in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority.

Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues.

Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.

Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities.

Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups.

Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary.

Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNDP’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

national and/or international level in Environment, Climate change, green recovery or other relevant programmes; experience in coordination with stakeholders is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization; Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; Sound security awareness; Have affinity with or interest in Environment volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Living conditions in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, are good. In Kathmandu comfortable inexpensive flats (furnished and unfurnished) are available. Imported and local food and clothing are abundantly available. Water is in somewhat short supply and not safe to drink without treatment. Public transport is easily available and generally reliable. 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. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.