Programme Support Officer

UNDP in Nepal
VISION STATEMENT

UNDP Nepal works with the people and Government of Nepal, and other development partners to pursue equitable and sustainable human development goals through eradication of poverty, increase in livelihood opportunities, improvement in community resilience against conflict, disasters and impact of climate change, while laying down strong foundations for a society based on rule of law with an inclusive and participatory democracy.

Currently UNDP Nepal is implementing a regional programme titled, “Integrating human security in development programming for building resilience to address multi-dimensional risks in Asia and the Pacific – Development of a methodological framework” which is being implemented in Nepal and Bangladesh. The project aims to design methodological framework for human security in Nepal and application of the framework to build resilience to human security risks. The project has two broad outcomes - a) Enhanced institutional capacity of countries to integrate human security in their development programming to address multi-dimensional risks and b) Increased awareness and political interests fostered among governments and development practitioners in the region to integrate human security in development programming in countries – and 4 Outputs as mentioned below:

Output 1.1: A replicable methodological framework and relevant guiding tool(s) developed by adopting a portfolio approach, to co-create human security programming in countries
Output 1.2: An integrated and context-specific approach to human security (human security portfolio) developed in case countries by piloting the methodological framework and guiding tool(s)
Output 2.1: Selected government officials and development practitioners in the region have better awareness and understanding of the human security approach and its practical use in development programming
Output 2.2: Application of the human security approach in development programming advocated at the country- and regional levels through development and dissemination of strategic knowledge and communication materials

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Porgramme Analyst – Climate Change and Resilience or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Porgramme Support Officer will:


A. Scope of the work for PSO under Regional Human Security Programme will include.

1. Take responsibility of working as a focal point for the project and support to maintain coordination with the project partners, regional team, government officials and UN RCO

2. Support conduct desk reviews and online research to take stock of existing tools and analytical instruments in reference to Nepal:

3. Provide inputs to develop a methodological framework and guiding tool (s) that adopt a portfolio approach to support countries in integrating human security in development programming:

4. Support in piloting of developed methodological framework to co-create human security programming to address multi-dimensional risks for resilience building

5. Support to finalize the methodological framework and guiding tool(s) reflecting on lessons learnt and produce knowledge products and communication materials

6. Produce project reports for donors, partners, UN RCO and UNDP in consultation with UNDP CO and regional team
7. Support the International Consultant and other UNDP experts/officials in implementation of the project


B. Scope of Work for other Support required by Country Office

1. Support in formulation of various projects as mentioned above and maintain project calendar
2. Support to coordinate and liaison with government and non- governmental agencies and partners
3. Prepare meeting minutes and reports of consultations, workshop and seminars/conferences
4. Conduct desk reviews and prepare reports, briefing notes to support project formulation process;
5. Support to conduct/organize meetings, workshops, conferences, and seminars
6. Support implementation of various projects and initiatives supported by UNDP in the area of Environment Climate Risks Management and Disaster Risk Reduction
7. Support organize training, orientations, seminars, workshops and other events.
8. Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.