Job Description

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is looking for the qualified candidate for its Provincial Office in Dhangadhi

Category: Individual Consultant Contract

Background: UNFPA has been providing support to Sudurpashchim province and local government to formulate progressive policies and legislations for SRH/FP, gender equality, harmful practices, adolescent and youth, and population dynamics including capacity building on evidence-based planning, humanitarian preparedness, and response and supply chain management. In this context, the UNFPA field office, Dhangadhi requires a Programme Officer (SRHR and FP-SCM) who will be engaged in advocacy and policy dialogue for concerted actions by the provincial and local counterparts, UN system and other development partners, and civil society organizations and networks on issues related to SRHR/FP/SCM in the health sector.

Eligibility: Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Management or Social Sciences with at least 2 years’ professional experience in planning, programming, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, preferably in the area of, Family Planning, SCM, Youth and Sexual Reproductive health and gender. Experience in policy advocacy, documentation/report writing, coordination, development of project proposal, concept note, strategy, and policy documents

How to apply:

More detailed information, including the Terms of Reference, competency profile and education/experience and other requirements can be found at: https://nepal.unfpa.org/en/vacancies.

Applicants must complete a Personal History Form (P-11), and attach a curriculum vitae (CV). The P-11 form can be downloaded from https://bit.ly/3NztXDD.

Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. UNFPA will only respond to applications to whom we have further interest. Notice: There is no application, processing, or other fee at any stage of the application 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. 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.