Job Title: Project Associate - Monitoring and Evaluation
Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Host entity: UNDP
Assignment country: India
Expected start date: 01/08/2023
Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for the goals
Volunteer category: National UN Volunteer Specialist
DoA reserved for persons with disabilities: No
Accessibility measures in place: -
Type: Onsite
Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Mumbai
Reasonable accommodation: No
Additional accessibility info: -
Details
Mission and objectives
As the United Nations lead agency on international
development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty
and reduce inequality. We help countries to develop policies, leadership
skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build
resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is
concentrated in three focus areas; sustainable development, democratic
governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience. UNDP’s
mandate is to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and
inclusive institutions. We advocate for change, and connect countries to
knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. 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 people-centric 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 India’s
national development vision and priorities and accelerating the achievement of
the SDGs for the people and the planet. UNDP India’s new Country Programme
(2023-2027) builds on our prior work and aims to provide an integrated approach
to development solutions in three strategic portfolios: • Strong, accountable
and evidence-led institutions for accelerated achievement of the SDGs. •
Enhanced economic opportunities and social protection to reduce inequality,
with a focus on the marginalized. • Climate-smart solutions, sustainable
ecosystems and resilient development for reduced vulnerability. South-South
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 future-smart
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 country-specific solutions that lead to
sustainable development and reach those furthest behind first.
Context
Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra is
the nodal department for overall policy, planning and coordination of
programmes for development of Scheduled Tribes (STs). The department has
accorded high priority and adopted multifaceted development strategies to
promote socio-economic growth of the STs. Specific interventions are being
implemented including implementation of protective legislations such as the
Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest
Rights) Act, 2006, the Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities)
Act, Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act. The programmes and schemes
for tribal people are intended to support and supplement the efforts, primarily
of other state departments to fill critical gaps within institutions and
programmes, taking into account the situation of STs. These schemes comprising
of economic, educational, and social development through institutional
building, are administered by the line departments. Notwithstanding numerous
developmental interventions, the STs continue to face developmental deficits
with respect to health, education, livelihood, development infrastructure as
well as other socio-economic indices, many of which are well below the national
average. The Tribal Development Department is committed to providing equitable
access to opportunity for the tribal communities, through participatory
approach and adoption of innovative methods including e-governance and
increasing use of technology to provide strategic inputs into the development
process. To accelerate the implementation of the development agenda for the
tribal communities and strengthen the institutional delivery systems at the
State and district level, it is important to strengthen the capacity and
effectiveness of the officials and stakeholders to deliver on the issues
related to tribal empowerment and create robust systems for monitoring and
implementation of the tribal development schemes of the Central and State
government. The Department is working in collaboration with UNDP to fast-track
development in difficult geographies inhabited by tribal populations, enhancing
capacities of government functionaries and expanding opportunities for better
livelihoods, health and education to vulnerable tribal communities.
Task description
UNDP proposes to engage a Project Associate- Monitoring and
Evaluation to support the PMU at Tribal Development Department, Govt. of
Maharashtra to develop and prepare criteria for quality monitoring of various
schemes and programmes in the department. The Project Associate - Monitoring
and Evaluation will be part of the Project Management Unit and will work under
the overall supervision of the PMU State Coordinator and in close collaboration
with Programme Lead, Tribal Development, UNDP. S/He will ensure engagement of
all direct stakeholders and delivery of project objectives with other team
members • Assist in preparation of comprehensive and realistic monitoring plan
and strategies with appropriate data sources, collection methods, analysis
plans, quality controls and resource requirements. Provide suggestions to PMU
as well as the State Tribal development department on development and preparing
criteria for quality monitoring of the programmes and schemes. • Support the
establishment of stronger working relations between multi-sectoral institutions
to ensure greater coordination and cooperation and results-based reporting
including evidence-based decision making and implementation. • Coordinate
Monitoring, Data Collection, and Reporting across thematic areas as well as
inter departmental coordination. • Assist in updating the results and
monitoring and reporting on the Project. Document progress against project
implementation plans, results matrix, milestones, and targets and compiling
quarterly and yearly report. • Assist in developing quality assurance tools for
knowledge management. • Support in designing and disseminating monitoring
resource materials. Assist in designing thematic activities and
knowledge-sharing forums and encourages others to participate. • Support the
Project Team on efforts in deepening coordination, collaboration, and synergy
within the within the Department and with other key stakeholders, innovation
and lessons learned. • Any other tasks provided by the supervisor. Furthermore,
UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate
within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with
communities in the course of their work.
Eligibility criteria
Age
27 - 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the
country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation in social
sector/tribals schemes and programmes • Prior experience in using Monitoring
and evaluation tools. • At least one year of experience of working in
government/international agency funded projects is desirable. • Domain
knowledge in areas like governance, convergence, tribal affairs, social justice
and social inclusion • Ability to establish, build, and sustain effective
relationships, partnerships, and alliances, advocate effectively, and
communicate sensitively • High-level of IT/computing skills (minimum: Microsoft
Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Knowledge of and experience in gender mainstreaming
is an asset • Willingness to travel when required.
Area(s) of expertise
Community development, Development programmes
Driving license
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Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required Hindi, Level: Working
knowledge, Desirable Marathi, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in social science, rural
development, arts, science or any other relevant field.
Competencies and values
• Achieve Results: Plans and monitors own work, pays
attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline • Think Innovatively:
Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes
improvements • Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Appreciate/respect differences,
aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination • Knowledge Generation:
Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for
content, or responsive to a stated need • Communication: Ability to communicate
in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal
communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on
the audience • Working with Evidence and Data: Ability to inspect, cleanse,
transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information,
informing conclusions and supporting decision-making • Multi stakeholder
engagement and funding: Knowledge and ability to forge multi-stakeholder
partnerships, and remove any obstacles to resource mobilization and
multi-stakeholder funding platforms • Integrity and professionalism:
demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment;
high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership;
willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently
under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while
exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage
information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and
client-oriented. • Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate
in compliance with organizational rules and regulations. • Commitment to
continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay
abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes
in work environment. • Planning and organizing effective organizational and
problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an
efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan,
coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with
conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities. •
Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across
organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective
partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi ethnic
environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender; •
Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written
communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely;
ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and
empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel,
volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse
backgrounds; ability to maintain composure and remain helpful towards the
staff, but objective, without showing personal interest; capacity to transfer
information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Genuine
commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes
solidarity, compassion, reciprocity, and self-reliance; and commitment towards
the UN core values.
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Mumbai – Maharashtra: Mumbai, is the most populous city in
the Indian state of Maharashtra, offering a wide variety of jobs from
conventional industries to IT services. It is also home to the Bollywood film
industry. As India's capital of finance, Mumbai has the greatest number of
fin-tech startups, and the cost of living and rental prices remains reasonably
high. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be
responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This
position is based in Mumbai. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious
insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive
and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions. The contract lasts for the
period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability
of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there
is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. This assignment is part of the
special programme initiative ‘Strengthening Health Systems and Access to
Services for Marginalized Communities’. As per the UN Volunteer Conditions of
Service, Section XVIII, the Conditions for this assignment are amended as
follows: - The Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) will be INR 90,000/-
per month - The UN Volunteer is not eligible for entry lumpsum or travel costs
- Health insurance will not be provided to dependents of the UN Volunteer -
Access to UNV learning will be restricted to mandatory courses and free-of-charge
learning resources provided by UNV.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme
that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to
achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part
of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to
combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights
and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender
identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability,
pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be
subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2
(Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
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