Historique

The Nepal Climate Change Support Programme (NCCSP) was designed with an aim to ensure that the poorest and most vulnerable communities in Nepal are able to adapt to the effects of climate change.  This is the first significant climate change adaptation intervention in Nepal in line with the recommendation of the National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA). The Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (MoSTE) is leading the implementation of the programme in collaboration with Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD) and other stakeholders with the support from UK-AID DFID, European Union and UNDP. The Programme will i) implement 70 Local Adaptation Plan for Actions (LAPAs) in 69 Village Development Committees and 1 Municipality, ii) institutionalise/strengthen local and regional mechanisms for planning, implementation and promotion of scalable local adaptation actions, and iii) establish/strengthen institutional and funding mechanisms for climate change adaptation actions.  The Programme will be implemented in 14 districts of Mid and Far-Western Districts of Nepal, namely, Bajura, Achham, Kailali, Humla, Jumla, Mugu, Dolpa, Kalikot, Dailekh, Jajarkot, Bardiya, Dang, Rukum and Rolpa from 2013 - 2015.

Devoirs et responsabilités

The primary responsibility of incumbents will be in taking lead and facilitate in planning and implementation of NCCSP alongside other energy and environment activities in the selected VDCs of the assigned district.

The key roles and duties of the incumbents will be as follows:

  • To head the DEECC Section under the DDC as well as manage both climate change adaptation and renewable energy activities in the district by assuring all roles and responsibilities ascribed under the DEECC Operational Guidelines and with the technical guidance from Regional CC Coordinator or from Programme Central Office;
  • Play catalytic role to establish as well as strengthen District Energy, Environment & Climate Change Coordination Committee (DEECCCC);
  • Facilitate and provide technical advices to programme VDCs to establish Village Energy, Environment & Climate Change Coordination Committees (VEECCCCs);
  • Take lead in ensuring effective implementation of NCCSP activities/Local Adaptation Plans for Action (LAPAs) in the assigned district by integrating them into DDC planning framework;
  • Ensure compliance of respective policies, rules, regulations and practices with regards to procurement of goods and services (e.g.; call for proposal, signing of contract, contract management, grant agreements etc.) at the local levels from service providers, district line agencies, NGOs, Private Sector and CBOs;
  • Provide assistance to National Programme Director (NPD), National Programme Manager (NPM) and Deputy Programme Manager (DPM) in GESI responsive planning and budgeting of annual, quarterly and trimestral activities of NCCSP of respective districts.
  • Support NPD, NPM, DPM, central level project related officials and stakeholders in ensuring timely result based monitoring of the field activities and reporting from their respective group of districts as well as undertake regular field visits to track progress of implementation at the field level;
  • Facilitate integrating the provisions of climate change policy and strategies as well as renewable energy policy (such as Rural Energy Policy) in other development activities including climate change adaptation and mitigation activities at the assigned district planning mechanism;
  • Prepare district level programmatic and financial reports (with the assistance of DAFA) of LAPA implementation in the district on monthly, quarterly, trimester-wise, and annual basis as well on demand by NPD/NPM/DPM as required by the government, UNDP and donors;
  • Coordinate and facilitate  in promoting available climate change adaptation and renewable energy solutions;
  • Undertake supervisory roles/provide guidance to staff (District CC Officer, DAFA and TO recruited by AEPC) within the Section;
  • Coordination and networking among local stakeholders working in climate change and renewable energy;
  • Manage the database related to climate change adaptation and renewable energy development programmes;
  • Provide support to service providers (NGOs, private sector and community people) to undertake climate change and renewable energy development activities catering to poverty reduction, environment management and building strong social capital at the local levels;
  • Assist the Regional Climate Change Coordinators for undertaking close observation, review and assessment of NCCSP implementation information;
  • Undertake any other responsibilities relevant towards implementation of NCCSP.

Compétences

Corporate Competencies:

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

Knowledge Management and Learning:

  • Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
  • Oral and written communication skills.

Functional Competencies:

  • 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.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or preferably Masters degree in environment, climate change, agriculture, forestry, management, social sciences (Sociology, Rural Development, Economics and Development Studies, engineering) or relevant areas.

Experience: 

  • 5 years of relevant work experience in project implementation in a governmental or multilateral organization;
  • Prior experience of working under the DDC carrying out the similar functions of coordinating energy and environment related activities with the district stakeholders will be given preference;
  • Experience of working in a multi-cultural setting;
  • Experience in networking and relationship building;
  • Knowledge and experience of RBM methodologies and tools (project and programme management, design, monitoring and evaluation) and report writing;
  • Prior experience of working in the NCCSP districts will be an advantage;
  • Experience in usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).

Language:

  • Strong written and spoken skill of Nepali and English languages.