UNDP Jobs - 45231- Re-advertisement:Intervention Manager Component 2

Re-advertisement:Intervention Manager Component 2 - Policy Dialogue - NPPP III (Opent to Nepalese nationals only) NEX Project

Location :

NPSO with extensive visits to MEDEP and MEDPA districts., NEPAL

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

01-Jun-2014

Application Deadline :

28-Apr-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Other

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Annual contract and extended based on performance

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Re-advertisement : 39447 - Intervention Manager Component 3 (Policy dialogue) (Candidates who have applied earlier need not re-apply):

The goal of the Microenterprise Development Programme (MEDEP) is to contribute to the poverty reduction and employment generation efforts of the Government of Nepal (GoN) through micro-entrepreneurship development. This approach is in line with the strategy of the GoN’s periodic plans.

During the fourth phase of MEDEP, 73,000 new micro entrepreneurs will be created (30,000 with MEDEP resources, 32,000 by MEDPA and 11,000 Local Bodies) with particular focus on supporting households that are living below the national poverty line, women and the socially excluded, by strengthening the national system to support the establishment of micro-enterprise start-ups. This will be achieved by building the capacities of government at central and local levels to develop and implement policies for the support of micro-entrepreneurship, as well as by strengthening access to markets, finance and business development services.

Building on its experience of 15 years of providing support to micro-entrepreneurs in Nepal, MEDEP will create micro-enterprises indirectly, by mentoring and supporting the strengthening of the GoN’s Micro Enterprise Development for Poverty Alleviation (MEDPA). The programme will be implemented in partnership with central and local government institutions, as well as by supporting non-government and private sector organisations. MEDEP’s outcome therefore will not be limited to just creating new entrepreneurs. Its main contribution will instead be to endow Nepal with a sustainable institutional setup for the delivery and support of entrepreneurship even after the end of the programme.

MEDEP will also support peace and stability in Nepal, by significantly contributing to addressing poverty and social exclusion, which are among the root causes of conflict in the country.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Intervention Manager for Component 2 (Policy Dialogue) will be responsible for achieving the outcomes of Component 2. The IMC2 will develop and implementing a portfolio of interventions aimed at strengthening the capacity of the Government of Nepal and Micro-entrepreneurs associations to dialogue and make use of evidence in improving the policy and regulatory environment for micro-enterprise. The IMC2 will work directly under the National Programme Manager (NPM), and in close collaboration with the other Intervention Managers, in particular with intervention the Manager for Component 1.

Lead the development of a comprehensive study to identify and assess the key research organisations with the mandate, interest, and capacity to deliver research on micro-enterprise development and issues pertaining to micro-entrepreneurship;
Develop a clear strategic vision for Component 2, updating the Component‘s intervention logic and monitoring progress on the achievement of the Component‘s objectives;
Work closely with Chief Technical Advisor to provide the necessary advice and capacity building support for the establishment of an effective dialogue platform for government and private sector to monitor the implementation of MEDPA and discuss policy issues that are relevant to micro-entrepreneurship;
Coordinate the work of the 8 APSO Government Support Officers in the districts in their effort to help local DDCs to establish local dialogue platforms;
Support selected research organisations to produce quality research that is relevant to micro-entrepreneurship policies, within the framework of a successful commercial strategy;
Help government make use of evidence in improving policy making and dialoguing with the private sector.
Mentor micro-enterprise organisations to advocate effectively with government, by building their capacity to identify, research, present issues to government and involve their membership base in the process;
Ensure that MEDEP activities are planned and implemented in a gender sensitive and inclusive manner and that all implementing partners are sensitized and trained in gender and social inclusion;
Review the existing micro-enterprises and other enterprises related policies, acts, by-laws, guidelines, etc. in the MoI and elsewhere and advocate and provide technical support to relevant organisation to make it micro-enterprise friendly;
Provide policy advisory to the MEDEP NPM and GoN on improving policies, regulations and guidelines for the successful implementation of MEDPA.

Competencies

Corporate competencies:

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

Functional competencies:

The candidate should be highly motivated, possess good analytical skills, and an ability to lead teams.
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.

Knowledge Management and Learning:

Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
In-depth knowledge on development and gender and social inclusion issues;
Oral and written communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Masters degree in economics, business, law or relevant fields.

Experience:

Minimum of seven years of experience in designing and implementing programmes that support advocacy, voice and accountability and/or proven experience in successful business membership organisations, civil society organisations or advocacy groups;
The candidate should be highly motivated, possess good analytical skills, and an ability to lead teams;
S/he should be able to demonstrate an attitude for problem-solving and original thinking.

Language:

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

Computer Skills:

Should possess understanding and knowledge of the basic computer systems necessary for:

(a) data analysis; and
(b) programme management and coordination (i.e. word processing and budgeting and accounting software).