Background
The position is open to Nepali nationals only. Under the overall supervision of the UNDP Deputy Resident Representative and direct supervision of the Assistant Resident Representative, the incumbent will have responsibility for developing and managing a substantive programme portfolio in the area of energy and environment in response to national priorities and the corporate mandates of UNDP.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support policy advocacy and advisory services in areas of Energy, Natural Resources and Climate Change to the government and civil societies as ppropriate, based on the review and analysis of the overall energy and environment context and evolving opportunities based on lessons learned within Nepal and elsewhere.
• Provide programme/project development services through developing and leading conceptualization and formulation of programmes including strategic partnership, alliance building and resource mobilization.
• Provide support to various UN/UNDP missions related to energy, environment, and climate change, and prepare strategies and action/implementation plans for UNDP Practice Area under Environment for Sustainable Development and contributions to MDGs.
• Advise as well as provide oversight to the portfolio programmes for effective implementation, monitoring and review of achievements, documentation of lessons, reporting to UNDP HQ, reviews and progress reporting, and advise on adaptive & conflict sensitive management of the programmes.
• Undertake knowledge mgmt initiatives including e-network contributions based on programmatic experiences & lessons learned, maintain institutional memories (in codified manner) and update information on bilateral and other international technical co-operation programmes in Nepal in the areas of responsibility.
• Establish and cultivate relationships with national and international agencies (including other UN agencies and UNDP COs) within the country and elsewhere for effective programmatic coordination, policy advocacy and concerted advisory services in the areas of responsibility as well as represent the UNDP through regular meetings and networks.
• Co-ordinate with UN/UNDP colleagues, Units and programmes for increased synergy and achieving results in cross-cutting areas of UNDAF and UNDP CPD/CPAP priorities, and keep regular track on UNDAF/CPAP outcomes, outputs and targets.
• Ensure implementation of agreed implementation guidelines, monitoring and evaluation strategies/plans and audit action plans as necessary by all UNDP supported projects and programmes under the portfolio.
• Ensure substantive and financial delivery targets of the projects and programmes under the portfolio are met, and maintain programme management cycle and deliverable deadlines as per CO priorities.
• Performs any other duty assigned by supervisor(s)
Required Skills and Experience
Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent in natural resource management, rural energy planning or related field.
Experience:
• 7 years of relevant experience at the national level in providing management support, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of environment and rural energy projects and establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English (oral and written)
Applications should be submitted no later than 26 August 2025 by e-mail, to [email protected] or in a sealed envelope to:
NDP Operations Department (Ref: PO/HR), UN House, Pulchowk
P.O. Box 107, Kathmandu, Nepal
(Only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted)