[meetyeti] Fwd: Job:Research Associate-Natural Resource Management-UNDP
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Research Associate-Natural Resource Management
UNDP
Location: Delhi
UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. UNDP/SC/2013/52
Date of Issue: 13 June 2013
Closing Date: 27 June 2013
I. Position Information
Post Title: Research Associate-Natural Resource Management
Organization : United Nations Development Programme
Supervisor : Head, Energy and Environment, UNDP
Duty Station : New Delhi
Type of Contract : Service Contract (Taxable)
Band : SB3
Duration : One Year (Renewable)
Yearly remuneration package is 7,65,790/- per annum (taxable). UNDP also
offers additional benefits which include medical insurance coverage and
limited pension reimbursement for contract holder and encourages work life
balance to its employees.
UNDP strives to have a workforce which reflects diversity and gender
balance, and applies an equal opportunities approach. UNDP does not solicit
or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS status. All selection
is on merit.
II. Project Background
Brief Project Description:
UNDP supports the Government of India in its vision to achieve faster, and
more inclusive growth. Guided by the Millennium Development Goals and the
vision of the Twelfth Five Year Plan, UNDP promotes social, economic and
political inclusion for the most disadvantaged.
The UNDP Energy and Environment (E&E) Unit works towards the goal of
sustainable development in India. The Unit supports the Government to meet
national commitments under the Convention on Biological Diversity, the
Convention to Combat Desertification and the UN Framework Convention for
Climate Change. The Unit builds national capacity for conservation and
management of natural resources. Cross-cutting themes of specific interest
are capacity development, inclusion, technical support and South-South
cooperation.
In the thematic area of ‘natural resources’, UNDP works on governance
frameworks and capacities for water and biodiversity, community-driven
systems of conservation and sustainable use of water and biodiversity, and
related issues of access, benefit sharing, resilience and livelihoods. On
these sub-themes, UNDP works with the national, state and local
governments, as well as community institutions, NGOs and technical support
agencies.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Assistant Country Director and
Head, E&E Unit, the Research Associate is responsible for supporting the
implementation of the UNDP projects in the thematic area of Natural
Resources to effectively deliver on results.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work closely and liaise with National and State Project Management Units
working on natural resource management/biodiversity conservation/land
degradation projects for day to day implementation of project activities
• Help in collection and compilation of information related to natural
resource management/biodiversity conservation/land degradation in India,
including the latest developments at the national and international level
• Assist in preparation and timely submission of Quarterly and Annual Work
plan and Annual Progress Reports and other relevant documents
• Support management of budget, financial expenditures and compile
financial reports of projects in the NRM thematic area
• Assist in the procurement of services and goods under the project
• Organize and arrange support for events and initiatives organized by the
Natural Resource Management - Energy and Environment Unit
• Support preparation of communication materials for dissemination and
facilitate publication of key documents, brochures, articles etc
• Provide support for any allied activity in relation to the knowledge
management working of Natural Resource Management – Energy and Environment
Unit
• Any other activity, as suggested by the Head, Energy and Environment Unit
Desired skills:
• Good knowledge of the key concerns and challenges facing policy makers
and development practitioners in the area of environment and natural
resource management
• Outstanding time-management, organizational and inter-personal skills.
• Effective at securing relevant information through desk research
• Motivated, energetic, thorough, and responsive to the needs of the
project partners
• Excellent drafting skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational and presentational skills
IV. Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
• Post-graduate degree in NRM, development studies or related field
Experience:
• At least five years of experience on natural resource management with at
least two years of administrative support to project management
• Good understanding of environmental issues in India
• Strong background on financial management is an asset
• General experience in information technology tools
Functional Competencies Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented Agenda
Research and analysis
• Keeps updated in his/her area of substantive expertise
• Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches
• Analyses ongoing trends, evolving needs and emerging issues to identify
appropriate responses for capacity building
• Reviews documents and materials intended for use within and outside the
organization in order to ensure consistency and validity of messages
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Fundamental knowledge of own discipline
• Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a
professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position
• Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures
relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
• Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and
other means of learning
• Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in
work assignments
• Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and
job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally
Building Strategic Partnerships
Identifying and building partnerships
• Develops positive ties with civil society and other stakeholders to
build/strengthen UNDP’s mandate
Maintaining a network of contacts
• Establishes and nurtures positive communication with partners
Client Orientation
Establishing effective client relationships
• Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
• Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work
unit and with internal and external clients
Language Requirements:
• English; knowledge of other languages also helpful
Please apply online by visiting www.in.undp.org (Careers)
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