Project Officer (Open to Internal & External Applicants)

Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

• Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments whose posts will be abolished or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
• Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
• Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA) personnel on regular PSA contracts and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
• Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title if any and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

UNDP is the UNs global development network an organization advocating for change and connecting inabout170countriesandterritoriesworkingwithnationalcounterpartsonsolutionstoglobalandnational development challenges.

In the programme countries UNDP supports stabilization state-building governance and development priorities in partnership with the host governments the United Nations system the development partners and other partnerstohelp thecountrytoachieve sustainable development by eradicating povertyin all its forms and dimensions accelerating structural transformations for sustainable development and building resilience to crises and shock.

UNDP has worked in India since 1951 in almost all areas of human development from systems and institutional strengthening to inclusive growth and sustainable livelihoods as well as sustainable energy environment and resilience. UNDPs programmes continue to fully integrate a global vision for catalytic change with Indias national priorities. With over 30 projects on the ground in almost every state today UNDPIndiaworkstoachievetheSustainableDevelopmentGoalsbytransformingtraditionalmodels to do development a rapidly changing global environment the work of UNDP and the broader UN family aligns with the Government of Indias new national development vision India 2030and builds upon the Sustainable Development Goals. UNDP Indias country programme for 2018-2022 has three major focus areas:

Duties and Responsibilities

• EnsureKnowledgeManagementInclusionandReporting
  • Overseedevelopmentanddisseminationofknowledgeproductsincludingcasestudies tools and best practices.
  • Strengthendatasystemsanddigitaltoolsformonitoringandlearning
  • Ensuresystematicintegrationofgenderequalityandsocialinclusion(GESI)across programme interventions and outcomes.
  • Leadpreparationofhigh-qualityreportsdonorcommunicationsandvisibilityoutputs demonstrating programme results and impact.
• RiskManagementComplianceandQualityAssurance
  • EnsurecompliancewithUNDPrulesauditrequirementsandriskmanagement frameworks.
  • Identifyandmitigateoperationalfiduciaryandprogrammerisks.
  • Strengthenqualityassurancemechanismstoensurehighstandardsinprogramme delivery and reporting
• The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

InstitutionalArrangement Reportingto:ProjectSpecialistCircularEconomyandChemicalsWasteManagement(NPSA10) Reporteestothisposition(ifapplicable):OperationsandFinanceAssociateNPSA7 UNVs

Competencies

Core Competencies

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes balances speed and accuracy in doing work
• Think Innovatively:LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking
• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone learn from others and support their learning
• Adapt with Agility:LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations involve others in change process
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously
• Engage and Partner:LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator bring people together build/maintain coalitions/partnerships
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences considers in decision making
• People Management: UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Business Direction & Strategy

• Strategic Thinking
  • Develop effective strategies and prioritised plans in line with UNDPs mission and objectives based on the systemic analysis of challenges opportunities and potential risks; link the general vision to reality on the ground to create tangible targeted solutions; learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresight.
• Systems Thinking
  • Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system
• Effective Decision Making
  • Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with ones authority area of expertise and resources and take into consideration potential wider implications.

Business Management

• Project Management
  • Ability to plan organize prioritize and control resources procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
• Results-based Management
  • Ability to manage the implementation of strategies programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories concepts methodologies instruments and tools.

Partnership management

• Relationship Mmanagement
  • Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners build sustain and/or strengthen working relations trust and mutual understanding

2030 Agenda: People

• Gender
  • Inclusive economies and the economic empowerment of women

Required Skills and Experience

• Min. Education requirements
  • Advanced university degree (masters degree or equivalent) in Social Science Environmental Science or International Development is required; or
  • A first-level university degree (bachelors degree) in the areas mentioned above 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 2 years (with masters degree) or 4 years (with bachelors degree) of relevant experience in the areas of circular economy plastic waste management environmental management or sustainable development programmes.
• Required skills
  • Proven experience to lead end-to-end implementation of complex multi-stakeholder programmes including planning execution monitoring and delivery of results.
  • Demonstrated experience in engaging and coordinating with government private sector CSOs and development partners to drive programme outcomes.
• Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
  • Experience of working in the domain of plastic waste management EPR resource efficiency or recycling systems.
  • Experience in developing ToRs conducting technical evaluations and managing vendors/consultants.
  • Experience contributing to policy dialogue regulatory frameworks or sectoral reforms.
  • Experience in developing concept notes proposals and support donor engagement.
  • Experience with indicators impact measurement and use of data systems/dashboards for decision-making.
• Required Language(s)
  • Fluency in English and Hindi is required.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and as such we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission are valued can thrive and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment exploitation and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment sexual harassment exploitation discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates therefore undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description experience and educational requirements.

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