Cover letter primer 3 UN

I wish to apply for the position of Program Officer which was advertised on website, I
believe that; I am a deserving candidate for this role and responsibilities. During my
tenure of 16+yrs with the development field, I have fully demonstrated similar roles and
responsibilities to achieve results and fulfill requirements of advertisement.

I hold a Masters Degree in Rural development and LLB with more than 16+ years
experience working with NGOs, INGOs and UN in Nepal in areas of development and
local governance.

In this cover letter, I have outlined my professional experiences and academic

attainments along with my Curriculum Vitae will constitute my application for the above
mentioned post.

Most recently, I have gained experiences most relevant to the advertised role during my
employment with UNFPA-Regional Support Office-Dhangadhi as a Gender and Social
Inclusion Officer (GESI Specialist) applying of result based management (RBM) which
make accountable to service providers and services seekers by promoting evidence
based advocacy. The position is basically strengthen capacity local bodies and
institutionalized GESI and youth concerns in their program planning and budgeting as
well as bottom up planning process. During my attachment with the UNFPA, I have
support and carried out analysis, conducted social audit, data collection for the evidence
based advocacy for marginalized community to integration of most disadvantaged
community in local planning process to maintain local governance. As well as support to
develop human resource for the quality delivery of the programme and advocacy for
target community friendly planning, budgeting so on.

With attachment in Concern worldwide Nepal (CWN), disaster risk reduction (DRR)
concept adopted in Karnali region through the livelihood programme and Water and
Sanitation programme. The attachment with CWN, I have well performed management
role to smooth interventions of the programs and have gained significant experiences
management, planning and monitoring skills and knowledge. Whilst working with EDC
Doti as a Program Coordinator and Training Coordinator, I have gained substantive
skills and knowledge in regards to capacity building of partners in managerial and
technical aspects that impacted in the smooth implementation of program interventions
to excluded segments of society through adopting Rights Based Approaches, advocacy
and social inclusion strategies to address the underlying and structural causes of
poverty at various levels.

Furthermore, I have learnt more about the partnership development through strategic
management and good team building to create a conducive and trustworthy
environment among stakeholders. Apart from this my other core responsibilities
included, organizing and facilitating various trainings and workshops, providing
necessary support to project team and partners, facilitating participatory planning and
budgeting, designing and monitoring of program interventions, project database
management, report writing/documentation and coordinating, linking and leading
collaborations with various like-minded organizations and other stakeholders.

As well as the skills required, I am confident that my strong commitment to social

justice, integrity, enthusiasm and ability to work in remote and difficult areas, which will
be attested to by reports from my referees, stand me in good stead to be a valuable
member of your organization.

Please find my updated CV attached herewith for your reference, record and further
action.

Finally, I would be grateful if you call me to participate in selection processes. I would

like to you assure that I could be promptly available at your convenience.