UNDP Recruitment 2018 Online Apply 6 Vacancies UNDP Recruitment 2018

Qualification in Details:

1. Post Name & Salary: State Project Officer - Gangtok, Sikkim (re-advertisement) - Remuneration package is Rs. 91,380/- per month (taxable).  UNDP also offers additional benefits which include medical insurance coverage and limited pension reimbursement for contract holder and encourages work life balance.

2. Essential: Bachelors’ degree from a recognized institution in Science/Social Sciences/Sustainable Development/Public Policy or any other related field

3. Desirable: Master’s degree from a recognized institution in environmental science/sustainable development/ Social sciences/ public policy

4. Experience:

a. Essential : A minimum of 5-7 years of programme/project management experience in natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, social development or any other related field, including a minimum of 2 years of experience on the field.
Close familiarity with the roles, activities and priorities of the State Forest/Wildlife Departments and other relevant line departments and agencies, with regard to natural resource management, biodiversity conservation or social development Outstanding communication, project management and organizational skills.

b. Desirable Experience and familiarity with the topography, flora and fauna of the High altitude regions of Sikkim. 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

5. Duties and Responsibilities: 

a. Assist the State Project Director (SPD)/Nodal Officer in planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring the project to ensure that its results are in accordance with the project document and results framework. Assume full responsibility of project management on a daily basis in the state – budgeting, ensure adequate information flow, discussion and feedback among relevant stakeholders of the project. Ensure regular communication and coordination with the National Project Management Unit, State Project Steering Committee, Landscape level Committee and Management Unit, UNDP and MoEFCC with respect to project activities in the state.

b. Foster partnerships with relevant line departments and technical institutions working on land and forest management and sustainable livelihood issues in Sikkim to bring convergence in the project. Develop state specific annual work plans and ensure accurate and timely reporting to MoEFCC and UNDP for activities of the project in the state. Organize, facilitate and participate in the periodic review meetings including State Project Steering Committee meeting at least once or twice, per year, subject to availability of members and follow up on decisions taken at such meetings.  

c. Develop Terms of Reference for consultants/ institutions/consultancy firms to be hired to undertake project activities and help the state government/UNDP in contracting processes. Commission activities including research studies, state level assessments, training workshops etc. and manage the operational aspects of procurement, event management, logistics etc. in coordination with the state nodal officer and UNDP. Identify capacity development needs of implementing partners and stakeholders and develop a capacity development plan. Arrange for necessary trainings for the same on a timely basis.    Develop and ensure timely submission of Quarterly Progress Reports, Annual Progress Reports, Project Implementation Review and mid-term progress reports to MoEFCC and UNDP, based on inputs from the landscape and state.