GESI and Monitoring Officer

UNDP
Location: Okhaldhunga
Salary:As Per Organization's Rule
Posted Date: 2021-07-24 Deadline: 2021-08-07
  • Nos. of Opening : 1
  • Location : Okhaldhunga
  • Salary : As Per Organization's Rule
  • Category : NGO / INGO / Social work
  • Nature : Full Time
Job Description

Developing Climate Resilient Livelihoods (DCRL) in the vulnerable watershed in Nepal is funded by Global Environment Facility/Least Developed Countries Fund and will be implemented by the Department of Forests and Environment with technical support from United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The project aims to safeguard vulnerable communities and their physical and economic assets from climate change induced disasters through establishing the legislative and institutional framework for integrated watershed management.

The Project is seeking applications from qualified, talented and result oriented Nepalese citizens for the following positions:

Position: GESI and Monitoring Officer

Level: SB 4/ 2

Deadline: 07-Aug-21 (Midnight New York, USA)

Under the overall direction of National Project Director (NPD) and National Program Manager (NPM) and under day to day supervision of the Field Coordinator (FC), the GESI and Monitoring Officer will be responsible for the execution of the GESI and Monitoring, Evaluation specific activities at the field level. The GESI and Monitoring officer will work along with the team members and will be responsible to coordinate and establish the linkages amongst all the project team members, groups, stakeholders, line agencies, and with local and provincial level concerned officials. The GESI and Monitoring officer will provide the timely, accurate, reports to the PMU through the Field Coordinator.

1. Project Implementation: 

2. Providing quality assurance and support to implement GESI and other activities:

3. Monitoring and reporting of field based activities:

4. Develop and maintain strong relationship with government counterparts, user groups and community based organizations:

5. Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) Sensitivity: 

 

 

Job Specification

Education:

  • Master’s degree in gender studies, gender and development, forestry, natural resource management, sustainable development or related area.

Experience: 

  • Demonstrated understanding of issues related to gender and sustainable development; 

  • At least 5 years of practical working experience in gender mainstreaming, women’s empowerment and sustainable development in relevant Country/Region/Area of Work;

  • Proven experience in gender issues in Country/Region/Area of Work

  • Previous experience with UN projects will be an asset;

  • Demonstrated understanding of the links between sustainable development, social and gender issues;

  • Experience in gender responsive capacity building;

  • Experience with project development and results-based management methodologies is highly desired/required;

  • Excellent analytical, writing, advocacy, presentation, and communications skills. 

  • Excellent language skills in English (writing, speaking and reading) and in local languages.

  • Experience in programme design, monitoring and evaluation is an asset; and

  • Experience working for the government of Nepal and UN is an asset.

Language Requirements:

  • Good knowledge of Nepali and English, fluency in the language of the duty station.

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Organization Summary

UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

Industry Type NGO / INGO / Social Work
Location Kathmandu
Organization Size 100+
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