Programme Associate

Position: Programme Associate (Partnerships and Resource Mobilization)
Duty stations: Kathmandu
Work location: On UN premises
Expected start date: 01/07/2026
Duration: 6 months
Long-term benefits and allowances: Sustainable Development Goal
17. Partnerships for the goals
Host entity: FAO Nepal
Modality: Onsite
Type: International
Volunteer category: Associate UCoS from Apr2026
Work arrangement: Full-time
Number of Assignments: 1

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Details

Mission and objectives

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. We believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.

Join us in creating a #ZeroHunger world.

Context

The FAO Country Office in Nepal engages with a wide range of development partners, including bilateral donors, multilateral institutions, and international organizations, to mobilize resources and strengthen partnerships in support of national development priorities. As FAO continues to implement and design projects under ongoing and planned programmes, there is a need for additional programme support related to partnership coordination, information management, and basic analytical work. The Programme Associate will support the Partnerships and Resource Mobilization cluster in day-to-day activities related to resource mobilization and international cooperation. The assignment is designed as an entry-level learning opportunity for an undergraduate student, offering exposure to FAO’s partnership processes, donor coordination mechanisms, and programme support functions under close supervision

Task description

Under the overall supervision of FAO Representative in Nepal, and direct supervision of AFAOR (programme) along with Programme Manager and programme team, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Assist in compiling and organizing information on development partners, donors, and ongoing collaboration relevant to FAO programmes in Nepal.
Support preparation of background notes, briefing materials, and presentations for meetings with partners and international stakeholders.
Contribute to drafting simple sections of concept notes, project summaries, and internal documents related to programme development and partnerships, under guidance.
Assist with coordination and follow-up actions related to partner meetings, workshops, and consultations.
Support maintenance of simple tracking tools and databases related to partnerships and resource mobilization activities.
Participate in team meetings and support documentation and knowledge sharing related to partnerships and programme activities.
Perform other related support tasks as assigned, consistent with learning objectives.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 – 80

Required experience: 1 month

Donor priorities
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Nationality

Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Additional eligibility criteria

This assignment is funded by the Agency for Volunteer Service (AVS), and only candidates pre-selected by AVS are eligible.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience

No experience required

Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Secondary education

Competencies and values

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Ethics and Values
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Self-Management
• Technological Awareness
• Vision
• Working in Teams

Skills and experience

Demonstrated interest in:

•  International development and the work of the United Nations
• Partnerships, donor coordination, or programme support
• Sustainable development, agriculture, or food systems

Area(s) of expertise
Communication, Development programmes, Economics and finance

Driving license
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Other information

Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.

Living conditions and remarks

Kathmandu is a family duty station with access to housing, healthcare, transportation, and communication services. FAO Nepal operates within an established UN system environment that provides support services to international personnel. While basic infrastructure is generally adequate, occasional disruptions to utilities may occur. Nepal offers a culturally rich living experience, and the UN community provides orientation and support to international volunteers.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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