United Nations Development Programme (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 the community. resilience against conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change, while laying down strong foundations for a society based on rule of law with an inclusive and participatory democracy.
The UNDP Nepal is seeking applications from qualified and result oriented Nepalese citizens for the following assignment:
Job title: National Consultant- Knowledge Management Expert
- Contract type and level: Individual Contractor
- No. of Position: 1 (one)
- Reference No.: UNDP/PN/39/2018
- Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal
- Project/Cluster: National Adaptation Plans (NAP-Ag) - Agriculture Project
Key responsibilities:
The objective of the assignment is to carry out synthesis and support in publication of following knowledge materials from NAP-Agriculture project: (a) ToT manual on Integrating Climate Change Adaptation into agriculture sectors planning of Nepal; (b) preparation of Country's Roadmap for Adaptation Planning in Agriculture Sectors; and (c) handbook on Integrating Climate Change Adaptation into agriculture sector planning of Nepal.
Required qualification and experience:
Master's degree (preferably Ph.D.) in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change or relevant field. At least 7 years of professional work experiences in agriculture, climate-smart agriculture, climate change adaptation and natural resources management. Demonstrated experiences in leading professional contributions, technical write up and publication such as in peer review journals, policy document, manual, handbook and guidelines at national or international level.
Sound experience of understanding Nepal's agriculture, climate-smart agriculture and climate change adaptation policy and practices both at the national and sub-national level. Able to work and research independently and proactively suggest improvements required in existing information and excellent in technical writing and communication skills in both English and Nepali.
Deadline: 16 November 2018, 5:30 PM
Weblink for application: http://vvww.np.undp.orgkontent/nepal/en/home/operations/procurement.html
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. UNDP retains the right to contact referees directly. UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity (in terms of nationality, minority groups, caste/ethnic groups, persons with disability etc.) and has the policy to have gender balance among staff at all levels. Qualified female candidates and candidates particularly from disadvantaged and socially excluded groups are strongly encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest confidentiality.
First date of publication: 31 October 2018
