1. Responsible for Representation and Partnership building in the area focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Identify and build partnerships with development actors, government officials, civil society and stakeholders in the provincial and local level.
• Maintain coordination and collaboration of activities among partner agencies.
• Represent UNDP at development related forums at the provincial and local level.
• Facilitate sharing of relevant data between UNDP and other development partners.
• Liaise as necessary with government and other UN agencies and development partners at the provincial and local level to facilitate implementation of the UNDP Country Programme.
• Contributes to UN coordination within the area and maintains strong partnership and collaboration with other UN Agencies working in the area.
• Promote visibility of UNDP activities at the provincial and local level.
• Assist UNDP, as needed, in problem-solving at the provincial and local level.
• Participate in UNDP annual planning and review processes.
• Provide UNDP with regular updates on provincial and local development issues and operating space, early warnings and recommendations.
• Share information, experiences and best practices among partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure practical implementations issues and matters of concern are raised with the sub national authorities to ensure provincial projects and partners have conducive environment to implement projects.
• Act as SDG focal point in the area for raising awareness, advocacy and promotion.

2. Support UNDP projects and promotes/foster programmatic synergies:

• Ensure overall coordination of UNDP projects implemented in the area and follow up on issues of integration and synergy.
• Establish lines of communication and coordination between UNDP projects, to ensure cost efficiency, maximize results and foster a continual learning environment.
• Coordinate with other UN agencies to promote joint UN efforts and raise awareness of shared progress towards UNDAF and SDG goals.
• Coordinate with government partners to ensure ownership of projects and advocate for mobilization of government resources for scaling up successful UNDP models.

3. Quality Assurance of UNDP projects:

• Organize the collection of data from beneficiaries, focusing on change brought about by UNDP development initiatives.
• Verification of project outputs
• Ensure integration of cross-cutting issues such as Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, accessibility, environment, disaster risk reduction, voice and participation of beneficiaries and following the principles of Do No Harm into project planning, implementation and results.
• Follow up on quality assurance recommendations to ensure projects are following best practice.
• Facilitate the collection and alignment of high quality data for country office from projects in area, including but not limited to, the creation and maintenance of real-time data system accessible by UNDP country office staff.
• Contribute data and findings towards annual country office quality assurance cycle for all projects in the region

4. Service provision for UNDP projects and Country Office:

• Support the country office to gather relevant socioeconomic and political data and analysis for project and programme planning, project review and continual evaluation.
• Building the capacity of field office staff and field monitoring staff in the areas of planning, monitoring and quality assurance.
• Facilitate field visits by UNDP Country Office staff, UN Agencies, development partners, media and others when requested
• Participate in provincial security and safety meetings
• Act as focal point for good practice and lessons learnt, communicating with Country Office communication and programme teams.
• Oversee the compilation of data for communications team.
• Support the country office programme units to coordinate and ensure best practice with projects in region.
• Conduct ‘third party’ monitoring of project activities at the request of projects and/or country office staff, providing feedback for improvement.

5. Management of the Field Office:

• Manage day to day administration and financial activities of field office.
• Ensure fiduciary accountability of the field office
• Manage petty cash in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations
• Ensure proper use, management, maintenance and record keeping of assets and equipment
• Ensure proper safety measures as prescribed by Country Office are adopted for the safety and security of staff and office, while maintain timely communications with country office security staff.
• Manage the performance of field office staff, including setting annual targets and reviewing staff performance.
• Manage and be accountable for overall field office work planning and delivery.

6. Gender and Social Inclusion:

• Ensure gender and social inclusion standards as outlined in the Common Framework for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, developed by the IDPG GESI Working Group, are mainstreamed throughout all provincial projects
• Represent UNDP in a manner consistent with international norms and corporate standards covering the rights of women, minority, vulnerable, LGBT and indigenous groups.
• Uphold the values of the UN and ensure UN values and standards are advocated for in partner organizations.
• Maintain provincial awareness of the challenges facing vulnerable and other marginalized groups, reporting to other UNDP offices and Country Office as needed.

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 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

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Advocacy

Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating UNDP’s mandate

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 others inside (Programmes/projects) or outside the organization 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

Strategic Planning

Ability to make decisions that align with strategy,

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 opportunities and organize programmes  and projects to implement solutions that generate resources

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

Innovation

Ability to manage organisational resources and deployment in pursuit of innovative approaches and initiatives

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

Results-based Management

Ability to manage programmes and projects with a strategy aimed at improved performance and demonstrable results

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

Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other relevant development areas.

Experience:

2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and managing teams.

Usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems

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.