UNDP Jobs - 46190- Project Officer (Gender and Social Inclusion)

Project Officer (Gender and Social Inclusion) - (Open to Nepalese Nationals only

Location :

Kathmandu with some travel to fields, NEPAL

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

01-Jul-2014

Application Deadline :

22-May-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year with possibility of extension

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

The Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Programme (CDRMP) has been formulated as part of the Strategic Partnership Framework singed between the BCPR and UNDP, in accordance with the Nepal Risk Reduction Consortium. The programme aims to strengthen the institutional and legislative aspects of DRM in Nepal, by building the capacities of Ministry of Home Affairs, other ministries, and local governments. The CDRMP will also establish strategic linkages between DRM and development sectors. The programme’s intervention in the area of climate risk management, community-based disaster risk management, and emergency preparedness and response will strengthen the overall system of disaster risk management in Nepal. It will integrate gender equality and women empowerment as well as social inclusion issues for sustainable DRM. A knowledge management strategy will support all the programme interventions. In course of implementing the programme, UNDP would build partnerships with the government, NGO’s international agencies, and academic institutions and expand the institutional and knowledge base of disaster risk management in Nepal.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the CDRM Programme Manager (PM) and technical oversight of the DRM Advisor, the incumbent will ensure that Gender Equality and Social Inclusion considerations are integrated into policy advocacy and capacity development support to national and local level DRM mainstreaming overall. In addition, the GESI PO will support to the capacity development of the whole CDRMP Team in integrated GESI into DRM programming.

Ensure the negotiation, design and implementation of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion considerations in selected priority policy advocacy and capacity development interventions for DRM at a national and local level in close collaboration with the National DRM Policy and Capacity Development SPO; the EPR and ER SPO; and the ICRM/DRM SPOs and other POs (35 %)

Guided by the higher level CDRMP programme objectives and design, and in consultation with component leads, national government partners and other key stakeholders, define a relevant and prioritized strategy for GESI integration in selected priority UNDP policy advocacy and capacity development interventions;
Provide direct technical capacity development support to strategic national partners on mainstreaming GESI into DRM;
Ensure the identification, mobilization and management of resources -- services and materials inputs-- needed to implement these selected priority GESI activities and ensure their insertion in a timely and quality manner to achieve maximum results;
Identify potential issues and problems related to GESI to prepare recommendations and plans to address anticipated challenges and to obtain any support/ advice required for the management, planning and control of CDRMP;
Ensure synergy and integration of outputs with those of other CDRMP components and relevant UNDP supported programmes from a GESI perspective;
Ensure coordination and information sharing on GESI strategies, tools and outputs with wider the Nepal Risk Reduction Consortium stakeholders, under the relevant flagships;
Ensure that capacity development strategies support affordability, sustainability and scalability of results;
Develop and maintain effective relations with national government stakeholders and wider NRRC stakeholders to advance buy-in and national ownership of relevant aspects of the CDRMP.

Working with SPOs and POS, support the development of focused strategies for integration of GESI considerations for each of the CDRMP components, providing specific technical inputs as needed (30%).

Provide direct coaching support on identifying high potential entry-points for GESI;
Provide specific technical support on the design and implementation of activities, providing guidance in contracting additional technical resources as needed (see all considerations for management of activities under A above.)

Contribute to wider knowledge generation and knowledge sharing on GESI as well as specific capacity development support for the CDRMP Team. (20%)

Ensure that knowledge including good practices and lessons learned about GESI in DRM are documented and disseminated among national and international stakeholders on an ongoing basis;
Contribute to relevant knowledge networks and communities of practice;
Ensure that latest external knowledge and learning on GESI in DRM are shared with national and international stakeholders in such a way as to contribute to programme results; as well as targeting the CDRMP Team members from an internal GESI capacity development perspective.
Guide CDRMP Team members in learning exercises to build their skills in integrating GESI considerations in their programming.

Support monitoring and evaluation, planning and reporting responsibilities with a GESI sensitive lens. (10%)

Prepare inputs and regular updates to detail work plans, action plans, calendar of events, M&E framework and plan, risk and issue logs in consultation with the implementing partners and stakeholders of the GESI issues;
Contribute to timely reporting - both internal and external (to the Government and donors)following UNDP and CDRMP requirements and established procedures;

In collaboration with relevant SPOs and POs, support the management and monitoring of related financial, administrative, procurement and logistical matters for GESI-related project activities for DRM. (5%)

Ensure effective, transparent and accountable management of financial resources related to project activities, as per UNDP rules and regulations;
In close coordination with the Administrative and Finance team prepare accurate and reliable financial reports related to expenditures for GESI.

Carry out additional related tasks to support the good implementation as per the request of the PM.

Impact of Results

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion considerations will be integrated into strategic policy advocacy and capacity development support to national and local level DRM mainstreaming. In addition, the capacities of the CDRMP Team in integrating GESI into DRM programming are strengthened. At a higher level of results, the contributions of the PO will see increased national capacities for GESI-sensitive DRM.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrated high moral integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards, impartiality and discretion and proven capacity of initiative, discretion and autonomy;
Promotes the vision, mission and strategy of UNDP;
Displays respect to diversity and cultural, gender, religious, race, nationality and age sensitivity.

Functional competencies:

Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office though leadership and personal example;
Activity works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Planning, results based management and reporting;
Able to monitor and evaluate programmes and projects from GESI perspectives;
Able to implement new systems with attitude change among implementing partners.

Management and leadership

Build strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to feed-back;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Effective communications skills and ability to establish good working relationships with national and international interlocutors;
Demonstrated openness to change and ability to solve problems and manage complexities;
Ability to work and act under pressure and with discretion in a politically sensitive environment within a minimum of comfort;
Ability to travel under harsh conditions within the country whenever required;
Excellent team building skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master Degree in social science, gender studies or related fields.

Experience:

At least five years of extensive practical experience in the field of social inclusion and gender issues;
Including at least three years of solid experiences on gender, social inclusion issues preferably linked to some aspect of DRM;
Demonstrated ability to develop strategies for gender and social inclusion;
Demonstrated knowledge of global guidance and good practices in GESI in DRM.

Language requirement:

Fluency in English and Nepali essential.