Location : | Dang, NEPAL |
Application Deadline : | 01-Jul-16 (Midnight New York, USA) |
Additional Category : | Resilience and Climate Change |
Type of Contract : | Other |
Post Level : | Other |
Languages Required : | English |
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) |
15-Aug-2016 |
Duration of Initial Contract : | One year with possibility of extension |
Background |
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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.
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Duties and Responsibilities |
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The incumbent will be responsible to ensure implementation of gender and social inclusion strategies, tools and guidelines as necessary for effective participation of intended beneficiaries especially the poor, women, and socially excluded in the NCCSP activities at all levels. While the incumbent will work under the direct supervision of NPD/NPM, s/ he will work closely with team members at the Programme Central, regional, and district office including the DDC officials and other GoN officials. Duties and Responsibilities: The key roles of the position will be as follows:
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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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