Area Focal Point, Multiple positions

The Area Focal Point will work under the overall guidance of the Project Manager and reports directly to the Project Coordinator. He/she is expected to support in well-functioning of the Area Office in term of (i) personnel and program administration; (ii) liaison and coordination and (iii) organizing project related meetings as per the requirements of the project/ UNOPS.  

Support personnel and program administration in the assigned work area:

• Maintain all administrative records of personnel.

• Coordinate regular meetings and prepare detailed meeting minute and report.

Serve as a liaison in the assigned work area:

• Extend relationship and networking with different actors working in the area.
• Coordinate assignments with key stakeholders, personnel, and project/UNOPS.
• Coordinate and support implementation monitoring/ field visits as per the request from project/UNOPS.

Project meetings:

Coordinate and support in organizing, planning and progress reporting meeting and other project related meetings as per the requirement of the project/UNOPS.

• Support in preparation of area progress reports on scheduled date and time. Consolidate issues raised in the meeting and report.
• Ensure administrative and financial compliance.

Education

• Intermediate or Diploma in Engineering, Architecture, Management, Social Science or related field. 
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant field may be considered in lieu of the requirement of the Intermediate or Diploma and relevant experience.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience specifically in project support and personnel administration and liaison and coordination with relevant stakeholders.

Language

• Proficiency in English and Nepali is required

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.

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.