Capacity Building Lead

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About the Organization

Established in 1976, the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is a premier institute of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, for research and capacity building for urban sector in India. NIUA’s broad objective is to bridge the gap between research and practice on issues related to urbanisation. For more than 45 years now, NIUA has been the vanguard for contributing to and building the urban narrative for a fast-evolving urban India. The Institute has been actively working on bringing forth key areas of concern for urban India in order to build the discourse at various scales. It has utilised its competencies in research, knowledge management, policy advocacy and capacity building to address urban challenges and continuously strive to develop sustainable, inclusive and productive urban ecosystems in the country.

Job Description

• Conduct regular training needs assessments for RCA member cities to identify capacity needs within.
• Devise and support implementation of an annual capacity development plan for RCA member cities.
• To support the mapping and prioritising of services for cities to ensure equitable and efficient expansion of capacity.
• To support the preparation and delivery of process mapping training modules.
• Lead the implementation of the capacity building plan.
• Assist in the development of knowledge products and advisories related to different aspects urban river management.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment by organizing forums, peer exchanges, and partnerships between cities, enabling the sharing of best practices, successful river management strategies, and innovative solutions.
• Serve as focal point in coordinating with RCA member city officials and other stakeholders for strengthening the river-related mechanisms in the cities.
• Support the development of policies and frameworks that institutionalize sustainable urban river management practices, advocating for adequate resources and institutional structures that support the long-term sustainability of capacity-building efforts.
• Lead the creation of a database of relevant knowledge and information of RCA member cities.
• Curate, moderate, and lead individual sessions of key events (e.g. workshops, conferences, review meetings etc.) with RCA member cities as well as other stakeholders.
• Travel to the project cities for on-ground monitoring, reporting, and assistance.
• Carry out any other additional tasks assigned by the Track Lead.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Masters in Environmental Planning/Management, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Management, Urban Planning/Management, or related disciplines from a reputed university/institute.
• 8-12 years of relevant professional experience in urban master planning/environmental planning/environmental engineering/infrastructure planning/bio-diversity and ecology conservation etc.
• Demonstrable knowledge about urban water and environment management.
• Experience working with community organizations and other urban stakeholders.
• Experience working with State/City government organizations is highly desirable.
• Experience in coordinating projects and initiatives.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English. Preference will be given to candidates with oral and written communication skills in Hindi and other regional languages as well.
• Strong inter personnel and co-ordination skills, working independently, and flexibly.
• Willingness to travel to the project locations across India as required.

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