Background
UNDP has been supporting the Nepalese people in their struggle against poverty since it opened an in-country office in 1963. Much of this support has gone to building up the capacity of government agencies, civil society and community groups to fight poverty, and to bringing these groups and Nepal's development partners together to design and implement successful projects to contribute to the achievement of Nepal’s development objectives. In parallel to the roll-out of its new Country Programme, 2018-2022, UNDP Nepal is reorganizing internally and moving towards strategically repositioning UNDP’s contributions in support of the Sustainable Development Goals and collaboration with national development partners. Nepal is transforming itself in a federal state as per its new Constitution which has implications for how UNDP engages with national and sub-national authorities. Meanwhile, Nepal’s GNI continues to grow, making graduation from LDC status a scenario for which UNDP needs to begin planning and adapting to different models of development cooperation. In this context, under the guidance and direct supervision of the Country Director, the Policy Analyst Livelihoods with technical rigor and persuasive expertise, deepens the perspectives of colleagues and partners, attracts new collaborators and creates excitement about opportunities for investment in UNDP Nepal’s work on livelihoods. With a focus on ideas that stimulate new audiences to participate, the Policy Analyst leads the creation of compelling analytics, dialogues and commitments that measurably advance Nepal on its path to achieving the SDGs. As a member of the Strategic Engagement team, the Policy Analyst shares in the management, leadership and outcomes of the country office. S/he models the commitment to creative collaboration and team accountability in the service of Nepal’s challenges. The incumbent promotes client-oriented approach while having strong networking savvy and political acumen performing her/his functions in collaboration with Programme team leaders and CO and Regional senior management to continuously reflect on how UNDP engages with its partners and stakeholders in order to truly fulfill UNDP’s strategic position and value proposition.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities |
Supports in the provision of policy advice and inputs to the strategic planning in line with the priorities and development objectives UNDP and advice on partnerships and outreach, through:
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Provides strategic advice for and leads the development of Livelihoods and economic growth programme activities through:
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Continually seek, develop ideas/emerging trends and provide expert advisory services to achieve the following:
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Support the creation of strategic partnership engagement and resource mobilization:
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Ensure effective Team Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
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Ensure provision of top quality advisory services, knowledge building and management
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Competencies
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
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Innovation Ability to make new and useful ideas work | Level 4: Adept with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully |
Leadership Ability to persuade others to follow | Level 4: Generates commitment, excitement and excellence in others |
People Management Ability to improve performance and satisfaction | Level 4: Models independent thinking and action |
Communication Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform | Level 4: Synthesizes information to communicate independent analysis |
Delivery Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement | Level 4: Meets goals and quality criteria for delivery of products or services |
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 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance 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 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise |
Livelihoods Analysis and Risk Assessment Knowledge of livelihoods analysis and risk assessment concepts and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations | Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance 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 Livelihoods Knowledge of mechanisms, methods to and the ability to contribute through dialogue and consultation in developing livelihoods initiatives | Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise |
Required Skills and Experience
Recruitment Qualifications | |
Education: | Master’s degree or equivalent in social, public policy, economics, development studies or related area. |
Experience: | 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in policy design on livelihoods, poverty reductions, economic growth issues. 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. |