Project Associate- COP-D
Project Associate- COP-D
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Job Description
Background
UNDP has been working in India since 1951 in almost all areas of human development. Together with the Government of India and development partners we have worked towards eradicating poverty reducing inequalities strengthening local governance enhancing community resilience protecting the environment supporting policy initiatives and institutional reforms and accelerating sustainable development for all.
With projects and programmes in every state and union territory in India UNDP works with national and subnational government and diverse development actors to deliver peoplecentric results particularly for the most vulnerable and marginalized communities. As the integrator for collective action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the UN system we are committed to supporting the Government of Indias national development vision and priorities and accelerating the achievement of the SDGs for the people and the planet.
UNDP Indias new Country Programmebuilds on our prior work and aims to provide an integrated approach to development solutions in three strategic portfolios:
- Strong accountable and evidenceled institutions for accelerated achievement of the SDGs.
- Enhanced economic opportunities and social protection to reduce inequality with a focus on the marginalized.
- Climatesmart solutions sustainable ecosystems and resilient development for reduced vulnerability.
SouthSouth cooperation gender equality and social inclusion are promoted across the pillars. The programme is supported by a framework of renewed partnerships and blended finance solutions strategic innovation and accelerator labs and data and digital architecture.
You are invited to join a team of futuresmart development professionals to support India in achieving the national and globally agreed goals. As part of the UNDP team your focus will be to work with diverse stakeholders to find countryspecific solutions that lead to sustainable development and reach those furthest behind first.
Office/Unit/Project Description
In India health system strengthening is a key aspect of the UNDP Indias Country Program Document (CPD)with a strong focus on (i) leaving no one behind (ii) ensuring equitable access to basic healthcare and (iii) institutional and systems strengthening. UNDP is a longstanding partner of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and its institutions at the State and District level. Guided by the government the UNDP India programmatic engagement is fully carried out in close coordination with partner UN agencies and is focusing on better health services provided to population of India.
The overarching goal of UNDPs work on health system strengthening in India is to facilitate equitable access to basic services by strengthening capacities of communities to demand and access services and of institutions to deliver quality timely and stigma free services and LNOB (Leaving no one behind).
The Gavi Alliance cofunded Health System Strengthening (HSS) programme is one of the efforts of the MoHFW to improve the quality and level of immunization coverage in India. UNDP has been a trusted partner of MoHFW and GAVI for many years. UNDP has proven the quality and efficiency of its work by the development of an integrated and innovative solution that provides real time information of vaccine stocks and temperature at the various levels of storage and geographical coverage.
The initially developed solutions (eVIN and CoWIN) have proven themselves well and now UNDP is given a unique opportunity to develop and integrate a new solution UWin. The UNDP Health System Strengthening programme supports work in every State and Union Territory of India and has established a network of well skilled and devoted personnel. While large part of this programme is related to digital solutions development capacity building and implementation it also includes technical support to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for prevention and management of noncommunicable diseases Neglected Tropical diseases and for leveraging technologies to track high risk pregnancies and thereby reduce maternal and child mortalities rates. Working closely with other development partners the HSS programme also supports the National AIDS Control Organizations efforts in prevention and control of HIV and AIDS.
Under GAVI Health System Strengthening III framework UNDP will establish a Centre of Excellence for demand generation to be termed as COPD (Community of Practice Demand). The interventions planned aim at intensified demand generation in the potential zerodose communities. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare mandated UNDP to establish a structure to guide and oversee the local level engagement with Civil Society Organization (CSOs) and NonGovernment Organizations (NGOs) for enabling the community and the communitybased organizations to understand the importance of vaccination and demand vaccination services. The Community of Practice Demand (CoPD) is planned to be set up to focus on vaccine demand and community mobilization through evidence generation and leveraging the behavioral science in a comprehensive manner. The plan is to undertake studies for behavioral insights and social drivers of vaccinations understand the gaps design human centric interventions and engage with the community through the local CSO and communitybased organizations.
There are 3 components in implementation of COPD: Partnerships; Knowledge Management and policy advice; Gendersensitive demand generation and specific focus on vulnerable groups and people living in hardtoreach areas.
Duties and Responsibilities
Job Purpose and Scope of Work
- Main Purpose:
UNDP proposes to engage a Project Associate COP D to support the Project Specialist COP D in planning implementation and oversight of COPD.S/He will ensure engagement of all direct stakeholders and delivery of project objectives in coordination with Immunization Division Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
- Duties and Responsibilities:
The specific duties and responsibilities during the assignment will include but not be limited to the following:
Operations Support:
- Ensure regular support followup and monitoring of project activities.
- Provide troubleshooting 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 followup.
- 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.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangement1
Reporting To: Project Specialist COPD (NPSA 10
Reportees to this position: Nil
Competencies
CrossFunctional & Technical competencies
Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies programmes and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively; Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency or discrepancy between planned activities and programme management and results.
Ability to make independent judgment of the management and results of strategies programmes and activities based on set criteria and benchmark keeping in mind the needs and concerns of client current and upcoming.
Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks concepts methodologies systems processes and tools. Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks. Ability to anticipate clients upcoming
needs and concerns.
Required Skills and Experience
- Secondary education is required.
- A university degree (Bachelors 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.
- Minimum of 6 years (with Secondary education) or 3 years (with bachelors degree) of relevant progressively responsible administrative/management or project administration and/or coordination experience is required.
- 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.
- 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 webbased management systems such as ERP.
- Experience organizing exchange workshops and/or training activities at the national or international level.
- Fluency in English and Hindi is required
Remuneration starting at INR.48 (Annual) / INR 97826.12 (Monthly) as per the scale depending on qualifications and experience. The remuneration is excluding 8.33 pension amount paid over and above the salary
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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Employment Type
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