Project Specialist

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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 Specialist in Bhubaneswar for good quality documentation and handling of social media accounts of OIIPCRA project. S/He will be a part of the Project Management Unit to be established within the office of Directorate of Agriculture and will ensure engagement of all direct stakeholders and delivery of project objectives, in coordination with the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Bhubaneswar, when needed.

Job Responsibilities

Documentation

• Preparations of good quality PPT/Short Note/ Compliance report etc.
• Prepare plans for documentation of the project implementation at the field level.
• Coordinate with Joint Director Agriculture (Information) for proper documentation both Photos & Videos of the project.
• Develop ways to measure and analyse the Project progress and document the achievements.
• Data Interpretation and analysis of Project Output as and when required.
• Ensure the preparation of good quality documentation of Project Activities

Data Management & Communication

• Developing schedules and methods for measuring results
• Co-ordinating for project schedules, resources and information for achieving the Project targets
• Handle social media accounts of OIIPCRA.
• Maintain the date base of OIIPCRA Project
• Stay up to date with current technologies and trends in social media and advise for its application.
• Interact with beneficiaries and prepare success stories/clips of OIIPCRA Project for dissemination.
• Communicate with social media followers, inform the officials and respond to queries in a timely manner
• Keeping track of delivery against planned project results and financial delivery target
• Gathers data and generates report on the project progress and performance.

Co-ordination

• Coordinate with different officials from time to time for better implementation of the project.
• Monitoring of Project progress and ensures Project deadlines are met
• Maintain up-to-date project files and project documents and provide timely information requested by the Government.
• Follow-up with Districts for obtaining monthly & quarterly reports from the field.
• Co-ordination with different stakeholders for better implementation of the Project. Any other work will be assigned as and when required.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Computer Science/Computer application/M. Tech is required or
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) (B.Tech) in Computer Science/ Bachelor’s in computer application in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Min. years of relevant work experience

• Minimum of 5 years (with master’s degree) or 7 years (with a bachelor’s degree) of experience in Project management, data management/ communications or administration work.

Required skills  

• Has good Knowledge on Data interpretation, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PPT, Documentation, etc
• Holds Significant working experience in Government or relevant multilateral institutions.
• Demonstrates strong analytical reporting and writing skill
• Ability to establish, build, and sustain effective relationships, partnerships, and alliances, advocate effectively, and communicate sensitively.
• Has the ability to identify problems and propose solutions will be an added advantage

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

• A sound knowledge of Program documentation and data reporting skills
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office-Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Intra-Internet, e-mail applications etc.
• Experience in data analysis and presentation
• Has experience in working with varied stakeholders especially government and technical agencies.
• Excellent organization and time management skills, with superior attention to detail, is desirable.
• Has a sound knowledge of data analysis and interpretation skills
• Ability to use information and communication technology as a tool and resource.
• The incumbent would be required to undertake travel within the State of Odisha, as and when required

Required Language(s)   

• Fluency in English & Odia is required.

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