United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nepal works with the people and Government of Nepal, and other development partners to pursue equitable and sustainable human development goals through eradication of poverty, increase in livelihood opportunities, improvement in community resilience against conflict, disasters, and impact of climate change, while laying down strong foundations for a society based on on rule of law with an inclusive and participatory democracy.

UNDP Nepal is seeking applications and result oriented Nepalese citizens for from the following assignment:

Position Title: Portfolio Support Associate

Level: NPSA 7

No. of Positions: 1 (One)

Duty Station: Dhangadi, Nepal

Application Deadline: 17 June, 2025

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Secondary education (Grade 12) is required. 
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in Economics, Rural Development, Social Science, Development Studies, or any other relevant areas will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years (with secondary education) or 4 years (with a bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in Communication, Coordination, monitoring, and capacity development area is required.
• Knowledge and experience of using basic computer skill (i.e Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Good knowledge and understanding about the role of local government in developing planning and policy.
• Proven experience in supporting coordination and stakeholder engagement with governments.
• Knowledge of local governance systems, municipal structures, and local-level policy frameworks.
• Working experience on supporting capacity assessment and development of Local Government and /or relevant stakeholders.
• Experience of Report writing, and Documentation of lesson learned .
• Prior experience working with UN agencies, international NGOs, or donor-funded programme.

Required Languages:

• Fluency in Nepali and English is required.

Weblink for application: https://www.undp.org/nepal/jobs

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and UNDP retains the right to contact referees directly during the selection process.

UNDP is committed to achieve work force diversity and has a policy to have gender balance among staffs at all levels. Work experience and/or academic knowledge in relation to gender and social inclusion will be an added advantage. Qualified Women, Dalits, Janajatis, Madhesis, Persons with Disabilities, gender and sexual minorities and other minorities are specially encouraged to apply.

United Nations has a zero-tolerance against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and Sexual Harassment (SH). Everyone is responsible for Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEA and SH), and all UN personnel must adhere to the standards of conduct that preserves PSEA principles (both during work hours and outside work hours). All selected candidates will, therefore, go through a safe hiring process.

All applications will be treated with highest confidentiality.

Source: The Himalayan Times