Job Description

:Planning and technical support:

• Coordination with various research institutions/ farms/ processing units for training, demonstration, exposure visit of progressive farmers.
• Ensure implementation of Environmental Safeguards in project extension.
• Preparing briefing and providing technical inputs.
• Preparing drafts for minutes and reports.

Coordination and support to the project, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Support to Director, Horticulture in ensuring smooth supply of key inputs, seed, seedling, quality planting material for demonstration activities under OIIPCRA.
• Ensure that relevant information, best practices and learned lessons are applied.
• Coordinate with various research institutions/ farms/ processing units for training, demonstration, exposure visit of progressive farmers.

Contribute to effective monitoring and evaluation, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Establish relations with stakeholders and line departments for smooth liaising.
• Coordinating with various research institutions/ farms/ processing units for training, demonstration, exposure visit of progressive farmers.
• Develop a tracking and record management system of project activities.
• The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional arrangementsReporting To: Chief Advisor, Strategic Planning and State Operations, NODRepotees to this position (if applicable): NACompetenciesCore
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 discriminationCross-Functional & Technical competenciesThematic Area Name Definition
Business Direction and Strategy 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 Direction and Strategy Effective Decision Making Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one\'s authority, area of expertise and resources
Business ManagementPartnerships ManagementAbility to 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 policiesBusiness Management Project Management Ability to plan, organize, priortise and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
Business Management MonitoringAbility to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectiveness Effectiveness Project Quality Assurance
Partnership management Resource mobilization Ability to identify funding sources, match funding needs (programmes/projects/initiatives) with funding opportunities, and establish a plan to meet funding requirementsRequired Skills and ExperienceMin. academic education

• Advanced university degree (master\'s degree or equivalent) in Agriculture MBA in Agribusiness Management or Rural Management is required, or
• A first-level university degree (bachelor\'s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Min. years of relevant work experience

• Minimum of 2 years (with a master\'s degree) or 4 years (with a bachelor\'s degree) of experience in Agricultural domain, Agribusiness Management or Rural Management.

Required skills

• Ability to establish, build, and sustain effective relationships, partnerships, and alliances, advocate effectively, and communicate sensitively.
• Identifies problems and proposes solutions.
• Works as a team member, sound knowledge of liaising, training and demonstration of activities related to Horticulture.
• The incumbent would be required to undertake travel within the State of Odisha, as and when required

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section

• Working experience with the Government or relevant multilateral institutions.
• Experience in the field of Horticultural Development or Horticultural Extension
• Experience in Horticultural Research or Nursery Management or Post Harvest Management or Floriculture or Vegetable Production from Government or Non-Government agencies.
• Knowledge regarding technologies adapted for horticultural crops specific to the region (Eastern India)
• Experience regarding Effective demonstration and transfer of technologies including training of officers, field functionaries, farmers and entrepreneurs, in production of planting material of identified horticultural crops and for training and capacity building of farmers / trainers.
• Knowledge of plant nutrition is expected and experience with crop science is helpful.

Required Language(s)

• Fluency in English and Odia is required.

Professional Certificates

• NA

The monthly remuneration is including 8.33% pension amount paid over and above the salary- 60,078/-DisclaimerUnder US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

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