Project Associate - Uttarakhand
Organization: UNDP
Location: Dehradun, India
Industry: Environment and Waste management
Type: Contract (1 Year)
Salary: INR 98,492 per month
Description: NA
Responsibilities:
- The Project Associate will be based at Uttarakhand and shall work under the guidance and supervision of the Project Coordinator, Green Recovery, New Delhi in close coordination with State Head, Uttarakhand, Head, Inclusive Growth, Social Protection Specialist and Head, CCRE. As this is a full-time position, s/he cannot hold any other job/assignments during this assignment.
- The objective of this project is to increase access to nature-based jobs and livelihoods and social protection measures for women and marginalized communities. The program is designed to have a sustainable impact on women, farmers, growth centres, collectives and potential micro entrepreneurs through overall improvement in agency, awareness and income levels. To demonstrate and expand opportunities for investing in clean energy and green infrastructure to strengthen service delivery and improve livelihood opportunities, UNDP will build capacity of frontline functionaries, women leaders and women-led Self Help Groups to adopt clean energy solutions and advocate for their inclusion in village plans and programmes.
- The key areas of program intervention include promoting access to green jobs and opportunities, employment, facilitating collectivization and market access for farmers and leveraging government schemes and enabling access to entitlements. The overall aim of this project is to develop the potential of the rural communities and provide them with the opportunity to enhance their livelihoods.
- The Project Associate will be responsible for achievement of overall physical and qualitative targets mentioned in the project document/s and manage IPs, experts, consultants involve in the project for timely and quality deliverables, under this component.
- he Project Associate shall assist the Project Coordinator, in implementing the activities related to the project and provide support in effective implementation.
- With Project Coordinator, work on a Results Based Monitoring System - day-to-day coordination with the partner/s., weekly monitoring meetings with partner agency/s to monitor progress, preparation of monthly and quarterly reports and quality check of all reports submitted and continuous data capturing and ensure timely submission.
- Provide necessary technical assistance and research inputs for the preparation of research papers, knowledge products and related contexts.
- Document and prepare briefs on the progress of project activities and their outcomes. Provide help in day to day management and reporting on the activities.
- Provide support for organizing consultations with relevant stakeholders and prepare background material.
- Develop knowledge products, facilitate knowledge exchange, and establish knowledge networks on issues related to livelihoods, social protection, energy, and environment.
- Coordinate meetings/workshops, training, and capacity building events.
- Facilitating preparation and review of detailed project report and implementation plans for the partner NGOs and technical support agencies of the project and share with Project Coordinator.
- Ensure regular production of case studies, social media posts, photographs, short videos from the project.
- Support the Project Coordinator to manage the financial resources under respective project deliverables, including expenditure tracking and reporting.
- Any other related task assigned from time to time by the Project Coordinator.
- Travel as per need (adhering to COVID protocols).
Educational requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in environmental science/sustainable development/ Social sciences
- Desirable:
- Masters in Environmental Science/ Social Sciences/ Agriculture
Experience requirements:
- At least 5 years of relevant post Bachelor/Masters work experience on livelihoods or environmental issues related to natural resource management.
- At least 2 years of project/programme management experience
Desired Skills:
- Experience of working with Central and/or State Governments/ NGOs/ Civil Society on similar assignments will be preferred.
- Familiarity with the working environment and professional standards of international organizations 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.
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: 2021-03-19
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