UNDP Jobs - 50532- Regional Climate Change Coordinator (NPPP I)

Regional Climate Change Coordinator (NPPP I) - NEX Project - Open to Nepalese Nationals only

Location :

Any Regional hub (Dang, Jumla, Dailekh, Kailali), NEPAL

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

01-Dec-2014

Application Deadline :

03-Nov-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Other

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year (with possibility of extension depending upon performance)

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Up to the end of Project

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 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of incumbents will be to support in planning and implementation of NCCSP activities in the districts. While the incumbents will work under the direct supervision of Deputy Programme Manager (DPM), s/he will work closely with team members at the programme Center Office, Programme Regional Offices, DEECC Sections and government deputed staff to the project as relevant.
The key roles and duties of the incumbents will be as follows:

Technical Support, Coordination, Monitoring and Reporting:

Be responsible for providing technical advices and guidance for proper planning and implementation of NCCSP activities in the respectively assigned cluster of districts and DEECC sections;
Assist NPD/NPM/DPM in planning and budgeting of annual and quarterly activities from their respective cluster of districts;
Conduct monitoring of CCA practices and activities implemented through NCCSP in the cluster of districts of responsibilities. Also, facilitate NPD, NPM and center level project related officials and stakeholders in ensuring timely monitoring of the field activities and reporting from their respective cluster of districts as well as undertake regular field visits to track progress of implementation at the field level;
Co-ordinate with district and regional level offices and assisting in integrating the provisions of climate change policy and strategies in other development activities including climate change adaptation and mitigation activities at the district and regional levels;
Coordinate with institutions in their respective regions at different level for research, training and line agencies for the development of package of practices, organize and conduct training program and for integrated service provisions;
Explore the climate change adaptation options and share it with the district in the hub for replication as well as facilitation/promotion of good practices at the hub districts;
Provide technical inputs to local sectoral and adaptation – research, conservation, and community development at district as well as local level planning;
Play catalytic role to establish regional mechanism for climate change coordination (RCCC) and act as member secretary;
Assist the DPM for undertaking close observation; review and assessment of NCCSP implementation information by providing own monthly, quarterly, trimester and annual reports;
Assist the DPM to prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and reports on demand by government, UNDP and donors; and
Undertake any other responsibilities relevant for implementing NCCSP.

Administrative and supervisory role:

Prepare a movement plan (field travel and leave) in consultation with the District Staff (DC, DCCOs and DAFA) within the assigned hub districts and send to PMU for approval;
Approve the travel and leave of the district staff (DC, DCCOs and DAFAs), and send monthly leave/field travel report to PMU on a monthly basis;
Collect the progress report (technical and financial) from the respective districts, and send a compiled report to PMU on a monthly basis;
Monitor the performance of the district staff, and provide necessary feedback to the staff in consultation with PMU and LDOs;
Carry out the formal performance appraisal of the district staff on an annual basis.

Competencies

Corporate competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Technical Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning

Promotes sharing of knowledge and experience, and actively works towards continued personal learning and development.
Good practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

Ability to go beyond established procedures and models, propose new approaches which expand the range of projects;
Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Management and Teamwork:

Builds strong relationships with all partner, focuses on impact and results and responds positively to critical feedback;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
Proven networking, team building, organizational and communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master degree in environment, climate change, agriculture, forestry, management, social sciences of other relevant subject or equivalent.

Experience:

3 years of relevant work experience and 2 years in project implementation in a governmental or multilateral organization.
Experience of working in a multi- cultural setting as well as in post conflict reconstruction situation;
Experience in partnership building and networking;
Knowledge and experience of RBM methodologies and tools (project and programme management, design, monitoring and evaluation) and report writing;
Experience in usage of computers and offices software packages (MS Word, Excel,etc.)

Language:

Strong written and spoken skill of Nepali and English languages.