Programme Coordinator, Bajura (1 position) (Service Contract - SB 4/Peg II)
Scope of Services: The position will be based in the field and will be responsible for liaising with selected municipalities and UNFPA implementing partners to oversee the implementation of UNFPA supported programme activities in line with the 8th Country Programme 2018-2022. S/he will advocate for and facilitate advancing the national commitments to implement the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), and the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development at local level in close collaboration with relevant partners.
Eligibility: Completion of Advanced Degree in Health (including Medicine) or Social Sciences, preferably in Management, Public/ Business Administration, Public Health, Population or Development Studies; At least five years of progressively working experience at the community, district and national levels in programme planning, management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field preferably within the UN system; Demonstrated capability and good understanding of UNFPA’s mandate in particular related to population dynamics, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and gender equality; Excellent command of oral and written English and Nepali are essential, knowledge of other local languages will be an advantage; ability to function in multicultural work environment.
How to apply: More detailed information, including the detailed Terms of Reference, competency profile and education/experience and other requirements can be found at: http://nepal.unfpa.org/en/vacancies/programme-coordinator-bajura-deadline-16-september-2018. Applicants (Nepalese nationals only) must complete a Personal History Form (P-11), and attach a curriculum vitae (CV). P-11 form can be downloaded from the link. Please send your applications only by email to jobs.nepal@unfpa.org clearly marking the Position Title in the Subject of your email.
Deadline for applications: 16 September 2018 by 5.00pm Nepal time. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. UNFPA will only respond to applicants to whom we have further interest.
Work Environment: UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all, including persons with disabilities.
Notice: UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status