Background


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Strengthening National Planning and Monitoring Capacity program (SNPMC) is designed to promote a more effective, responsive and coordinated approach to inclusive development through evidence based planning and policy formulation. The SNPMC is a four year program starting from July 2013. The SNPMC will support to 1) strengthen institutional capacity to produce high quality data on development issues and trends focusing on poverty reduction and inclusive development, 2) institutionalize national monitoring and evaluation system, 3) Analysis of evidence and existing policies to inform policy making and planning for inclusive development.  The National Planning Commission with the support from United Nation Development Program is leading the implementation in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bureau of Statistics.  
 

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the National Program Director, Inclusive Development Policy Specialist (IDPS) works under the direct supervision of the National Program Manager of the Strengthening National Planning and Monitoring Capacity Program (SNPMC). The IDPS will have the following responsibilities:

  • Assist NPM to prepare detailed programme work-plan, schedule and budget for the policy component of the project.
  • Prepare detailed work packages for each activity of the policy component;
  • Provide technical support to the head of economic management division/NPC in integrating findings and recommendations of the various reviews and policy papers into planning system and policy reform;
  • Provide technical support to NPC in promoting inclusive development in planning and policy making through partnership with private sector;
  • Promote gender and social inclusion across all project activities;
  • Provide technical support to NPC in the area of Istanbul Program of Action and LDC graduation strategy.
  • Assist NPC and UNDP for the resource mobilization particularly for the policy component of the project.
  • Coordinate with the Ministry of Finance, Nepal Rastra Bank, CBS and other relevant stakeholders to plan and implement policy component of the program;
  • Prepare concept notes and terms of references to implement project activities in consultation with the National Program Manager;
  • Prepare technical papers with reference to inclusive development, green economy, private sector development.
  • Lead or be involved in various studies and assessments conducted by the program;
  • Provide inputs to the reports prepared by the consultants and ensure the quality and timeliness of the reports.
  • Carry out any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

  • Demonstrates integrity;
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
  • Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

  • Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Focuses on impact and results and responds positively to feedback;
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
  • Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors, at the senior levels;
  • Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
  • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
  • Excellent writing and analytical skill in drafting concept notes, policy papers. .

Knowledge Management and Learning:

  • Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
  • In-depth knowledge on development issues;
  • Ability to advocate and provide policy advice at the highest levels of Government.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Master’s degree in social science preferably in economics or relevant field.

Experience:

  • 7 years of experience on the policy work in the area of inclusive development, poverty reduction, employment creation and economic growth;
  • Good knowledge and understanding of Human Development, dynamics of poverty and exclusion in Nepal.
  • Good understanding of Nepal’s national level planning and monitoring system;
  • Experience with programme management and co-ordination and a proven ability to co-ordinate a complex matrix of development programme;
  • Working experience with UNDP and understanding of UNDP policy and procedures will be an advantage.
  • Understanding and knowledge of basic computer applications such as MSWord, Excel and database management.

 Language:

  • Fluency in both spoken and written Nepali and English languages is required.