UNDP Jobs - 80741- Resilient Planning and Monitoring Officer

Resilient Planning and Monitoring Officer - Open to Nepalese nationals only. Level SB 3 Peg 5

Location :

Surkhet, NEPAL

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

03-Sep-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Other

Duration of Initial Contract :

Ten months

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 current phase of Nepal Climate Change Support Programme will come to an end on 30 Sept 2018. DFID and GoN have jointly agreed to continue implementation of NCCSP as a transition project using climate resilient development (CRDP) approaches in 14 Palikas (one in each of 14 NCCSP districts) during FY 2018/2019 directly through UNDP. The focus of transition programme under next one year will be in implementing priority climate resilient development sub-projects identified by each of 14 Palikas in their Plan, capacity development, helping them to embed climate resilience into their development plans for the next fiscal year as well as document learnings of the project implementation under federal set up for future upscaling. UNDP will manage both TA and capital fund for the period 2018/19.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist to integrate approaches and strategies of climate resilient policy and strategies in development plan/activities of Palikas
Coordinate and collaborate with local level stakeholders (GoN, private sector, NGOs) to ensure effective implementation of NCCSP activities.
Provide necessary support to programme Palikas to ensure timely achievement of the project outputs/activities as per NCCSP workplan.
Conduct regular monitoring though field visits, progress review and document learnings/lessons.
Compile reports based on information received from project implementation at Palika level.
Assist in developing /implementing capacity building plans of Palikas.
Assist/support Field Coordinator and PMU for undertaking review and assessment of NCCSP implementation, analyse information and prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and reports on demand by government, UNDP and development partners.
Provide high quality editing and formatting for all programme related reports, documents;
Support Field Coordinator in preparing presentations, organizing and managing seminars, workshops, press conferences and field visits
Prepare/establish results framework, data base, risks/issue log of the project.

The key Responsibilities of the assignment are:

Assist Palikas in preparing and monitoring climate resilient plan.
Collection, analysis of the implementation data and prepare reports
Ensure gender and inclusion issues/data are captured, and analysed for promoting/integrating GESI in Palika plans implementation.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards:
Serves and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP:
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability:
Good inter-personal skills;
Clear and upfront communication skills;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Organized and good with following-up on pending issues; meets deadlines;
Promote learning and knowledge management/sharing;
Focused on delivering results by taking calculated-risks and problem solving approach;
Fair and transparent decision making; regularly shares information with team members;
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development.

Functional Competencies:

Demonstrate ability to identify and anticipate bottlenecks, as well as seek guidance;
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, confidentiality concerning financial and employee files; (for admin and finance, project management positions);
Ability to organize and complete assignments within deadlines;
Integrity and impartiality, ability to work with external partners e.g. supplier, vendors, service providers;
Ability to convey difficult issues and positions to senior officials proactively seek guidance and make clear recommendations to line managers;
Dynamic and results-oriented;
Strong verbal and written skills; ability to draft short memos and conduct presentations;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities; can multi task;
Willing to work long hours;
Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view;
Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her own behavior highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Completion of Bachelor’s degree in Environment, Climate Change, Agriculture, Forestry, Management, Social Sciences, International Development or Public Administration or any other relevant subject.

Experience:

6 years of relevant work experience in planning, programme, implementation and monitoring in a governmental or multilateral organization.
Experience of working in environment and climate related areas is highly desired
Experience in partnership building and networking.
Excellent knowledge of and experience of Results Based Management (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 requirements:

Proven ability to prepare reports in English and Nepali.

Other requirements:

Data management skills