State Project Manager
Organization: UNDP
Location: Bhopal
Industry: Environment and Energy
Type: Contract (1 Year)
Salary: INR 1,52,593 per month (taxable)
Description: NA
Responsibilities:
- Establish linkages and work in close coordination with the National Project Manager. Assist the National Project Manager in planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of all the project activities in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
- Foster partnerships with key state government and relevant technical institutions working on rural development and climate change issues in Madhya Pradesh.
- Prepare detailed workplans for the State, outlining key activities, deliverables and their timelines for the State PMU.
- Based on the overall project annual workplan, develop state specific annual work plans and ensure accurate and timely reporting to UNDP and DFID for activities of the project in Madhya Pradesh;
- Provide information and inputs for developing Terms of reference for consultants/ consultancy firms to be hired to undertake project activities;
- Commission activities like research studies, state level assessments training workshops etc. and manage the operational aspects of procurement, event management, logistics etc. in coordination with UNDP;
- Identify capacity development needs of implementing partners and arrange for necessary trainings.
- • Coordinate with national team and other state teams under the project to share lessons and experiences
- Manage and track contracts with project partners and flag any potential risks and suggest its mitigation measures. Ensure timely contract management and 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,
- • Regular financial management and reporting as per the UNDP financial guidelines; Ensure effective financial management and reporting as per the UNDP financial guidelines;
- Prepare quarterly project progress reports, provide necessary information and inputs for preparing presentations and other documents for project steering committee and review meetings as required by National Project Manager;
- Facilitate and participate in the periodic review meetings and discussions related to project implementation, monitoring and follow-up;
- Supervise the work of team members or consultants, as may be recruited under the Project at the state level;
- Any other responsibility related to the project assigned by the National Project Manager.
Educational requirements:
- Master’s degree from a recognised institution in Rural Development/ Environmental Studies/ Natural Resource Management/ Social Science/ Public Policy.
Experience requirements:
- At least 5 years of programme / project management experience.
- At least 8 years of relevant post Masters experience of development programmes on environment like natural resource management, watershed programmes, etc.
- Experience on climate change programmes would be as asset
- Outstanding communication, project management and organisation skills
- Experience of working with Central and / or State Governments on similar assignments will be preferred.
- Familiarity with the working environment and professional standards of international organisations and national and state governments
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is essential
Desired Skills:
- Job Knowledge/ Technical skills
- Sound understanding of current issues related to climate change and environment at the sub-national levels (particularly of the region);
- Hands-on experience in implementation and monitoring of rural development projects.
- Strong experience in project management at state level;
- Well conversant with the state planning processes and functioning of state government departments.
- Communication Skills
- Excellent technical and analytical writing skills
- Strong facilitation and moderation, communication skills
- Ability to carry out research and communicate strategic pieces that guide decisions on strategic programme directions
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
- Excellent networking and partnering competencies and negotiating skills
- Management skills
- Good manager of people and resources to obtain best results
- Decisive, independent, ability to work under pressure
- Demonstrates excellent work/project planning skills
- Ability to guide and lead State Project Team in implementing and achieving project outcomes
- Ability to represent and promote the project at State, National and International meetings
- Good team player and ability to deliver own parts of the work as part of a team effort
- Is open to change and ability to manage complex, ever-changing environments
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: 2020-10-28
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