With an office in Kathmandu and three Field Coordination Offices (FCO) in strategic regional locations, the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) is collectively well-positioned to provide evidence based coordination and information support to the UN Country Team (UNCT) and development partners. Field presence is an invaluable conduit to access local knowledge and for genuine dialogue with local and regional stakeholders. It promotes local-level collaboration between development partners and local stakeholders as well as a crucial insight on socioeconomic challenges.

The RCO provides the necessary support, analysis and information to allow the Resident Coordinator (RC) to chair/co-chair key coordination fora by identifying priorities and setting agendas. The RC can take the lead on common issues that require the UNCT to speak with one voice, and present a common position and/or view. On this basis, the RCO is also positioned to strengthen collaboration within and between development partners and promote more comprehensive and multi-faceted programming as well as use of technical expertise. Partnerships are critical to leveraging all the interests, knowledge and resources necessary to achieve collective results.

• Gather and maintain information and manage knowledge about the work of the UN system in the region s/he is based in;
• Assist in the consolidation, editing and finalization of RCO reports, updates, and other media products;
• Support the flow of information between the RCO and other UN agencies (district/regional);
• Support the organizing and implementation of UNCT public events (district/regional)

Programmatic support:

• Assist in arranging meetings/workshops/retreats related to UNDAF implementation and any such events organized/facilitated by the RCO/FCO;
• Keep track of decisions/action points/recommendations and set up a system for follow-up by appropriate individuals;
• Assist in documenting and capturing lessons learned, best practices, case studies, and success stories from the field (district/regional);
• Conduct necessary qualitative and quantitative research and prepare materials on issues affecting UNDAF implementation as they rise and in the areas of RCO priorities;
• Support Information Management Unit in gathering and processing of georeferenced UNDAF specific data;
• Assist in coordinating visits for national and international missions, including collection and collation of briefing materials, etc.

• Accompany UN staff on field visits and assist in documenting findings, good practices, and lessons learned;
• Maintain/update contact lists and filing system of reports/documents and disseminate public information;
• Prepare informal translations and act as an interpreter when required;

• Strong writing skill, including the ability to draft texts clearly, concisely, and swiftly on complex subjects;
• Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills, with an ability to make oral briefing and presentations with clarity and concision.

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Share knowledge and experience from within and outside RCO/FCO. Encourage UN staff to share knowledge.
• Encourages UN staff to share knowledge;
• Develops a strong understanding of the local context (district/regional)

Leadership and Self-Management

• Focus on the results for clients;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive  attitude;
• Remain calm, in control and in good humored even under pressure;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view;
• Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of her/his own behavior.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Development studies, social science, management or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience is required at the district/regional level or national level;
• Knowledge of Project Cycle Management is an added value;
• Prior experience with administrative tasks is desirable;
• Experience in the usage of computers and software packages;

Language requirement:

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United Nations Volunteers reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this opening for other openings with United Nations Volunteers with similar assignment description, experience and educational requirements.