Project Associate- COP-D

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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 proposes to engage a Project Associate – COP D to support the Project Specialist COP- D in planning, implementation and oversight of COP-D. S/He will ensure engagement of all direct stakeholders and delivery of project objectives in coordination with Immunization Division, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

Job Responsibilities

The specific duties and responsibilities during the assignment will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Operations Support:

• Ensure regular support, follow-up and monitoring of project activities.
• Provide trouble-shooting support to maintain project momentum.
• Assist in preparing and revising workplans, progress reports, and other project documents.
• Support in partnership management and fund disbursement.
• Support the organisation and preparation of key project meetings, including logistics and follow-up.
• Support organizing teleconferences and other means of engagement.
• Provide administrative support for the organization and management of activities.

Monitoring & Evaluation Support:

• Support in collating quality results and outputs from the field.
• Assist in monitoring and managing contracted agencies to ensure timely deliverables.
• Review and analyze progress and financial reports from implementing agencies.
• Assist in preparing contextual background for policy advisory papers and briefing notes.
• Support in coordination for other technical components of the project.
• Assist in preparation of project progress reports.
• Support the production of promotional materials.

Coordination and Liaison:

• Support, manage, and coordinate with State/District level stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external visitors (Donors, UNDP CO, study/evaluation team, Central Government representatives).
• Regular liaison with the Ministry, Partners, and other government institutions.

Knowledge Management:

• Assist in preparing analytical findings and sharing them with the Project Coordinator and other concerned staff.

Additional Responsibilities:

• To assist the HSS Team Lead/Project Coordinator in any other relevant tasks as required.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Secondary education is required.
• A university degree (Bachelor´s degree) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Public Health or related field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.

Min. years of relevant work experience

• Minimum of 6 years (with Secondary education) or 3 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant progressively responsible administrative/management or project administration and/or coordination experience is required.

Required skills  

• Additional academic qualifications in business, economics, accountancy, international development, international law, governance, public health, communication, peacebuilding, knowledge management, innovation, and law enforcement is an asset.

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section

• Demonstrated track record of experience in the preparation of technical and financial reports, and accounts management of international projects is an asset for this position.
• Prior experience with UNDP/UN, project oversight or management.
• Prior experience in providing Operations, liaisoning support to a Health project working in the field of Communication for Routine Immunization.
• Prior experience of working in a project managing multiple stakeholders.
• Solid experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), database packages, and web-based management systems such as ERP.
• Experience organizing exchange workshops and/or training activities at the national or international level.

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