NUNV Project Associate - Community-Based Natural Resource Management
Organization: UNDP
Location: Leh
Industry: Environment & Natural Resource
Type: Contract (1 Year)
Salary: Rs 42,473.67 per month
Description: NA
Responsibilities:
- The Project Associate will support the Landscape Project Management Unit in planning and implementation of activities related to conservation and sustainable livelihoods. The specific responsibilities will be:
- Sensitization of communities and other relevant stakeholders on Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and Biological Diversity Rules 2004 and other connected issues like Peoples Biodiversity Register (PBRs), Access & Benefit Sharing (ABS), Nagoya Protocol etc.
- Support the UT in formation of Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) in the project villages as per the guidelines of National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) and Ladakh Biodiversity Council.
- Support the UT in the Preparation of Peoples Biodiversity Registers (PBRs) ensuring documentation of natural resources (flora and fauna) and traditional knowledge through engagement of technical support groups and BMCs
- Support the UT in establishing mechanism to implement Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) in the landscape- work closely with the Biodiversity Council for designing ABS strategies for the landscape
- Establish efficient communication and coordination with Biodiversity Council, BMCs, Landscape level Project Management Unit, and National Project Management Unit with respect to project activities in the UT
- Support the landscape team in monitoring and provide thematic inputs to ongoing assignments on (i) updating/Developing the State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans and Resource Mobilization Strategies for implementing the SBSAP’s in Jammu & Kashmir, (ii) Detailed Assessment of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant (MAP) species including their collection, usage, demand, markets, price trends and life cycle
- Support the landscape team in implementation of activities related community mobilization and sustainable livelihoods under Outcome 2.
- Work closely with the landscape team in preparation of Annual Work Plan, quarterly and annual reports of the project
- Identify Central/State Government programmes, projects, scheme mission etc. related to biodiversity and identifying opportunities for convergence, co-finance and resource mobilization
- Link the Biodiversity conservation related activities with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Perform administrative tasks, as and when required.
Educational requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in Biological Science/Environmental Science/ Natural Resource Management /Biodiversity Conservation/public policy is essential.
- Master’s degree from a recognized institution in Biological Science/Environmental Science/ Natural Resource Management /Biodiversity Conservation/public policy is desirable.
Experience requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in managing large-scale projects on natural resource management, biodiversity conservation or social development in India.
- Experience of working with Central/State Governments will be preferred.
Desired Skills:
- Close familiarity with the roles, activities, and priorities of the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change, State Forest/Wildlife Departments, other State partners and UNDP, with regard to natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, agriculture, sustainable land management and/or wildlife crime management.
- Basic technical understanding of implementing a communications strategy relevant to natural resource management and socio-economic development.
- Basic technical understanding of using design software.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively under close supervision, as well as under minimal supervision.
- Close familiarity with the operations and rules of the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change and/or UNDP is not a mandatory requirement but will be an added advantage.
Application Instructions:
Disclaimer:
- Candidates with Requisite Experience Only apply that too with relevant cover letter.
- The openings provided here is meant for information purposes only. Please cross-verify the details before applying.
Date Posted: 2020-08-26
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