SIAG Coordinator and Workforce Diversity Analyst (Open for Nepalese Nationals Only) - UNDP - Kathmandu, Nepal

Location: Kathmandu, NEPAL

Application Deadline: 20-Feb-13

Type of Contract: FTA Local

Post Level: NO-B

Languages Required: English 

Starting Date: (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)   15-Mar-2013

Duration of Initial Contract: One year

Background

Evidence from the Census 2001, as confirmed by the 2011 Census, from the Nepal Living Standard Survey and from other studies shows clearly that in Nepal there are wide disparities in human development indicators between different social groups based on gender, region, caste, ethnicity and other identity differentials. Recognising the need to better exchange information and work more cooperatively on this complex issue, groups and networks started to form from 2004 onwards. One of these groups was the Social Inclusion Action Group (SIAG) which continues to date. Since 2005, this group has organized several exchanges of information and organized a number of learning events on monitoring social inclusion and on increasing diversity in human resources within agencies. At present it has membership from UNDP, WB, SDC, DFID, ESP, ADB, Danida, UNFPA Country Office, UNICEF Country Office, GIZ (then GTZ), ILO, GeMSIP/JICA, SNV, USAID, Association of International Non Government Organization in Nepal (AIN) and HURDEC. Recognizing the need to respond to changing realities and the continued need for action, SIAG produced its new strategy in April 2012. A small core group comprising DFID, WB, AIN, Embassy of Switzerland/SDC, and the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator’s Office (RCHCO) as chair was formed. The SIAG is supported by a SIAG Coordinator/Secretariat. Since July 2012, SIAG has been operating as working group under the International Development Partners Group. SIAG has approved its work plan for 2013. Concurrently, the UN Country Team (UNCT) reviewed its own workforce diversity challenges. Since late 2009, the UNCT has had a medium-term strategy to improve its workforce diversity. To translate the strategy into action, a number of initiatives have been implanted since 2009: a UNCT diversity declaration; further training of HR managers; sharing of recruitment best practices; and UN-wide internship program. The SIAG Coordinator and Workforce Diversity Analyst will work under the direct supervision of the Head of the RCHCO. (S)he will support both the SIAG as a Secretariat and Coordinator of various activities as well as support the UNCT in its workforce diversity initiatives, as well as in its social inclusion agenda.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions: Research Communication and Coordination Knowledge Management Planning and Management Advisory and Training Research: Take the lead in drafting proposals for research relevant to SIAG’s focus areas or relevant to the UNCT’s inclusion agenda; Work closely with the RCHCO to produce field bulletins and district profiles, with a particular emphasis on providing inputs that relate to the gender and social inclusion agenda; Web research for articles relating to gender and social inclusion that require further work; and Compilation, interpretation and updating data on key indicators. Communication and Coordination: Facilitate the preparation and implementation of meetings and common learning events; Facilitate coordination between SIAG members; Be responsible for communication between SIAG members and other national and international development partners groups; Establish networks with development agencies, government agencies and NGOs; and Support the planning of SIAG work Knowledge Management: Organize and manage learning and advocacy events; Document proceedings and learning from events; Make available, promote and facilitate access to all kinds of information sources on and offline; Be informed and update SIAG members on ongoing initiatives regarding social inclusion  by government of Nepal and other international agencies/organizations in Nepal; Maintain various databases (civil society experts, consultant database, event venues, photos, media lists, etc.); and Support and manage SIAG publications and dissemination. Planning and Management: Support SIAG in preparing its strategies; Prepare SIAG’s rolling work plan with budget, and keep it updated; Manage all financial matters related to SIAG; and Take and circulate minutes of all SIAG meetings. Advisory and Training: Advise the UN Country team in Nepal on issues related to Workforce Diversity in the UN System in Nepal; Provide training & sensitization to HR managers in the UN System in Nepal and other international agencies; Develop Social Inclusion/Ethnicity/WFD brief to be included in the “Welcome Package” to all new international staff; and Design innovative social inclusion/WFD schemes for UNCT and other international agencies consideration such as Internship programmes, mentoring etc.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:       Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating UNDP’s mandate Results-Based Programme Development and Management Assesses project performance to identify success factors and incorporates best practices into project work Researches linkages across programme activities to identify critical points of integration Monitors specific stages of projects/programme implementation Analyzes country situation to identify opportunities for project development Participates in the formulation of project proposals and ensures substantive rigor in the design and application of proven successful approaches and drafts proposals accordingly Building Strategic Partnerships Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders Innovation and Marketing New Approaches Generates new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things Documents and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches Resource Mobilization (Field Duty Stations) Analyzes information/databases on potential and actual donors Develops a database of project profiles.  Identifies opportunities for project proposals for presentation to donors Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments Demonstrates in-depth understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals Identifies and communicates relevant information for advocacy for UNDP’s goals for a variety of audiences Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for advocating for UNDP’s mandate Client Orientation Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines Anticipates client needs and addresses them promptly Core Competencies: Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment Self-development, initiative-taking Acting as a team player and facilitating team work Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively Creating synergies through self-control Managing conflict Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member. Informed and transparent decision making Prince2 training and certification, RMG

Required Skills and Experience

Education:    Master’s Degree or equivalent in anthropology, social science, development studies, or any other relevant field. Experience:    At least 2 years of experience working on social inclusion and workforce diversity issues. Thorough understanding of the social inclusion agenda and challenges in Nepal. Proven capacity to work closely with a wide variety of people, including people in senior positions. Political acumen. Proven capacity to coordinate different agendas and to be able to prioritize. Language Requirements:    Fluency in written and spoken English and Nepali languages.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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