Job Description

:1. Technical Support:

• Provide technical support to the Project management Unit (and Government Stakeholders on the overall implementation of project such as the LDN projects and other projects in the areas of the Biodiversity, Land Restoration, Forestry and Wildlife Conservation.
• Coordinate with the respective National and State level project management units for preparation, finalization and implementation of the Annual work Plans
• Assist in the development of technical project plans, including timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Oversee the technical implementation of project activities, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives and meet the UNDP CPD outcomes.
• Prepare documentation, and presentations for the UNDP Management as required and provides technical documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible.
• Establishing linkages with similar existing projects such as similar UNDP-GEF projects, such as Biodiversity, Small Grants Programme and Wildlife Conservation etc.
• Coordination with other initiatives supported by the UN.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies

2. Monitoring and reporting of projects:

• Monitor activities of the Projects and ensure accurate and timely reporting as per donor/ UNDP guidelines.
• Lead and facilitate the audit of the assigned project and comply with audit recommendations and requirements.
• Supervision of regular reporting and support in public outreach via mass media, events, and other means, to disseminate the results of the project.
• Oversee project procurement and ensure timely contract management and payments.
• Prepare and submit progress reports related to the project in the portfolio such as Project Implementation Reports, Quarterly Progress Reports, Project Results Monitoring Pathway, annual reports and other required reports to the National Project Steering Committee (NPSC), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and Global Environment Facility (GEF) timelines.
• Support in conducting Mid-term review and Terminal Evaluation of the project as required.
• Carry out field visits to track progress made in implementation of the project and take corrective action as required.
• Ensure compliance of project activities with UNDP and GEF Social and Environmental Standards at National and State levels, in coordination with the state-level M&E associates and Landscape Project Officers and carry out safeguards monitoring missions as required to project landscapes.
• Facilitate preparation, implementation and monitoring of the project Gender Action Plan and Stakeholder Engagement Plan ensuring that targets are fully met, and the reporting requirements are fulfilled.
• Lead coordination and reporting between the Ministry, the UNDP and other stakeholders

3. Communications and Outreach:

• Support communication and outreach to synthesize success stories, best practices lessons learnt and develop knowledge products such as factsheets, brochures, publications etc.
• Support in development of knowledge management platform like GIP/GIR & dissemination of knowledge products to different stakeholders.
• Help create visibility of the projects through various platforms including events and social media.
• Facilitate the sharing of knowledge and information within the project teams and across other teams.
• Work on the potential project outreach plan and its execution to ensure maximum project outreach.

CompetenciesCore:

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

• 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
• Business Management: Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
• Business Direction & 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 Management: Risk Management: Ability to identify, analyse and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks
• 2030 Agenda: Planet: Nature, Climate and Energy: Ecosystems and Biodiversity: Natural Resource Management

Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:

• Advanced university degree (Master\xc2\xb4s degree or equivalent) in Forestry / Agriculture / Ecology / Environmental Science or related fields is required, or A first-level university degree (bachelor\xc2\xb4s degree) in Forestry / Agriculture / Ecology / Environmental Science or related fields in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years (with Master\xc2\xb4s degree) or 7 years (with bachelor\'s degree) of relevant experience working on programmes and projects related to biodiversity conservation, land restoration, climate adaptation, natural resource management, or related fields.
• Must have worked as a project manager or technical expert in at least 2 projects related to climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, land restoration, natural resource management, or related fields.
• Experience in managing a team of 10 - 15 people is required.

Required Skills:

• Experience working with government departments at the central or state level and with UN agencies like the World Bank, UNDP, UNEP, FAO, etc. is an asset.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of gender issue & mainstreaming of gender adaptive actions.
• Sound knowledge of UN and GEF Project Management Policies and Procedures
• Good communication (written and oral), interpersonal and presentation skills, with an ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel and Word; Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets, database management and research skills will be an asset.
• Ability to deliver time-sensitive tasks assigned.
• Ability to work with a diverse set of experts and consultants.
• Experience working with local communities and villagers is an asset.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the country.

Language:

• Fluency in Hindi and English is required.

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