Background

• Intervention 1: To reduce the vulnerability of local communities arising from climate related risks and ensure the sustainability of development gains;
• Intervention 2: To promote integrated environmental sustainability and livelihood improvement with active participation of local communities;
• Intervention 3: Strengthen institutional capacity and collaboration among stakeholders to practice integrated approach for poverty & hunger reduction, environmental sustainability and Disaster / Climate Risk Management (D/CRM) at the local level.
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Together with the SPO for ICRMP and the PO E&CRM, coordinate the overall implementation of the initiative as per the annual work plan (AWP); the incumbent will support the SPO to ensure an inclusive, participatory and transparent implementation process; as well as to ensure the delivery of resources and results according to planned targets; also align this initiative with other ICRM and CBDRM activities of CDRMP and ensure collaboration and support; 
• Ensure that the execution of related activities is consistent with the initiative’s objectives and plans, integrated with other activities and is relevant to the CRM/livelihood context of Nepal; he will also contribute to the development of contingency plans to address anticipated challenges;
• Prepare inputs and regular updates to detail country specific work plans, action plans, calendar of events, , as well as risk, issue and lessons learned logs in close coordination with the ICRM/CBDRM team and the concerned UNDP Country Office (CO) staff and in partnership with the implementing partners and stakeholders of the initiative;
• Support the NPM through the SPO in supporting the Assistant Country Director (ACD) of the Energy, Environment, Climate and DRM (EECDRM) unit as well as the Climate Change Programme Analyst of the UNDP EECDRM unit, service providers and other key stakeholders to ensure quality inputs and outcomes are met in a timely manner; as well as building UNDP reputation for quality design and reliable delivery;

• Support the timely mobilization of project team, service providers, consultants and equipment inputs for the initiative’s activities on livelihood promotion, also support the development of Terms of References (ToRs) of all required consultants, service providers and staff according to the AWP; 
• Provide requisite technical advice and information to CDRMP for project implementation especially the components related to livelihood promotion and agriculture, as well as capacity development etc.; 
• Provide technical expertise, coordinate, supervise, and assure the quality of the work of service providers to ensure planned deliverables are met in good quality and in a timely manner as per the AWP, in particular for the following: 
• Activities on Climate Change Adaptation measures for livelihoods/agriculture such as Iincome Generating Activities (IGA), the creation of market linkages, the promotion of home gardens, the establishment of resilient seed banks and trial plots  for resilient crops, the establishment of community nurseries and plantations, the promotion of sustainable livestock management;  
• Activities to support to government institutions to address poverty related issues; 
• Trainings and awareness activities on poverty reduction, income generating/livelihood and capacity building as well as institutional development organized for communities, local government and partners;  
• Actively work with the gender and social inclusion team to develop and implement strategies to promote gender equality and social inclusion for sustainable CRM and livelihoods;
• Provide technical expertise from a livelihood perspective to other activities of DRM linking the CRM and livelihood perspective, if needed;

• Support the SPO and the NPM to coordinate day to day management of the project including smooth and timely project implementation as well as transparent and accountable management of financial resources for the initiative, as per UNDP rules and regulations;
• Prepare accurate and reliable financial reports in close coordination with the Administrative and Finance team as well as with the local implementing partners; also support all activities leading to the annual audit exercise and follow up of the audit recommendations;
• Work together with the SPO and the administrative and finance team in drawing up specifications for the equipment required under the initiative and follow up with the procurement procedures;
• Contribute to the development of M&E framework and  establishment and maintenance of a dynamic system of M&E as a central element of the initiative and support the full implementation of the M&E system – in close coordination with the CDRMP/M&E officer;
• Support the preparation of the Programme Executive Board meetings and contribute to all aspects of development of progress reports and other documentation as required;
• Support the organization of exposure visits (e.g. for the Korean stakeholders or government officials), including concept Notes, ToRs, and logistics;

• Support in liaising with relevant ministries (both national and district), service providers, administrative authorities, communities and other key stakeholders that impact CDRMP delivery in order to ensure outcomes are met in a timely manner;
• Support the NPM through the SPO to build relations and liaise with the donor (both in Korea and in Nepal) in order to ensure an implementation of the project according to programme document and to create opportunities for information exchange, knowledge transfer etc. 
• Support the SPO and the NPM in the preparation of timely reports on progress, achievements and challenges, thematic technical papers and policy notes related to livelihood initiatives in CRM for the UNDP CO and donors; ensure identification, documentation and synthesis of experiences, good practices and lesson learned under the Program for organizational sharing and learning and contribute to the development of relevant knowledge products, knowledge networks and communities of practice; 
• Support the SPO and the NPM in representing the team in all relevant meetings, events and other activities as required; facilitate a partnership building approach with INGOS/NGOs/CBOs, academic and research institutions and other actors;
• Perform any other related task as per the request of the SPO, NPM and ACD/EECDRMU.

• The outputs related to the initiative are delivered and activities are implemented in a timely and politically sensitive manner;
• Linkages, coherence, consistency, integrity and synergy are established with other activities of the CDRMP through team building;
• Staff and team morale is maintained as per UN code of conduct;
• All necessary reporting deadlines are met and M&E processes built into the CDRMP;
• Constructive relationships are built and maintained with all internal and external actors that impact the initiative’s delivery;
• Knowledge products, that capture both best and failed practices are developed and disseminated
  

Competencies

Corporate competencies:

• Demonstrated high moral integrity by modelling 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 through leadership and personal example;
• Actively 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:

• Sectoral planning, results based management and reporting;
• Able to formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate programmes and projects, as well as resource mobilization skills;
• Able to implement new systems with attitude change among implementing partners.

Management and Leadership:

• Builds 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 with a minimum of comfort;
• Ability to travel under harsh conditions within the country whenever required;
• Excellent team building skills.
  

Required Skills and Experience

• Master Degree in Agriculture (preferred), Livestock Management, Forestry with specialisation in NTFP, Development Studies, Sociology, disaster risk management and any related fields;
  

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the field of Agriculture, livestock, forestry, disaster risk management interface with focus on livelihood;
• Experience related to poverty reduction, livelihood, income Generating Activities at district and community level 
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategies, policies, plans and programmes linking the DRR activities with livelihood options;  
• Proven ability to develop Climate Change Adaptation Activities for livelihood promotion, in particular in the agriculture and forestry sectors; 
• Sound knowledge of appropriate technology, farming practices of cash crops and NTFP and their seasonal patterns, support systems and their availability,
• Experience of working with UNDP / other UN agencies or I/NGOs on disaster risk management, environment, climate change related subjects/ projects  focused on livelihood would be desirable
• Preferably, experience in working in multi-stakeholder and comprehensive development programmes with national and international agencies;
• Past experience of working in similar contexts / in the proposed districts would be an added advantage,
  

Computer Skills:

• Good knowledge of computer applications, especially MS Office.

Language skills:

• Fluency in English and Nepali at professional level are essential.