The Provincial and Local Governance Support Programme (PLGSP) is the national flagship Programme of the Government of Nepal (GON) to build institutional, organizational and individual capacity at all levels of government, with a special focus on the provincial and local levels. The ultimate goal of the Programme is to attain functional, sustainable, inclusive and accountable provincial and local governance. The Programme aims to contribute to the delivery of quality services at provincial and local levels, promote better local infrastructure and enhance economic prosperity. The Programme will achieve 14 outputs under the following three outcomes:

• Government institutions and inter-governmental mechanisms at all levels are fully functioning in support of the federal government as per the Constitution;
• Provincial and local governments have efficient, effective, inclusive and accountable institutions; and
• Elected representatives and civil servants at provincial and local governments have the capacity and serve citizens to their satisfaction. 

UNDP is partnering with the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration through the Technical Assistance to the PLGSP (TAP) Programme. The Project is seeking applications from qualified, talented and result oriented Nepalese citizens for the following position: 

Position Title: Innovative Partnership Fund Expert
Level: SB 4/1 
Number of Positions: 7 (Seven) 
Duty Station: Provincial Programme Implementation Unit (one in each province)

UNDP retains the right to contact referees directly. UNDP follows its standard recruitment process which will be fair and stringent. The candidates are assessed at various levels, based on objective and specific criteria defined by UNDP. Any kind of undue influence from the candidates, panel members or any related parties are not entertained. In the case where such influences are noticed, the said candidate will be disqualified from the process. 

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity and has the 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, Janjatis, Madhesis, Persons with Disabilities, gender and sexual minorities and other minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the highest confidentiality.