Community Engagement Expert

Kathmandu

Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Kathmandu
Grade: Junior level - LICA-9, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Social Affairs
- Communication and Public Information
- Civil Society and Local governance
- Partnerships
Closing Date: Closed

Background Information - Job-specific

Integrated Programme for Strengthening Security and Justice (IPSSJ) and Modernisation and Improvement of Policing Project (MIPP) Context

DFID and UNOPS signed a MoU for UNOPS to implement the Modernization and Improvement of Policing Project (MIPP) with an objective to assist in improving the capabilities of Nepal Police. The support to strengthening capabilities are about facilities and equipment combined with technical assistance for performance enhancement to help effective delivery of policing services. The MIPP includes following result areas:

Modernized, gender-sensitive police units are in place for better public access to police services
Strengthened operations and maintenance capacity for police facilities and equipment
Strengthened performance management systems of NP for effective delivery of policing services, particularly with respect to the protection from criminal violence and access to security and justice
Service delivery skills of police personnel are enhanced with special attention to women and children
Increased capabilities in forensic investigations

The position will be based in Kathmandu with frequent visits to MIPP districts. It is expected that the expert will be travelling for 70% of their time. S/ he has to work with justice and security actors such as Nepal Police other security and justice related organizations and coordinate closely with other IPSSJ partners.

Functional Responsibilities

The roles and responsibilities of the Community Engagement Expert are;

Support PM and SPTA to Develop policy document for MIPP on police-community engagement (partnership) and action plan for the implementation of the proposed plan mentioned in the document.
Work with IPSSJ partners to formulate effective community consultation modalities for MIPP work , communication among the IPSSJ partners, and community interactions with police at the local level
Establish good working relationship between MIPP and local government entities and local level partnership with other IP-SSJ partners.
Support quality and meaningful police inputs to and engagement with IPSSJ funded Community Scorecard and Community Action Plan processes, working with local police representatives in coordination with the Community Safety Division
With support from Capacity Development Team Members, lead IP-SSJ coordination in at least two districts, represent UNOPS in other local IPSSJ partners coordination, manage and implement planned Roadshows around launching of MIPP_funded police infrastructure
Liaise between MIPP-funded contractors, local police and local authorities in project districts to ensure effective and conflict-sensitive implementation of MIPP activities.
Prepare Annual Work Plan (AWP) for Community Engagement Activities and implement the Plan with clear milestones and deadlines.
With support from other Capacity Development team members, build a network of key local partners (community members, local government entities, GBV groups etc.) including other IPSSJ partners, keeping well-informed of evolving local trends i.e. social, economic, and political context and develop adaptation interventions for MIPP that responds to contextual analysis and changes
Establish partnerships with other NGOs and private sector organizations active in the project area to diversify project opportunities to complement each other to achieve IPSSJ objectives in consultations with PM and SPTA.

Maintain records of the organizations working in community partnership in the Project Area and update the project periodically.
Make recommendations to adapt MIPP implementation to the assessments from the Community Scorecard and other police-community joint activities implement ted by IPSSJ partners as well as research outputs from the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning component
Prepare the reports as per project requirements and support PM to prepare monthly and quarterly and other adhoc report.

Impact of Results:

Increased impact of MIPP investments in police infrastructure on the police-community relationship and effective engagement of MIPP in local level partnerships with other IP-SSJ partners
Facilitation of a local operating environment conducive to MIPP implementation and adaptation to local context by maintaining cordial relationship between local bodies and MIPP and ensuring feedback loops to central programming decisions
Institutionalization of improved police-community dialogue at the local level and feedback loops to other MIPP programme elements such as the Performance Management Strand
Representation of UNOPS in IP-SSJ partners activities at field level and awareness of IPSSJ and how MIPP contributes to IP-SSJ among the local stakeholders

The effective and successful achievement of results of the expert depends upon the impacts on the performance of MIPP through local level coordination and community engagement by maintaining a cordial and mutually beneficial relationship with stakeholders to achieve overall IPSSJ objectives.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Political Science, Sociology/Anthropology, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field is required
Master’s degree in relevant will be preferred and may be considered in lieu of the requirement of bachelor’s degree and relevant experience

Experience:

Four (4) years of relevant experience in community engagement and partnership is required;
Experience of working on improving the quality of community-police engagement is desirable;
Developing and executing partnership and programme development plans is desirable;
Establishing partnerships with local agencies, national & international development organizations, government agency, Police, international NGOs or private sector organizations is desirable;
Experience on report writing is highly desirable;
Prior experience working in project and programme management, international organizations, and international development desirable. Previous experience working with security related organizations is desirable.

Language:

Proficiency in English and Nepali is required

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Additional Considerations

This post is only open for candidates who are nationals of Nepal.
Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract level: LICA 9
Contract duration: Initially for 1 year with a possibility of extension

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

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Vacancy Details

VA/2017/B5516/12971 - Structural Engineer (National)

StatusShortlistingVacancy typeVacancy AnnouncementPost levelLICA Specialist-9Contract typeLocal ICA Specialist

Applications33

Longlisted14

Shortlisted

Withdrawn

Created ByChungik Lama SHERPAPosting Date29-Aug-2017Closing Date11-Sep-2017

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Background Information - Job-specificEdit Delete

UNOPS’ work in Asia Region focuses on the construction and operation of high quality sustainable infrastructure and sustainable procurement, project management, timely provision of services, and the use of most relevant technologies. Such projects provide social and economic benefits to vulnerable populations across the country, and contribute to poverty eradication. This includes construction of schools, hospitals, water networks, urban sewerage and drainage facilities, harbours and anchorages, waste management facilities, climate change mitigation, as well as a range of “soft” support in capacity building, operations and maintenance of public assets, local governance, etc.

DFID funded Integrated Programme for Strengthening Security and Justice in Nepal (IP-SSJ)

The Department for International Development (DFID) through its Operational Plan is committed to support Nepal in its efforts to ensure communities can live in safety and security. Nepal’s own commitments in this area are particularly enhanced by the National Human Rights Action Plan (2011-2014), and, of special interest to the UK, the National Plan of Action Against Gender-Based Violence.

DFID’s proposed IP aims to improve security and access to justice for poor and traditionally excluded people, especially women and girls. It has been designed on the basis of extensive analysis that is set out in the DFID ‘Security and Justice for the Poor’ (SJ4P) Business Case.

The IP is a major initiative coordinated by a Board convened by the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of Nepal that aims to ensure inter-related initiatives are mutually reinforcing, notably on the Government and UK priority of tackling Gender-Based Violence.

The overall programme approach involves interlocking elements of:

a) community-level awareness-raising about laws and services, and the facilitation of dialogue with state institutions;

b) modernised and context-specific facilities and equipment for better public service delivery by state institutions and;

c) improved institutional systems of resource utilisation, performance management and oversight.

The overall programme will be holistic across hard Facilities and Equipment (F&E) and soft (Capacity and Skills Development, Police-Public Partnerships, Community Awareness-raising and Social Development etc.) elements. Institutional beneficiaries (Nepal Police and targeted state/ non state organisations) will be able to better service communities who will have a greater access to, and awareness of, the services proposed. Long term results will centre on the security and access to justice experienced, and perceived, by the poor and traditionally excluded, through improved delivery of service to the communities, increased level of awareness of services offered and thereby improved access. Disaster resilience and climate change considerations will also be cross-cutting priorities across the project investments.

About the Modernisation and Improvement of Policing Project

Under this programme, UNOPS is to implement support to the component: Modernisation and Improvement of Policing Project (MIPP). The MIPP is primarily focused on the Nepal Police, but will likely also encompass some related security and justice services in the targeted district. The MIPP will modernise, tailor and help sustain high quality service delivery through improved infrastructures and systems of resource utilisation, performance management and oversight. The elements would be to:

a) Identify and prioritise F&E required for improved public service delivery for access to justice in approximately 25 districts determined by GoN in collaboration with DFID;

b) Procure building refurbishment, civil works, specialised and non-specialised equipment and supplies;

c) Procure forensic equipment for the central laboratory;

d) Implement the construction, O&M plans;

e) Provide technical advisory services related to performance management, improvement and oversight.

The project will be implemented over a 4 year period, through three operational segments, in up to 25-28 districts. It is envisaged that, in the latter part of the project, implementation will be handed over to the GoN with UNOPS taking on a technical advisory role.

The primary focus will be units of the Nepal Police, but complementary work would deliver public-facing improvements to justice-related services provided by District Administration Office, Women and Children Development Offices and, conceivably prisons.

Functional ResponsibilitiesEdit DeleteThe purpose of the assignment is to design Reinforced Cement Concrete, Structural Steel, timber and brick structures in line with UNOPS guidelines, National Building Code, Standards set by relevant government agencies and international practice for buildings and other infrastructures under the project and ensure quality in their implementation.

The Structural Engineer (National) will report to the Project Manager. The general scope of work shall be, but not limited to, the following:

Conduct Rapid Infrastructure Assessment (RIA) to identify F&E status with regard to building infrastructure in the prioritized districts. Conduct associated desk reviews, field surveys, and prepare necessary reports.
Design Reinforced Cement Concrete, Structural Steel and Structural Timber elements for multi-storey non-residential buildings both manually and with common structural analysis/design software. Design brick masonry walls, concrete block walls, RCC walls and composite walls. Prepare drawings and reports of the designed systems.
Develop appropriate design features that combine adequate functional requirements such as good lighting, air, and using walls and other spaces creatively with form and style to enhance the quality of building.
Collaborate with design engineers to identify appropriate design options that combine disaster risk resilience features with improved space planning for more effective and pleasant buildings achieving economy of space.
Coordinate with municipal officials during inspection for design approval and building construction.
Develop specifications for construction materials and building elements planned to be used.
Based on approved District Rates and market surveys, prepare estimate for the designed systems.
Assist in procurement of the water supply, sanitation and fire-fighting systems.
Monitor contractors’ work plan for timely execution of the works.
Support the quantity survey and field progress measurement, prepare reports as required.
Quality control, trouble shooting and technical backup during construction.

Education/Experience/Language requirementsEdit DeleteEducation

University Degree in Structural Engineering or a relevant topic is required;
Master degree in a relevant field may be considered in lieu of the requirement of the Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience.

Work Experience

4 years of progressive experience on planning, design (both manual and software method) and implementation of non-residential multi-storied buildings in either public or private sector organizations is required;
Experience in project monitoring, reporting, development and coordination is desirable;
Retrofitting of existing buildings and use of CAD is desirable;

Language

Proficiency in written and spoken English and Nepali is required;

CertificationsEdit Delete

Registration in Nepal Engineering Council is required;
Certification in Prince2 Foundation and Practitioner is highly desirable;
Certified in CAD software is desirable

CompetenciesEdit Delete

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Additional ConsiderationsEdit Delete

This post is only open for candidates who are nationals of Nepal.
Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Contract type, level and durationEdit DeleteContract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (Retainer Contract) Contract level: LICA 9
Contract duration: Initially for 1 year on a retainer basis (upto 150 work days within the contract period)