Position: Project Officer

Organization: UNDP

Location: Delhi

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Duties and Responsibilities

Project Officer (EMRS and Grants) will work under the overall supervision and direction of the Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs & National Project Director (MoTA-UNDP Project) and report to his/her designate for day to day functioning and in close collaboration with the Chief Advisor, Strategic Planning and State Operations in UNDP.

• Assist in implementation of the revamped model of Eklavya Model Residential Schools to impart quality education to ST children.
• Manage and update EMRS portal for effective monitoring of establishment and functioning of EMRSs.
• Coordinate with National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) and States on the status of construction of new and functioning of existing EMRSs.
• Update information on various portals including EMRS, ADIGRAM, LIMBS, OOMF, e-Samiksha etc.
• Data analytic support for evidence-based monitoring of various schemes and programmes for tribal empowerment.
• Coordinate and facilitate in organizing Project Appraisal Committee meetings including review of proposals from states, follow-up for addressing deficiencies, requirement of additional information, and drafting of minutes.
• Coordinate with States for update of data on ADIGRAMS Portal, submission of physical and financial reports and preparation of reports/summary for review by the Ministry.
• Contribute in preparation of Vision Document, Annual Plan, Output and Outcome Framework etc.
• Assist in drafting various replies regarding Parliament Questions, Assurances, VIP references, Public Grievances, PMO References, RTI etc.
• Prepare knowledge products, including background notes, working papers, briefings documents, presentations, good case studies etc.
• Forge partnership with the academic institutions, Inter-governmental organizations, bilateral bodies, NGOs working in the areas of tribal empowerment.
• Any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies

• Maintain effective relationships with project stakeholders.
• Organize and priorities work to meet deadlines.
• Prepare timely inputs.
• High-level of IT/computing skills (minimum: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Good drafting and writing skills in English and Hindi.
• Ability to work independently to fulfill assigned tasks.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Development Management, Rural Development, Social Work, Public Policy from from national/international institutions of repute.
• Masters degree in Social Sciences, Development Management, Rural Development, Social Work, Public Policy would be desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience of working in the field of tribal development and governance.
• Sound understanding of tribal development strategies and their functioning.
• Domain knowledge in areas like governance, convergence, tribal affairs, and social inclusion will be preferred.
• Experience in planning, designing, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and schemes for marginalized communities.
• Experience of use of ICT based applications for e-governance.
• Experience in planning, designing, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and schemes for marginalized communities.
• Relevant experience in documentation and preparation of reports on development issues.

Language Requirement:

• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Hindi is essential.

Travel:

• The person is expected to travel to different States to monitor the implementation of schemes at the ground level, capture the good case studies as well for organizing consultations/workshop/cross learning events etc