Poverty Environment Initiative Advisor at PEI Nepal

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Country Director-UNDP (Programme), direct guidance of the Assistant Resident Representative of EEDRR-Unit-UNDP and in close liaison with National Project Managers of the LGCDP and the NPC support project, the incumbent will be responsible for successful delivery of the PEI Nepal programme. The expected time for the incumbent during the initial implementation period would be: 50% for LGCDP; 30% for NPC project and 20% for UNDP.

Position Title : Poverty Environment Initiative Advisor (NPPP ….)
Duty Station : Kathmandu
Duration : One year, with possibility of extension
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Band : SB-5 Peg II (Salary Rs.134,643 p.m.)

For detailed Job Description of the position, please visit the following UNDP website: http://www.undp.org.np/vacancy

Qualifications Requirement:Qualifications and Experiences

• Master degree or advanced degrees in environmental management/policy, environmental economics, development or other related fields.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience working on environment/natural resources management
• Experience in conducting policy analysis and providing policy advice on sustainable natural resource management at senior level;
• Proven record in the writing of research papers, policy analysis and recommendations, reports and publications;
• Excellent computer skills, including full working knowledge of standard word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software packages;
• Knowledge and professional experience in pro-poor natural resource management is desirable

Applications should be submitted no later 8 February 2026 by email, to: [email protected] or in a sealed envelope to

UNDP Operations Department (Ref: PEIA), UN House, Pulchowk, P.O. Box 107, Kathmandu, Nepal

Candidates are required to mention the ‘Ref. No.’ and ‘Position Name’ on the envelope or on the subject line of the e-mail. (Only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted for recruitment process

Applicants must submit the updated standard UN Personal History Form available at the UNDP webpage http://www.undp.org.np/vacancy

Work experience and/or academic knowledge in relation to gender and social exclusion will be an added advantage. Women, Dalits, Indigenous Nationalities (Adivashi-Janajati)s, Madhesi, people with disabilities, and other minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

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