United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Vacancy for Local Unit Project Coordinator

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is looking for the qualified candidates for the following position:

Position:

• The Local Unit Project Coordinator will be based at district level and will be responsible for liaison and coordination with the local government and UNFPA Implementing Partners (IPs) at Palika level.
• S/he will be reporting to the Provincial Head;
• Will oversee the implementation of GBVPR project activities at district level and be responsible for establishing and nurturing strong working relationships with Palika officials and project stakeholders.

Eligibility criteria for above position:

• Master's degree in Gender Studies, Public Administration, Gender Based Violence, Development Studies, Social Sciences or relevant disciplines;
• At least 7 years of progressive working experience at the community, district and national levels in programme planning, management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field preferably within the UN system;
• Good analytical skills and ability to understand and adapt to complex socio-cultural backgrounds in terms of overall programming;
• Excellent command of oral and written English and Nepali are essential; Knowledge of other local languages will be an advantage;
• Demonstrated leadership, facilitation and team working skills and ability to establish harmonious working relations with other UN agencies, I/NGOs and most importantly with the government counterparts and civil society organizations;
• Demonstrated capability and good understanding of UNFPA’s mandate in particular related to population dynamics, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and gender equality.

How to apply:

UNFPA has established an electronic application management system.

This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.

A full job description for this position can be accessed at https://nepal.unfpa.org/vacancies and only online applications using this link will be accepted.

Notice:

• There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
• We provide a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
• We promote equal opportunities for all and apply positive discrimination to candidates from the discriminated groups, including persons with disabilities.

UNFPA has a zero-tolerance against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and sexual harassment (SH). Everyone is responsible for preventing sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), and all UN personnel must adhere to the standards of conduct that preserves PSEA principles (both during work hours and outside work hours). All selected candidates will, therefore, go through a safe hiring process.

The UN is committed to ensuring inclusive and accessible participation for all, including in written tests/interviews. Please let us know, should you need reasonable accommodation for the interview/written test and we will make sure to arrange accordingly.

Reasonable accommodation means necessary and appropriate modifications and adjustments not imposing a disproportionate or undue burden, where needed in a particular case, to ensure to persons with disabilities the enjoyment or exercise on an equal basis with others of all human rights and fundamental freedoms (Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Article 2).