The Position:
The Project Assistant will be based in Biratnagar and will be responsible for liaison and coordination with the local government and UNFPA Implementing Partners (IPs) at Provincial level. S/he will be reporting to the Harmful Practices Specialist; will oversee the implementation of GBVPR project activities in Biratnagar and be responsible for establishing and nurturing strong working relationships with provincial officials and project stakeholders.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
You would be responsible for:
Policy Advocacy and Partnerships
• Help carry out activities under the GBV Prevention and Response (GBVPR) Project.
• Support gender equality, women’s empowerment, and prevention of gender-based violence in local government plans and budgets.
• Assist in discussions with local governments to promote shared funding for GBV services.
• Coordinate with local governments to help continue GBV and women’s economic empowerment work.
• Support efforts to include GBV and gender equality in local development and employment programmes.
• Help improve referral systems so people affected by GBV can easily access support.
• Work with local groups like women’s organizations, youth, media, and civil society to raise awareness.
• Share information and support coordination with other UN agencies and development partners.
• Help local governments work together and share costs for common services.
Programme Management and Coordination
• Help organize trainings and workshops using project guidelines and tools.
• Support partners (IPs) in holding events and training sessions for project beneficiaries.
• Assist in monitoring the quality of training and information shared by partners.
• Help strengthen the capacity of local governments and partners to meet goals and use resources properly.
• Help collect information about the skills, needs, and challenges of beneficiaries for planning purposes.
• Support local economic empowerment activities by coordinating with cooperatives, banks, and local officials.
• Help build local partnerships with elected leaders, women’s groups, youth, and businesses.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Join regular field visits to check on project progress and suggest improvements. Help document good practices and lessons learned, and share them with partners and UNFPA. Support local governments in organizing coordination meetings and joint visits. Assist in collecting evidence and preparing reports to help improve the project and support policy change.Humanitarian and Other Support
Support emergency and humanitarian activities when needed, including natural disaster response. Work with District Disaster Management Committees and local humanitarian actors during emergencies. Help UNFPA and other agencies coordinate during emergencies, and assist in preparedness work. Provide support during national and international missions, including preparing documents and progress reports. Help raise visibility of UNFPA’s work at the local level.Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Secondary Level with four years’ experience OR Bachelor's level with four years’ experience in Gender Studies, Public Administration, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or relevant disciplines.Knowledge and Experience:
Progressive working experience at the community, or district levels in programme management, monitoring, and evaluation is desirable.Languages:
Fluency in English and Nepali language is required.
Required Competencies:
Values:
Exemplifying integrity,
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
Embracing cultural diversity,
Embracing change
Core Competencies:
Achieving results,
Being accountable,
Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
Thinking analytically and strategically,
Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships.
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.