Traineeship Programme

Opportunity for Candidates from Socially Excluded Groups
Traineeship Programme for UN Agencies in Nepal- Cohort IV

On behalf of the United Nations in Nepal, Real Solutions Pvt. Ltd., invites applications from potential Nepali candidates belonging from Socially Excluded Groups for a traineeship programme with UN Agencies. UN Agencies in Nepal have initiated a joint traineeship programme for the University graduates belonging from Socially Excluded Groups to provide opportunities to develop their professional competencies and enhance their employability prospects.
The programme will be for an 11 months period with a full time on the job training assignments with access to mentoring and practical experiences in an international UN working environment. Opportunities for prospective trainees are available in the areas of general administration, programme/project development and management in the areas of Poverty Reduction, Environment, Governance, Peace Building, Child Protection, Nutrition, Health, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, Social Policy, Migration, Education, Agriculture & Forestry, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion, Population, Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation, Human Resource Management, Finance, Administration and other UN related themes. The minimum selection criteria for the applicants are given below:
  • University graduate (minimum Bachelor’s degree)
  • Belonging to a Socially Excluded Groups
  • Passion to work in the development sectors
  • Appreciation of UN Core Values (Professionalism, Integrity & Respect for Diversity)
  • Strong commitment to learn
  • Willingness to work with others
  • Basic communication skills (oral and written) in English and Nepali languages
  • Commitment to complete the assignment during the traineeship period.
For applying, interested and eligible candidates can:
Fill up the Online Form (Click here) with requested information or submit the below documents by post or hand delivery at Real Solutions, 4th Floor, Ganapati Bhawan, Min Bhawan Main Road, New Baneshwor, and P. O. Box: 13845, Kathmandu, Nepal;
  1. Duly filled Personal Information Form (Click here to download) (also available at Real Solutions Office and UN offices in Kathmandu and regions)
  2. Most recent Resume
  3. One page ‘motivational letter’ setting out the reasons why s/he is seeking a traineeship with UN Agencies and what is expected from the experience. Please clearly indicate your area of interest
  4. Degree/Academic Transcript clearly mentioning the completion of Bachelor’s degree,
  5. Copy of Nepali Citizenship.
The deadline for application is 17:00 hrs, Tuesday, 2nd September 2014. Application received later than the deadline would not be valid for further process.
A minimal stipend will be provided to successful candidates to cover living expenses during the traineeship period. Trainees will be contracted by Real Solutions (sub contracted company by UN) and assigned to participating UN agencies.
In no way should this programme be understood as a full time employment with a UN Agency.

Women and people with disabilities from Socially Excluded Groups are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be informed for further process. Any kind of activity intended to influence the selection process will lead to disqualification.