Background

Duties and Responsibilities

• Estimate potential for greening works under MGNREGS;
• Help States in preparing annual plans for greening projects;
• Train the State teams in planning for afforestation programmes;
• Help in preparing suitable models/estimation for afforestation projects.  

• Conduct continuous analysis of monitoring information of MGNREGS works on Environment and Forest;
• Regularly monitor MGNREGA Management Information System (MIS);
• Analyse monitoring reports on MGNREGA works;
• Analyse on a monthly basis, the overall quality of works in different states; 
• Assist in updating the works guidelines and monitoring status reports of the state government on works implementation;
• Identify potential problems and facilitate overall programming decisions;
• Undertake field visits for monitoring purposes, providing guidance and collecting information;
• Provide inputs and contribute to the evaluation work plan, analysis and proposals on topics, and projects/programme to be evaluated;
• Promote and help implement evaluation standards, quality assurance/control and capacity development in the states.

• Formulate appropriate programme response plans in collaboration with the relevant government agencies;
• Develop training calendar and material for training of State level officials;
• Identify key resource agency and person to impart training in different states;
• Co-ordinate with NIRD and SIRD for regular training inputs on MGNREGA works;
• Strengthen MGNREGA convergence model by assessing the needs of and including actions on climate change adaptation.

• Developing quantitative and qualitative indicators relating to MGNREGA and sustainable development in relation to environment and forestry & Agriculture;
• Document good works models related to   environment and forestry & Agriculture works under MGNREGA;
• Document good practices on MGNREGA convergence model with Environment & Forest, and Agriculture Departments;
• Coordinate with State Governments on works related problems;
• Visit to states to identify issues and provide solutions to local functionaries.

• Map out the resources in the field of Environment, Forest, and Agriculture in the states, conduct gap analyses, identify opportunities highlighting MGNREGS role in improving the quality of environment;
• Analyse existing documentation available on community based initiatives (for example, Joint Forest Management [JFM], watershed development, etc.) for opportunities for climate change adaptation actions;
• Prepare state specific manuals on MGNREGA works related to Environment, Forest and Agriculture works;
• Prepare policy briefs on MGNREGA forestry works;
• Keep abreast of various global debates on climate change adaptation, and widely share the knowledge by translating into the relevant Indian context.

• Monitor and review regular sources of information and data to prepare reports, e.g., information from central government, districts official, other national and local NGOs, news clippings, surveys, information from field monitors, government published information, for assigned states;
• Compile field level information required for operational reports when required;
• Participate in various policy and partnership such as the government-donor technical working groups (TWGs), as well as relevant meetings on climate change;
• Assist in the preparation, writing and editing of reports required by the Ministry of Rural Development – such as Annual Reports, Field Study Reports;
• Provide periodic reporting to the State Government, MoRD and UNDP on the performance of the Scheme;
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports to be submitted to GoI and UNDP;
• Perform any other related tasks consistent with the level of the post and/ or assigned by the Joint Secretary, MGNREGA and Programme Analyst, UNDP.

Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.  

• In-depth understanding of Natural Resource Management works;
• Peoples’ orientation and the ability to work with people;
• Stature to advise central and state governments on policy matters. 

• Establish, build and sustain effective relationship, partnerships and alliances;
• Result-orientation and ability to develop strategic approaches;
• Identify problems and propose solutions.

• Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things;
• Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches.  

Knowledge and Skills:

• Passion for and adequate understanding of development challenges and rural poverty reduction;
• Knowledge of community participation;
• Good understanding of large Government programmes;
• Proficiency in MS-Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel; understanding of Management Information System (MIS) would be an asset;
• Familiarity with government policies, programmes and government operational systems in India;
• Strong communication (written and oral) skills;
• Ability to work in small teams, and flexible ways of working.

Required Skills and Experience

• Master’s Degree in in Agriculture Science (Agronomy or Horticulture), Agriculture Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.

Experience: