Emplois au PNUD - 66761- Regional Climate Change Coordinators

Regional Climate Change Coordinators - NPPP 1 (Open to Nepalese nationals only) - 2 positions

Lieu :

Regional Hub (Dang and Jumla) with frequent travels to the districts within the hub, NEPAL

Type de contrat :

Other

Date de commencement :

01-Aug-2016

Date limite de candidature :

24-Jun-16 (Minuit New York, États-Unis)

Niveau du poste :

Other

Durée du contrat initial

One year with possibility of extension

Langues requises :

Anglais

Durée prévue de la mission :

Le PNUD s’engage à recruter un personnel divers en termes de genre, de nationalité et de culture. Nous encourageons de même les personnes issues des minorités ethniques, des communautés autochtones ou handicapées à postuler. Toutes les candidatures seront traitées dans la plus stricte confidentialité. Le PNUD ne tolère pas l’exploitation et / ou les atteintes sexuelles, ni aucune forme de harcèlement, y compris le harcèlement sexuel, et / ou toutes formes de discrimination. Tous/tes les candidats/tes selectectionnes /ées devront ainsi se soumettre à de rigoureuses vérifications relatives aux références fournies ainsi qu’à leurs antécédents.

Historique

Ministry of Population and Environment (MoPE) is implementing the Nepal Climate Change Support Programme (NCCSP) in collaboration with Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD) with the financial assistance of DFID, EU, Cyprus and technical assistance of UNDP.? The programme has a goal to contribute in ensuring that the poorest and most vulnerable communities in Nepal are able to adapt to the negative effects of climate change. ?The programme is underway in 14 districts of mid and far-western region.

The Programme consists of 3 key outputs (i) implementing 100 Local Adaptation Plan of Actions (LAPAs) in 90 VDCs and 7 municipalities in 14 districts? (ii) putting in place local and sub-national mechanisms to implement and promote scalable adaptation actions and people’s resilience; and (iii) establishing/further developing institutional and funding mechanisms for climate change adaptation actions.

Devoirs et responsabilités

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 Project Manager (DPM), s/ he will work closely with team members at the Programme Central 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 National Project Director (NPD)/National Project Manager (NPM)/Deputy Project Manager (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;
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.

Compétences

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
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.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education:

Completion of Master's degree in environment, climate change, agriculture, forestry, management, social sciences or any other relevant field.

Experience:

3 years of relevant work experience in project implementation in a governmental or multilateral organization.
Experience of working in a multi- cultural setting.
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 Requirements:

Fluency in written and spoken English and Nepali languages.