UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is looking for qualified candidates for its Country Office in Kathmandu to announce job vacancies for the positions of Gender Equality & Human Rights Specialist (GEHRS) and Programme Analyst, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
Position: Gender Equality & Human Rights Specialist
Number of Positions: 1 position
Category: Fixed-Term Appointment [NO-C]
Job Opening ID: 40323
Duty Station: Kathmandu
Deadline: Monday, 22 November 2021 by 5:00 pm Nepal time
Duration: 1 year initially
Eligibility:
- Advanced degree in Gender Studies, Human Rights, Law, Public Policy, Development Studies or related disciplines.
- At least five years of increasingly responsible professional experience at the policy/advocacy and managerial level in leading gender and/or human rights interventions.
- Demonstrable technical leadership in advancing gender equality and human rights.
- Strong understanding of women's rights and gender equality dimensions and inclusion in policy and programme formulation, implementation and monitoring.
- Proven experience in coordinating/managing a team of staff, experts and consultants.
- Familiarity in communicating in a clear and articulate manner, technical and/or complex issues to different types of audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to network within the development sector, including with civil society.
- Demonstrated experience in coordination and liaison with government counterparts, NGOs, UN agencies, private sector, development partners and CBOs.
- Possess excellent interpersonal, negotiating, intercultural communication skills, and political acumen.
- Ability to work independently and in culturally diverse teams.
- Working experience in the humanitarian setting is an asset.
2. Programme Analyst, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
Number of positions: 3 position
Category: Fixed-Term Appointment [NO-B]
Job Opening ID: 40322
Duty Station: Butwal, Janakpur, and Dhangadhi
Deadline: Monday, 22 November 2021 by 5:00 pm Nepal Time
Duration: 1 year initially
Eligibility.
- Advanced Degree in Public Health, Health Economics, Medicine/Health Sciences, or other related disciplines.
- At least two years or more of clinical experience as a public health professional.
- Practical experience in the emergency health sector, including SRHR response.
- Knowledge and understanding of UN/UNFPA humanitarian/development programming and operations, and about UN common programming principles including a human-rights based approach, gender transformative approach and capacity development.
- Proven ability to engage in high-level policy dialogue and advocacy.
- Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral forms. Practical experience in design, management, monitoring and review of SRHR programmes/projects.
- Experience in policy advocacy, documentation, development of national SRHR strategies, protocols and training packages.
- Demonstrated experience in coordination and liaison with government counterparts, NGOs, UN agencies, private sector, development partners and CBOs.
- Good understanding of the Nepal Government's health-related policies, laws, policy-making processes and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the relevant Government partners and other stakeholders.
- Experience using office software packages and web-based management systems.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrated experience in working successfully as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
How to apply:
UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.
A full job description of the position can be accessed at https://nepal.unfpa.org/en/vacancies and only online applications using this link will be accepted.
Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at https://www.unfpa.org/resources/step-step-guide-applying-jobs-unfpa. Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.
Notice: There is no application, processing or other fees at any stage of the application process.
NFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
NFPA 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.
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