Duties and Responsibilities

Continually seek, develop ideas/emerging trends and provide expert advisory services, through:

1. Scan the landscape of issues and identify entry points on significant governance policy issues and especially new interdisciplinary linkages drawing attention to UNDPs creativity and relevance.  Identify approaches and modalities to achieve management targets and increased cost-effectiveness;
2. Advising on high value addition/high impact projects and scaling up of successful innovations and built on cutting-edge knowledge of global and good practices and cost-effective development solutions;

1. Deepens the evidence base of new policy proposals with convincing technical rigor giving confidence to partner commitments.     
2. Design solutions for governance including policy reform accessible to partners and new stakeholders. 
3. Translate complex governance thinking and challenges into analytics and messaging that speaks to new external audiences in their language. 

Provides strategic advice and leads the development of UNDP/UN Governance programme activities from design through implementation, through:

1. Thorough analysis of the political, social and economic situation in the country and advising on the preparation/revision of project documents, AWP and other documents in the area work;
2. Supports in the operationalization of CPD through ongoing and new programmes and projects and in collaboration with the main partners and other UN Agencies. Identifies opportunities for new programme/project development including joint programming with UN agencies;
3. Identifies, in close collaboration with national and international partners, strategic programme areas of cooperation;
4. Leads the design and formulation of UNDP programme translating programme priorities into local interventions and ensuring coordination and networking with clients, stakeholders and programme partners;
5. Critically assess governance output and advise management and team of results and recommendations for improvement.  
6. Contributes to the implementation of the UNDAF and other UN level initiatives especially on Governance related matters and projects, working towards formulation and implementation of joint programmes and ensures strong contributions to UNDAF and other UN coordination groups.
7. Collaborates with colleagues in Regional and HQ to apply in country programming new global and regional initiatives, polices and knowledge products.

Ensure creation of strategic partnership engagement and supports resource mobilization:

1. Engage the national governance policy dialogue across sectors and issues with all actors including government, NGOs and citizenry, UN partners and the private sector ensuring all voices are heard and the Share knowledge across teamwork of UNDP is known to all.
2. Cultivate relationships with technical experts locally and internationally that champion Nepal’s challenges, demonstrating UNDP Nepal’s expertise and innovation.
3. Compile and interpret socio-economic research and data leading to fresh, compelling intelligence and reports that attract new collaborators.
4. Engage the international policy dialogue on SDGs and South-South Cooperation identifying linkages and supporting evidence for Nepal program  
5. Undertake selected studies expanding the perspectives of government and UN partner collaborators drawing them into new dialogues and policy directions.
6.  Develop and convene networks of collaborators both conventional and novel who are willing to participate in the dialogue, are attracted to the issues and can advance the work and profile of UNDP. 
7. Demonstrate empathy for new partner perspectives by adapting analysis and policy to reflect their priorities
8. Developing partnerships with UN Agencies, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral development agencies/donors, national accredited entities; national thematic funds and institutions, foundations; private sector and civil society, based on the strategic goals of UNDP, country needs and government and donor priorities;
9. Co-leading the overall office effort in resource mobilization by researching and analyzing information on potential donors; preparing substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation as well as inputs to the office-wide resource mobilization strategy; identifying concrete entry points for the initiation of new projects; preparing concept notes and pitching these to potential donors;
10. Representing UNDP at external meetings within her/his issue area.

Ensure effective Team Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

1. Anchor governance issues in the country office by securing collaboration and agreement on priorities, policy and work planning commitments
2. Critically assess governance content, output and advise management and team of results and recommendations for improvement.
3. Learn from colleagues and adapt to new thinking and approaches.
4. Continually seek opportunities and linkages within broader country office efforts for governance work.
5. Conduct learning seminars and lead discussion groups for the team on relevant subjects.
6. Model reliability of output, organization and, innovation.    

Knowledge building and management

1. Support trainings for the CO staff on programme and shares knowledge on governance strategies
2. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals.
3. Providing advice on strategies, policies and plans impacting the operations, delivery of practice advisory, knowledge and learning services;
4. Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Competencies and Selection Criteria

Description of Competency at Level Required

(For more comprehensive descriptions please see the competency inventory)

In this section list all core competencies as well as the most relevant technical/functional competencies the role will require along with the appropriate level.  A Detailed list of competencies can be accessed through the following link: https://intranet.undp.org/unit/ohr/competency-framework/SitePages/Home.aspx

Core

Innovation

Ability to make new and useful ideas work

Level 5: Creates new and relevant ideas and leads others to implement them

Leadership

Ability to persuade others to follow

Level 5: Plans and acts transparently, actively works to remove barriers

People Management

Ability to improve performance and satisfaction

Level 5: Models high professional standards and motivates excellence in others

Communication

Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform

Level 5: Gains trust of peers, partners, clients by presenting complex concepts in practical terms to others

Delivery

Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement

Level 5: Critically assesses value and relevance of existing policy / practice and contributes to enhanced delivery of products, services, and innovative solutions

Technical/Functional

Detailed list of competencies can be accessed through https://intranet.undp.org/unit/ohr/competency-framework/SitePages/Home.aspx

 and hiring managers are encouraged to familiarize themselves for more information

Trends and emerging areas analytics

Ability to scan the horizon and identify approaches and initiatives to bring into policy and programme design

Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Collaboration and Partnerships

Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with internal partners and external organizations, government bodies who can provide information, assistance, and support.? Sets overall direction for the formation and management of strategic relationships contributing to the overall positioning of UNDP

Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Governance Analysis and Risk Assessment

Knowledge of governance analysis and risk assessment concepts and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations

Level 5:Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Resource Mobilization

Ability to identify and organize programmes and projects to implement solutions and generate resources.

Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Infrastructures for Governance    

Knowledge of mechanisms, methods to and the ability to contribute through dialogue and consultation in developing governance initiatives

Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree or equivalent in social, public policy, economics, development studies or related area.

Experience:

5 years of progressively responsible work experience in international development with experience in policy design on governance issues such as human rights, local governance, service delivery, peace-building, re-integration, peacebuilding and gender.

Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience working in the UN System is an asset.

Language Requirements:

Proficiency in English and Nepali.

Workforce Diversity:

UNDP is committed to achieve workforce diversity (in terms of nationality, minority groups, caste/ethnic groups, persons with disability etc.) and has a policy to have gender balance among staff at all levels.  Qualified female candidates and candidates particularly from disadvantaged and socially excluded groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with highest confidentiality.