Associate (Research)

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As the lead United Nations agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnerships and institutional capabilities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is centred around six core development areas, known as our signature solutions: poverty and inequality, governance, resilience, environment, energy and gender equality.

Job Description

UNDP seeks to engage the services of a Associate (Research) to support the MoEFCC (National Project Management Unit) in implementation of the project. S/he will work under the supervision of IGF, MoEFCC (National Project Director – NPD) and shall be part of NPMU.

Job Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of National Project Director, the Associate (Research) will perform the following tasks:

• Assist with technical tasks such as data collection, analysis, and reporting and technical support to manage the project smoothly;
• Conduct research and prepare outputs such as technical documents / reports, presentations, and publications based on project findings;
• Support in the implementation and tracking of project activities;
• Ensure regular communication and coordination with the National Project Management Unit, State Project Steering Committee, UNDP and MoEFCC with respect to project activities;
• Prepare National / State-specific Annual Work Plans, including monthly targets and deliverables as well as annual spending targets in accordance with the Project Document;
• Coordinate and participate in project meetings, including scheduling, prepare meeting agenda’s, minutes of the meeting;
• Responsible for coordination and follow-up of project activities with technical agencies, governmental and non-governmental organizations involved in the projects to ensure timely provision of inputs and achievement of outputs and deliverables;
• Provide logistical support for workshops and other meetings;
• Support the timely preparation and submission of annual progress reports, donor reports, project reviews, financial reports, audit reports and any other required project reports;
• Support in development and implementation of communication strategy and action plan for all projects under the portfolio;
• Provide technical input to the project activities, where appropriate;
• Handle routine correspondence and communication;
• Provides administrative and operation support during implementation of project;
• Analyse the situation in project(s) implementation, identify operational and financial problems, develop Solutions;
• Stay updated on recent research developments relevant to the project;
• Perform other technical and research related tasks as assigned by the NPD.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Science, Social Sciences, Commerce, Economics, Environmental Management and related field.

Required experience

• 3 years of experience in research, documentation or related areas;
• Excellent analytic and writing skills;
• Ability to aggregate and synthesize research literature and extract key messages and arguments;
• Excellent coordination and network skills
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.

Languages

• English, Level: Fluent, Required
• Hindi, Level: Fluent, Required

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