Position: Individual Consultant - Socio-Economic Risk Mitigation

Ref. No: UNDP-NPL-00320 - Individual Consultant - Socio-Economic Risk Mitigation.

Project: Sambodhan- Addressing socio-economic vulnerabilities through Temporary Basic Income in Nepal.

Assignment: To review and assess the existing and success practices of various socio-economic risk mitigation policies and schemes provisioned by the local and provincial government to protect their people from various vulnerability shocks and identify gaps as policy and programmatic solution to protect vulnerable groups in Nepal.

Reports to: Portfolio Manager, Inclusive Economic Growth, UNDP Nepal and Project Coordinator.

Duration: 60 actual working days spread over August 2024 to October 2024.

Field Visit: UNDP will cover the cost of travel and DSA as per UNDP rule and regulation. The consultant will have to take prior approval for field travel outside Kathmandu valley and should follow the administrative rule of UNDP.

Required Education and Experiences:

• Master’s degree in sociology, public administration, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in working and conducting research, monitoring and policy analysis on socio-economic vulnerabilities, social protection, risk financing, welfare schemes, migration, emergency and disaster, socio economic recovery and similar areas.
• Familiarity with the local context and governance structures of Nepal
• Experience in engaging with local governments and stakeholders in similar projects.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Working and familiarity with UN agencies in an advantage
• Understanding, knowledge and prior experience of integrating Gender and inclusion sensitivity in policy analysis on socio-economic vulnerabilities, social protection, risk financing, welfare schemes, migration, emergency and disaster, socio economic recovery and similar areas will be added value.
• Fluency in Nepali and English relevant languages for effective communication with stakeholders.

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