Job Description
Scope of Work
- Provide strategic direction, programme formulation and overall guidance on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management programming in support of government institutions and other stakeholders to build resilience to multiple risks
- Provide high quality programme implementation support and technical oversight including timely implementation of projects (e.g. ECHO funded SUPER project, Government of Japan supported Jajarkot Recovery project)
- Provide advisory services and opportunities for resource mobilization, partnerships, knowledge management and synergy between UN agencies, donors, international and national NGOs, and international institutions for disaster risk reduction and management, early recovery and recovery
The Key Responsibilities of the assignment are:
1. Provide strategic direction, programme formulation and overall guidance on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management programming in support of government institutions and other stakeholders to build resilience to multiple risks
- Review national disaster risk reduction and management policies, strategies, plans, acts and guidelines, as well as relevant UN and UNDP planning frameworks to identify opportunities for UNDP’s programming support for mainstreaming disaster and climate risk management into development
- Maintain synergies and linkages with institutions, bilateral partners and UN Agencies’ work related to disaster management and climate change adaptation and ensure coordination with UNCT and UN agencies on DRRM programming and implementation
- Prepare concepts and strategies per UNDP requirements for UNDP’s future engagement to reduce vulnerability of the community and the sectors from natural hazards and build livelihood recovery integrating resilience, environment, climate, risk governance, gender
- Advise UNDP on programming and collaboration opportunities with key ministries, provincial and local governments, CSOs and communities for managing disaster and climate risks, including disaster preparedness and response, seismic resilience and early recovery
- Analysis of global, regional and local funding mechanisms in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation and support CO in mobilizing resources to implement a long-term disaster and climate risk management programme for Nepal
- Work with UNDP CO resilience, DRR and environment portfolio and other members of the team and contribute to developing strategies and approaches for resilience building, SES compliance, pipeline development, etc.
2. Provide high quality programme implementation support and technical inputs including timely implementation of projects (e.g. ECHO funded SUPER project, Government of Japan funded Jajarkot recovery project)
- Technical quality assurance of project activities, contribute to formulation of workplans for timely deliverables, drafting of quality progress reports as per expectations among others
- Engage with UNDP/SUPER/Jajarkot team in delivery of key results of different components and their timely reporting
- Provide support in implementation of projects such as review of knowledge products, drafting concept and approach papers related to activities, drafting ToRs for key personnel and services
- Lead the drafting of donor reports (both programmatic and financial) including ECHO and Government of Japan supported projects
- Engage in building technical capacity within SUPER/Jajarkot recovery team to ensure quality of DRRM results to be delivered by UNDP and mechanism of tracking the results
- In coordination with CO Communication, Portfolio and Project team Conceptualize knowledge and visibility products and events and ensure quality
3. Provide advisory services and opportunities for resource mobilization partnerships, knowledge management and synergy between UN agencies, donors, international and national NGOs, and international institutions for disaster risk reduction, early recovery and recovery
- Support strengthening the Early Recovery Cluster under the lead of MoFAGA and establish strategic relations with all stakeholders to ensure gaps and needs are identified and addressed
- Lead drafting of concept notes, project proposal, etc. to mobilize resources
- Regular follow-up of proposals in pipeline such as heatwave proposal, crowd funding, the Japan Supplementary Budget, etc. and create new pipeline
- Advise on effective donor, government and CSO co-ordination on DRRM and UNDP’s role at national and sub-national levels
- Advocate for implementing climate and disaster risk management policy and action plan at sub national levels to promote risk-informed development and risk governance in line with global and regional good practices
- Explore opportunities for cross learning with other country’s experiences within the region and outside and support UNDP/SUPER/Jajarkot recovery team to be actively engaged in those kinds of learning and experience sharing events
- Engage in policy debates and advocacy, meetings and workshops and contribute to disaster management planning for emergency preparedness, response and early recovery and earthquake resistant construction of public and private buildings
- Represent UNDP Nepal at different fora on disaster risk reduction and advise UNDP on strategic actions to be taken for managing disaster risks
4. Mainstreaming Gender and Social Inclusion in the programme
- Integrate GESI considerations into national and local DRR policies, strategies, and frameworks to ensure equitable risk reduction and resilience-building for all groups, including women, persons with disabilities, and marginalized communities
- Advise on inclusive risk assessment methodologies that capture differentiated vulnerabilities, capacities, and needs across gender, age, disability, and social status
- Ensure GESI-responsive planning and budgeting in DRR programmes and investments, promoting equitable access to resources, technologies, and decision-making processes
- Strengthen institutional capacities of government and partner agencies to mainstream GESI in DRR governance, coordination, and implementation mechanisms
- Oversee monitoring and reporting of GESI outcomes and indicators in DRR initiatives to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
Job Specification
Required Skills and Experience
Minimum Education Requirement
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics, Management, Finance, Business/Public Administration, or other related area is required.
- A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the above-mentioned field of study, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Minimum years of relevant work experience
- Minimum 7 years (with master’s degree) or 9 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant professional work experience in operations, programme support, project management and/or financial resources management is required.
Required skills
- Previous work experience with the UN system/UNDP is required.
- Knowledge and experience of working with government ministries, provincial and local Governments, United Nations and Development Partners would be an asset.
- Demonstrable experience with project management and people /team management and networking with national and international stakeholders in the area of DRR.
- Familiarity with UNDP programming standards and project management guidelines is an asset.
- Practical knowledge and experience in promoting GESI for evidence-based policy formulation, policy advocacy in the area of DRR and management
- Experience in facilitating coordination and dialogue among different stakeholders such as elected representatives, CSOs, ministries etc. for policy dialogues and advocacy to promote DRR and management
- Solid knowledge and understanding on international relations, public policy, management of Nepal.
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
- Experience in supporting Early Recovery Coordination is highly desirable.
- Experience of working in global virtual teams and multi-cultural environments is a strong asset.
Required Language(s)
- Fluency in English, both written and oral.
- Working knowledge of a second UN language is an asset
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