Senior Project Officer (National Disaster Risk Management Policy and Capacity Development) - (Open to Nepalese Nationals only) - Kathmandu with some travel to fields

Kathmandu with some travel to fields, NEPAL Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)Duration of Initial Contract :One year with possibility of extensionThe Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Programme (CDRMP) has been formulated as part of the Strategic Partnership Framework signed between the BCPR and UNDP, and in accordance with the Nepal Risk Reduction Consortium. The programme aims to strengthen the institutional and legislative aspects of DRM in Nepal, by building the capacities of Ministry of Home Affairs, other ministries, and local governments. The CDRMP will also establish strategic linkages between DRM and development sectors. The programme’s intervention in the area of climate risk management, community-based disaster risk management, and emergency preparedness and response will strengthen the overall system of disaster risk management in Nepal. It will integrate gender equality and women empowerment as well as social inclusion issues for sustainable DRM.  A knowledge management strategy will support all the programme interventions. In course of implementing the programme, UNDP would build partnerships with the government, NGOs, international agencies, and academic institutions and expand the institutional and knowledge base of disaster risk management in Nepal. Under the direct supervision of the CDRM Programme Manager (PM) and technical oversight of the DRM Advisor, the incumbent will ensure UNDP inputs to a well-coordinated strategy of  policy advocacy and capacity development to strengthen national level  legal and normative frameworks for and mainstreaming of Disaster Risk Management/ Climate Risk Management.    Corresponding activities are primarily under the Institutional and Legislations Systems Strengthening (ILS) and Strategic Linkages with other Sectors (Mainstreaming) components of the CDRMP programme.  Detailed scope of work includes:
Ensure the negotiation, design and implementation of relevant, timely, effective and efficient interventions in policy advocacy and capacity development for DRM at a national level while ensuring linkages to work ongoing on developing DRM capacities and mainstreaming at local level.   (60%)Guided by the higher level CDRMP programme objectives and design, and in consultation with national government partners and other key stakeholders, define a relevant and prioritized UNDP contribution to capacity development for DRM at national level;Provide direct technical capacity development support on DRM ;Design and guide an appropriate policy advocacy strategy to support the development of a supportive policy and normative framework for DRM in Nepal;Ensure the identification, mobilization and management of all external resources -- services and materials inputs-- needed to implement activities to ensure their insertion in a timely and quality manner to achieve maximum results;Identify potential issues and problems related to ILS and Mainstreaming of DRM and to prepare  recommendations and plans to address anticipated challenges and to obtain any support/ advice required for the management, planning and control of CDRMP;Ensure synergy and  integration  of  outputs  with those of other CDRMP components and relevant UNDP  supported programmes;Ensure that gender equality and social inclusion considerations are integrated into policy advocacy and capacity development inputs, drawing on the technical support of the GESI PO as needed;  Ensure that capacity development strategies support affordability, sustainability and scalability of results;Ensure coordination and information sharing on DRM mainstreaming work with wider the Nepal Risk Reduction Consortium stakeholders, under the relevant flagships, focusing primarily on Flagship 5 and linkages with other Flagships as appropriate;Develop and maintain effective relations with national government stakeholders and wider NRRC stakeholders to advance buy-in and national ownership of relevant aspects of the CDRMP.

Contribute to knowledge generation and knowledge sharing. (15%)

Ensure that knowledge including good practices and lessons learned about DRM legal, policy and normative frameworks and national capacity development for DRM are  documented  and disseminated among national and international stakeholders on an ongoing basis;Contribute to relevant knowledge networks and communities of practice;Ensure that latest external knowledge and learning on DRM legal, policy and normative frameworks and national capacity development for DRM are shared with national and international stakeholders in such a way as to contribute to programme results.

Manage monitoring and evaluation, planning and reporting responsibilities. (10%)

Contribute to strong results-based management of the programme including a strong results-focused AWP design, with measurable outputs, targets and indicators for EPR and ER; identification of strategic issues for review and evaluation and use of monitoring and evaluative data in management of the ILS and Mainstreaming components.Prepare inputs and regular updates to detail work plans,  action plans, calendar of events, M&E framework and plan, risk and issue logs;Contribute to  timely  reporting - both internal and external (to the Government and  donors)following UNDP and CDRMP requirements and established procedures.

Ensure the management and monitoring of related financial, administrative, procurement and logistical matters for project activities for DRM (10%)

Ensure full compliance of operations with UNDP rules, regulations and policies and monitoring of achievement of results related to ILS and Mainstreaming;Ensure effective, transparent and accountable management of financial resources related to project activities, as per UNDP rules and regulations;In close coordination with the Administrative and Finance team prepare accurate and reliable financial reports.

Additional tasks. (5%)

Support the PM in representing the team  in all relevant Country Office meetings, events and other activities as required;Serve as OIC for the PM as and when needed.

Impact of Results

The effective management of the activities related to ILS and Mainstreaming,   and delivery of CDRMP objectives in compliance with UNDP rules and procedures will impact efficient delivery of CDRMP results and outputs, fiscal and human resource management and administration.

Specific results include:

The outputs related to ILS and Mainstreaming are delivered and activities are implemented in a timely and politically sensitive manner;Integration is established among all activities of the CDRMP;Staff and team morale is maintained as per UN code of conduct;All necessary reporting deadlines are met and M&E processes built into the CDRMP;Constructive relationships are built and maintained with all internal and external actors that impact CDRMP delivery;Knowledge products, that capture both best and failed practices are developed and disseminated;The higher level results will contribute to the establishment of a legal and normative framework and national level capacities that contribute to the effective mainstreaming of DRM.

Corporate competencies:

Demonstrated high moral integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards, impartiality and discretion and proven capacity of initiative, discretion and autonomy;Promotes the vision, mission and strategy of UNDP;Displays respect to diversity and cultural, gender, religious, race, nationality and age sensitivity.

Functional Competencies:

Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Sectoral planning, results based management and reporting;Able to formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate programmes and projects, as well as resource mobilization skills;Able to implement new systems with attitude change among implementing partners.

Management and Leadership

Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to feed-back;Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;Effective communications skills and ability to establish good working relationships with national and international interlocutors;Demonstrated openness to change and ability to solve problems and manage complexities;Ability to work and act under pressure and with discretion in a politically sensitive environment with a minimum of comfort;Ability to travel under harsh conditions within the country whenever required;Excellent team building skills.

Education:

Master Degree in social science, DRM or any related fields.

Experience:

At least seven years of extensive practical experience in the field of multi-stakeholder development programmes with national and international agencies;Including at least three years of solid experience on policy advocacy and capacity development with national level institutions  for disaster  risk management;Demonstrated ability to develop strategies for policy advocacy and capacity development for DRM;Demonstrated knowledge of global guidance and good practice in DRM policy and capacity development.

Language Proficiency:

Fluency in English and Nepali is essential.
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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