The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.

VACANCY NOTICE
UNOPS

1. Technical Officer – Environmental (Climate Resilience)
- Job categories: Climate, Environment
- Vacancy code: VA/2024/B5516/29484
- Department/office: AR, SAMCO, Nepal
- Duty station: Kathmandu, Nepal
- Contract type: Local ICA Specialist
- Contract level: LICA Specialist-8
- Duration : Open-ended subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and/or satisfactory performance

Background Information – Job-specific
The Incumbent works in the Cities 4 Women (C4W) Project activities related to environment, climate change, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), and other related fields and provides necessary technical guidance and support to the Project Managers during project implementation and support the Country Manager and project managers to develop and implement projects.

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Technical Officer Environmental (Climate Resilience) will among others:
1. Technical Expertise
2. Business Development
3. Monitoring, Evaluation and Knowledge Management

Application Deadline: 08-Jan-2025

HOW TO APPLY
click [ HERE ] to view official notice for more details and application procedure

2. Programme Management Specialist
- Job categories: Programme Management
- Vacancy code: VA/2024/B5516/29483
- Department/office: AR, SAMCO, Nepal
- Duty station: Kathmandu, Nepal
- Contract type: Local ICA Specialist
- Contract level: LICA Specialist-10
- Duration Open-ended subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and/or satisfactory performance

Organizational Context
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors, and the United Nations organisations.

UNOPS in Nepal
In alignment with government priorities, the UNOPS Nepal country office looks forward to providing long-term strategic and advisory support to the country by enhancing the capacity of national and sub-national governments and partners within all three tiers of government. By prioritizing evidence-based planning, capacity building, and developing model projects for creating sustainable and inclusive cities, the UNOPS Nepal country office also aims to build strong relationships with urban municipalities at the local level. Aiming to create sustainable cities by promoting a green and resilient, climate-adaptive, and socially inclusive development approach the assignment will focus on integrating urban planning and design in municipal infrastructure implementation processes, focusing on public open spaces, and development of other bankable projects. The project Cities 4 Women (C4W): Inclusive and Climate Resilient Urbanization in Nepal is implemented by UNOPS with UN-Habitat and Cities Alliance with support from the European Commission, USAID, and the Government of Finland.

Functional Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for effective, transparent, and efficient support to the Cities 4 Women: Inclusive and Climate Resilient Urbanization in Nepal project- Finland Component, during project implementation.The Programme Management Specilaist’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Programme Implementation
2. Coordination Functions
3. Programme/Portfolio Development and Management
4. Resource Mobilization and Partnerships
5. Knowledge Management

Application Deadline: 08-Jan-2025

HOW TO APPLY
click [ HERE ] to view official notice for more details and application procedure