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Project Analyst – Liaison

Kathmandu

  • Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
  • Location: Kathmandu
  • Grade: Junior level - NPSA-9, National Personnel Services Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: 2025-02-28

Background
 
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UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 

UNDP has been present in Nepal since 1963, working towards greater development impact in the most remote, poor, and vulnerable areas. Reduction of vulnerability to disaster and climate risks is one of the core programmatic approaches in promoting sustainable and resilient development. Over the years, UNDP has established itself as the Government of Nepal's key partner on disaster risk management, in the areas of policy and institutional capacity enhancement as well as community-level risk reduction. 

Strengthening Urban Preparedness, Earthquake Preparedness and Response (SUPER) programme is continuation of the Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Programme (CDRMP) which was formulated as part of the Strategic Partnership Framework signed between the Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery (BCPR) and UNDP. SUPER programme aims to strengthen the institutional and legislative aspects of disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) in Nepal, by building the capacities of Ministry of Home Affairs, other ministries, and local governments. It also establishes strategic linkages between DRRM and development sectors. The programme’s intervention in the area of DRRM, building code, risk sensitive land use plan (RSLUP), safer construction practices, climate risk management, community-based disaster risk management, and emergency preparedness and response aims to strengthen the overall system of disaster risk management in Nepal.

The main objective of this position is to coordinate and liaise with the Government of Nepal on Disaster risk reduction, preparedness, response and recovery issues. It includes periodic meeting with concerned ministries including NDRRMA/MoHA and MoFAGA. UNDP is co-lead of the Early Recovery Cluster and the Project Analyst-Liaison will be the Early Recovery Coordinator. The selected personnel will be responsible for providing technical inputs as well as inputs on GEDSI considerations in DRRM. 

Duties and Responsibilities

The individual will work in close consultation with the project team and under the overall guidance of the National Project Coordinator. The individual will also have to maintain regular coordination with the national, provincial and local governments. He/she should bear responsibility for monitoring and review of tasks under the scope of works for their successful completion and implementation.
 
Develop and maintain effective relations with key government and non-government stakeholders, including program teams for all project aspects.
  • In close coordination with SUPER Programme team, contribute to the development of appropriate working relations with key stakeholders to advance buy-in and national ownership of relevant project aspects. 
  • Coordinate with key stakeholders for planning, management and quality delivery of outputs and activities related to projects under SUPER Programme in a timely, efficient and dynamic manner. 
  • Convene regular inter-agency meetings with relevant programme teams, partners and government agencies for clearer and effective communication. 
  • Organise Early Recovery Cluster meetings under the leadership of MoFAGA and concerned provincial ministries at federal and provincial levels respectively.
  • Guide the development of the Early Recovery Cluster Updates and other related documents and populating it 
  • Engage in policy advocacy to enhance disaster risk reduction and humanitarian preparedness & response at federal, provincial and municipal levels.
  • Conduct regular field visits jointly with government counterparts as necessary and ensure coherence in understanding and approach undertaken for implementation of activities at sub-national levels.
  • Participate in all relevant technical and/or other meetings as advised by supervisor at national and province levels.

Plan, coordinate, and report responsibilities related to SUPER programme activities among key government agencies, project partners and UNDP’s project team.

  • Coordinate and collaborate closely with program team, government stakeholders and project partners to plan, develop and implement effective program activities. 
  • Provide strategic inputs on decisions related to programme planning and implementation to ensure they are made in a participatory and collective manner and align with the overall objective of the programme.
  • Contribute to timely preparation of documents/plans/concept notes by reviewing, analyzing and providing technical inputs as and when required so that expected results are achieved in line with SUPER’s objectives.
  • Prepare TORs and take timely actions to hire experts and consultants as required by the project to perform various tasks as reflected in the project document and project work plan such as for technical papers, guideline, policy and others.
  • Work with SUPER team for adequate level of visibility and attention through multiple means at all tiers of government.
  • Ensure all activities are being planned, implemented and monitored in close coordination with key national counterparts and respective provincial and/or local governments/agencies where applicable.   

Identify different stages of coordination and specific roles of key stakeholders for effective implementation of different project activities under the SUPER Programme. 

Provide inputs on  GEDSI aspects in all stages of the project in coordination with GESI Focal Person of UNDP/ SUPER and key stakeholders.

Assist in preparing documents (presentation, communication, minutes, etc.) and other requirements related to Project Board meeting and follow-up the agreed actions

Prepare and update monthly briefing notes on activities implemented by SUPER team and disaster preparedness activities by UNDP

Provide support to implement the activities related to DRRM plans, policies and institutional strengthening.

Create a safe working environment by developing respectful and safe organizational culture and supporting practices.

Collaborates with team members, programme partners, and sub-grantees to ensure safe implementation of programmes at the community level applying Do No Harm approach.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

 
Competencies

Core competencies:

  • Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
  • Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
  • Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
  • Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
  • Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
  • Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
  • Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination 

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

Business direction and strategy       

  • Systems Thinking - Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.

Business management          

  • Partnerships Management - Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies

Business development

  • Knowledge Generation - Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations.

2030 Agenda - Planet              

  • Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery - Disaster Risk Reduction: Urban and Local Level Disaster Risk Management
  • Early Warning, Anticipation and Preparedness

2030 Agenda: People              

  • Gender - Gender Equality and Institutional Transformation

2030 Agenda: Peace 

  • Governance - Inclusion and Participation of Marginalised Groups
     
Required Skills and Experience
 
Education:
  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Environment Science, Public Policy, Development Studies or Disaster Risk Management or any related field is required, or
  • A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years (with Masters’ degree) or 4 years (with Bachelors’ degree) of relevant experience in Nepal’s development sector including climate change or disaster risk management.
  • Good knowledge in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Experience of coordinating with stakeholders for planning, management and quality delivery of outputs and activities in a timely, efficient and dynamic manner. 
  • Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills, experience working in a team.
  • Experience of building and maintaining partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts.
  • Experience of resource mobilization and identification of critical gaps related to DRRM. Experience of working with the Government of Nepal and its affiliated organizations and agencies or elsewhere in related sector.
  • Experience of developing action plans and strategies on climate actions or disaster risk reduction & management will be an advantage;
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with the Nepal government and UNDP norms and operations would be an advantage.
  • Professional attitude in related field of work and ability to work in multi-cultural environments.

Required Languages

  • Fluency in English and Nepali languages is required.

 

Disclaimer

 

 
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UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

 
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Non-discrimination

 
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  

 
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