JOB OPPORTUNITY

Project Assistant – PESU, GBCRP

Vacancy : 6694
Unit: Nepal Programme Coordination
Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location: Nepal Country Office, Kathmandu, Nepal
Reporting to: Senior Communications and MEL Officer
Work percentage: 100%
Grade: A1
Expected start date: 01 February 2024
Type of contract: Fixed-term (11 months)
Closing date: 04 January 2024

BACKGROUND

Building adaptive capacity is a high priority for Nepal, given its vulnerability to climate change. Nepal ranks fourth globally in climate change vulnerability, with the Gandaki River Basin (GRB) amongst the regions most vulnerable to its impacts. The GRB occupies about 21% of Nepal’s land area and is one of the largest river basins in Nepal. Climate change, however, is impacting the GRB through drought, late monsoon rains, flash floods, and landslides. These impacts are exacerbating existing issues like poverty and are affecting vulnerable communities and their capacity to adapt to climate change. Thus, this ‘Improving climate resilience of vulnerable communities and ecosystems in the Gandaki River Basin, Nepal’ or ‘Gandaki Basin Climate Resilient project’ in-short will focus on enhancing climate resilience of vulnerable communities and ecosystems in the GRB.

The Project Execution Support Unit (PESU) is housed in IUCN to support the Project Management Unit (PMU) for the execution of project activities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator and Functional Supervision of Project Lead, Gandaki Basin Climate Resilient Project, GCF the Project Assistant will be a part of diversified team and will be responsible for implementing the project activities and support on administrative and reporting for the PESU.

1. Support the project lead with project related activities and administrative functions of the PESU, verification of the request of advances and expenditures settlements of the consultants, project staffs etc.
2. Identification of the Administrative requirement to operate the Project Execution Support Unit (PESU), support smooth operation of the unit.
3. Provide support for coordinating activities among various consultant & experts for the deliveries of the Project activities, Liquidity Planning for the Project
4. Support the procurement and inventory administration.
5. Support in conduction of events, workshops and training and related administrative supports
6. Coordinating with Administrative Assistant of the Project (based on Department) for activities.
7. Support to program & corporate team to review Partner’s Financials & Reporting as required
8. Any other task as assigned by line manager

REQUIREMENTS

A Nepali citizen with minimum 3 years of experience for Bachelor level education and minimum 7 years for intermediate level.
Experience of working in GEF, GCF Projects would be an added advantage
Fluent in Local language and working English

APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the “Apply” button.
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.

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Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and some 15,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.

IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.

Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.