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Job Description 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. You are invited to join a team of future-smart development professionals to support India in achieving the national and globally agreed goals. As part of the UNDP team, your focus will be to work with diverse stakeholders to find country-specific solutions that lead to sustainable development and reach those furthest behind first. Office/Unit/Project Description The UNDP India Country Programme Document CPD (2023-2027) signed with the Government of India (GoI) aims at transformative change and development impact at scale. In line with this, UNDP has initiated active support to many state governments in mainstreaming SDGs within their schemes and programmes as a part of an UN system- wide to SDG roll out for visioning and planning in India. UNDP has done some pioneering work on localizing SDGs in States like Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Northeast. The focus of the agency is to support the States in Localization & Integration and to provide technical capacity in the implementation framework for SDGs. In view of India’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda, the Economic and Statistical Organization (ESO), Department of Planning has come up with vision document focusing on sectoral growth aligned with SDGs and is in the process of developing State Indicator Framework also. State level consultations are underway to align the global goals with the planning process of the State. To implement the ambitious targets set for itself in SDG VISION 2030, the Government of Nagaland (GoN) has already started the process of integrating the SDGs into the planning and development process of the state and has set up and has partnered with UNDP to establish SDG Coordination Centre (SDGCC) under the Department of Planning and Transformation. Since 2019 UNDP has a team of experts as part of the SDGCC and working closely with relevant government departments, technical agencies, UN agencies, civil society organization and academic institutions to provide the requisite impetus to the state government’s initiative in rolling out the SDGs. With the SDG Nagaland vision in place and the monitoring dashboard launched, the SDGCC is expected to enhance its financial and non-financial resources and work to accelerate the progress of achievement of the global goals. Main Purpose Job Purpose and Scope of Work The Project Associate- Resource Mobilisation & Partnership Development in Nagaland is designed to work under the overall leadership and guidance of the Policy Specialist, SDG Acceleration Unit, UNDP India and coordinate with the SDGCC team to develop and implement strategies for mobilizing financial and non-financial resources to support SDG Vision 2030 in Nagaland. The incumbent will play a key role in building partnerships with the private sector, philanthropies, industry associations, multilateral agencies, and government stakeholders to secure funding and technical collaborations for SDG initiatives in the state. Duties And Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the Policy Specialist, SDG Acceleration Unit, UNDP India the incumbent will: Support in the identification and mapping of relevant stakeholders Building strategic alliances and engaging donors to secure funding opportunities and strengthen partnerships for sustainable development financing. Assist in identification and development of new innovative initiatives, partnerships and approaches to support SDG priority indicators based on research and best global practices. Support in Identifying the entry points for innovations (e.g. innovations dashboard, hackathons for development, foresight and innovations summit) and facilitating integration in overall SDGCC and UNDP programming. Mapping and analysis of the contributions of private sector entities, CSR initiatives, and philanthropic organizations in Nagaland towards achieving the SDGs Conduct an environmental scan to identify opportunities for private sector partnerships through partner-specific analysis, assessment of needs, and evaluation of comparative strengths. Assist in establishing and maintaining strategic contacts and association with relevant partners, follow proactively engagement ideas and work closely with GoN SDGCC Team. Strengthening government partnerships through providing high quality and strategic communications support. Coordinating with direct stakeholders and team members to maintain consistent engagement and alignment with project objectives, enabling a collaborative approach to achieving the SDG targets. Assist in stakeholder coordination & resource mobilization Assist in researching and mapping donor priorities and funding trends to identify potential partnership and fundraising opportunities. Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to support the development and maintenance of strategic relationships with government agencies, private sector entities, multilateral institutions, and civil society organizations. Help organize and facilitate stakeholder engagement activities, including meetings, events, dialogues, and knowledge-sharing sessions. Provide logistical and documentation support for partnership development and donor engagement initiatives. Assist in monitoring and tracking partnership activities and donor communications to ensure timely follow-ups and reporting. Conduct background research and analysis to support evidence-based decision-making and resource mobilisation planning. Demonstrate familiarity with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and sustainability frameworks relevant to development partnerships. Contribute to capacity-building initiatives for government and institutional stakeholders, particularly in partnership development and strategy implementation. Help coordinate and support multi-stakeholder engagement, particularly in government or international development settings, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Support business development with a focus on achieving the following results: Creating content for the SDG Private sector partner platform involving companies, business forums, industry associations and banking sector, Strengthening the engagement of partnerships with private sector, civil society, philanthropies, multilateral stakeholders and mobilizing financial and non-financial resources. Implementing relevant financial instruments to attract private investment and engage donors to accelerate financing for the SDGs. Organizing partnership engagement meetings and events to showcase SDG priorities and indicators to foster collaborations and encouraging targeted investments in critical sectors. Supporting the development of project proposals, concept notes, and background materials related to SDG priority indicators Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing Participate in training and organize briefings on internal procedures for the project staff. Provide support to other capacity building activities, including to the design and delivery of tools, materials for workshops, or platforms that tap into the collective intelligence of communities and mobilize action. Provide support in the dissemination and sharing of relevant data and lessons learned within the CO and regionally. Keep pulse on emerging best practices nationally, regionally, and internationally that relate to the work of the assigned project. Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. Support compiling and systematizing project knowledge, products and tools as well as their wide distribution to partners. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. Institutional Arrangement [1] Reporting To: Policy Specialist, NPSA 9, SDG Acceleration & Finance Unit, UNDP India. Reportees to this position (if applicable): NA [1] NPSA holders hired under a National implementation modality, remain under the administrative supervision of UNDP, even if daily supervision is ensured by the national counterpart. Competencies Core 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 Thematic Area Name Definition Business Direction and Strategy Strategic Thinking Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities, linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions. learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresight. Data Data analysis Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data (including Real-Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making Business Management Project Management Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals Business Management Partnership Management . Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies Partnership Management Multi- stakeholder engagement and funding Knowledge and ability to forge multi-stakeholder partnerships, and remove any obstacles to resource mobilization and multi- stakeholder funding platforms Partnership Management Relationship management Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding Digital Story telling Ability to empathize with people's perceptions, motivations, feelings and mental models and craft narratives to build an emotive argument for change accordingly. Ability to present data, insights or information in compelling ways to mobilize resources, talent or action. Ability to choose media and channels that is fit for purpose to reach specific target audiences. Min. Education Requirements Minimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA Secondary education is required. Or A university degree (bachelor’s degree) or equivalent in Public Relations, Rural Development, Economics, Communications, Development Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public policy or related Social Science field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement. Min. Years Of Relevant Work Experience Minimum 6 years (with secondary education) or 3 years (with bachelor’s degree) of experience of working with government at the national level or sub-national level in resource mobilization, private sector, corporate communication, government, responsible for lead formulation and partnerships is required. Required Skills Demonstrated experience with government in resource mobilization, including developing proposals and engaging with donors, CSR entities, and philanthropic organizations. Experience in preparing high-quality project proposals, concept notes, and investment pitch materials tailored to potential partners. Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section Experience in innovative financing models for resource mobilization. Exposure to partnership development with private sector, business forums, or philanthropic foundations. Experience in capacity building for government and institutional partners on partnership strategies. Proven experience and strong understanding of SDG-related financing mechanisms and ability to align resource mobilization strategies with development priorities Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership tracking tools, and relationship management. Experience and knowledge of the working structure, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of UN/UNDP. Required Language(s) Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Nagamese is desirable. Professional Certificates N/A Remuneration starting at INR 11,73,913.44 (Annual) / INR 97,826.12 (Monthly) as per the scale depending on qualifications and experience. The remuneration is excluding 8.33% pension amount paid over and above the salary 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. 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