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Background
UNDP has been working in India since 1951 in almost all areas of human development. Together with the Government of India and development partners, we have worked towards eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities, strengthening local governance, enhancing community resilience, protecting the environment, supporting policy initiatives and institutional reforms, and accelerating sustainable development for all.With projects and programmes in every state and union territory in India, UNDP works with national and subnational government, and diverse development actors to deliver people-centric results, particularly for the most vulnerable and marginalized communities. As the integrator for collective action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the UN system, we are committed to supporting the Government of India’s national development vision and priorities and accelerating the achievement of the SDGs for the people and the planet.UNDP India’s New Country Programme (2023-2027) Builds On Our Prior Work And Aims To Provide An Integrated Approach To Development Solutions In Three Strategic Portfolios:Strong, accountable and evidence-led institutions for accelerated achievement of the SDGs.
- Enhanced economic opportunities and social protection to reduce inequality, with a focus on the marginalized.
- Climate-smart solutions, sustainable ecosystems and resilient development for reduced vulnerability.
South-South cooperation, gender equality and social inclusion are promoted across the pillars. The programme is supported by a framework of renewed partnerships and blended finance solutions, strategic innovation and accelerator labs, and data and digital architecture.
The Action for Climate and Environment (ACE) Unit at UNDP is organized around the thematic areas of climate change adaptation and mitigation; disaster management and resilience; and access to clean and energy efficiency.The ACE Unit has been working on several adaptation and mitigation initiatives that involve strategic, sector-specific interventions across several states in India. These initiatives aim to support transition to a low carbon economy, to support sustainable and inclusive development, to identify and create livelihood provisions (and green jobs) and to build climate resilience of the vulnerable communities by integrating climate change considerations in the planning and implementation of national and state government development programmes. The overarching ambition under these projects is to build upon UNDP’s existing experience and expand to new geographies and sectors; with new/innovative low-emission technologies and climate/nature positive solutions. One such project is on ‘Localizing Data Science for Climate Change Adaptation’.Providing localized data is essential for implementing and upscaling effective climate change solutions. Similarly, information from different regions of the country is critical to feeding into the formulation of policies and programmes that are effective and useful. Such localization would include conducting context-specific research, assessments, and pilots that could be immediately relevant for assessing impacts, risks, and adaptation strategies in different geographic regions of the country.UNDP, with support from BMGF (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation) is implementing this project with an approach to utilize inputs from both climate science and local/indigenous knowledge systems for an effective and robust climate change adaptation action for long term resilience of agriculture sector and linked natural resources like water and land – across different agro-climatic zones in India.The Overall Objective Of This Initiative Is To Strengthen The Capacities Of Local Civil Society Organizations To Plan, Implement And Scale-up Climate Change Adaptation Actions – Especially Related To Agriculture And Natural Resource Management At District/regional Levels. More Specifically, The Expected Outcomes Are:
- Mechanisms to facilitate integrating climate science with local knowledge for planning development programmes in agriculture and NRM sectors institutionalized.
- Climate Risk informed Livelihoods (farm and non-farm) mainstreamed at State/Regional level with improved empirical evidence and technical capacities.
- Strengthened policies and decision-making through integrated science and local knowledge based on successful demonstration of climate-resilient agriculture and natural resource management. In the first phase, the project shall be implemented in four agro-climatic zones across namely Western Himalayan Region (Uttarakhand), East Coast Plains and Hills (Odisha), Central Plateau region (Madhya Pradesh) and Middle Gangetic Plains (Bihar).
Duties And Responsibilities
Reporting To: National Project Manager, UNDP IndiaReportees to this position (if applicable): NA
Main Purpose:
The Project Analyst will provide the necessary technical support for the implementation of project activities in the State of Bihar and other project States. S/he will be based at Patna, Bihar. S/he shall work under the direct supervision of the State Project Officer (Odisha/Bihar) and the overall guidance of National Project Manager (NPM) - Action for Climate and Environment Unit, UNDP India. S/he would be responsible for providing technical guidance for implementation of the project, tracking project progress, prepare reports and disseminate best practices for the project. S/he will update day-to-day project activities in Bihar and oversee regular monitoring of project results and risks, including social and environmental risks.
Duties And Responsibilities:
The Project Analyst is to be hired for the project implementation phase. The specific tasks for the assignment include:
Project Management And Implementation:
- Facilitate implementing the project in Bihar in close coordination with the State Project Officer (Odisha and Bihar) and the National Project Manager (NPM) through planning, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of all the project activities in Bihar.
- Provide technical inputs for demonstration of climate resilient agriculture in Bihar and other project States (especially Odisha).
- Liaise with government departments, local authorities and other stakeholders to facilitate project implementation in Bihar.
- Establish linkages with relevant technical institutions and Civil Society Organizations working on agriculture, NRM and climate change issues in Bihar.
- Develop appropriate training and capacity building modules on climate resilient agriculture and natural resources (land, water, forests) and conduct trainings/ workshops to build capacity of different stakeholders in the project States.
- Facilitate developing the State specific annual work plans and ensure accurate and timely reporting on the activities and their progress in Bihar.
- Prepare technical reports and documentation for submission to the National Project Manager and other stakeholders of the project.
- Coordinate with the national team and other state project teams under the project to share lessons and experiences.
Ensuring the project monitoring and review, focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Facilitate contract management of the partner CSO and flag any potential risks and suggest their mitigation measures. Ensure timely contract management, deliverables and related payments.
- Undertake review meetings with partners and field visits to track progress made in implementation of the project and take corrective action as required.
- Review quality and consistency of reports and deliverables by partner institutions/ responsible parties including financial reports from all project partners,
- Ensure effective financial management and reporting as per the UNDP financial guidelines,
- Facilitate with the partner CSO to prepare quarterly and annual project progress reports; provide necessary information and inputs for preparing presentations and other documents for review meetings like project steering committee to the SPL and NPM.
- Facilitate and participate in the periodic review meetings and discussions related to project implementation, monitoring and follow-up.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
- Achieve Results: Level 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
- Think Innovatively: Level 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
- Learn Continuously: Level 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
- Adapt with Agility: Level 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
- Act with Determination: Level 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
- Engage and Partner: Level 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
- Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Level 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies:
Business Direction and strategy
- Strategic thinking: Develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s mission and objectives, based on systemic analysis of challenges, opportunities and potential risks; link the general vision to reality on the ground to create tangible targeted solutions; learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresight.
- System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system
Business Development
- Knowledge Generation: Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations.
Business Management
- Communication: Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
- Monitoring and evaluation: Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively; Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency or discrepancy between planned activities and programme management and results. Ability to make independent judgment of the management and results of strategies, programmes and activities based on set criteria and benchmark, keeping in mind the needs and concerns of client, current and upcoming. Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies, systems, processes, and tools. Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
2030 Agenda: Planet
- Climate: Climate Change Adaptation: Cross-sectoral climate resilient livelihoods
- Climate: Climate Change Adaptation: Fostering Food Security and resilient Agricultural systems
Education:
Required Skills and Experience
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Agriculture/Agri. Engineering/Environmental Science or related field is required. OR
- A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) from a recognized institution in Agriculture/Agri. Engineering/Environmental science in combination with two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of advanced university degree.
Experience:
- Applicants with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
- Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in programme / project management.
Desired Skills:
- Demonstrated experience of working with Central and/or State Governments/ NGOs/ international organizations / Civil Society on agriculture and natural resource management.
- Demonstrated experience of projects programmes on climate resilient agriculture.
- Demonstrated experience on planning for natural resource management structures.
- Demonstrated experience on training and building capacities at sub-national level on agriculture and natural resource management.
Required Languages:
- Fluency in English and Hindi is required.
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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