UNDP Jobs - 49890- Project Manager ( Technical 2 positions), UNDP

Project Manager ( Technical 2 positions), UNDP - Upscaling Energy Efficient Production in Small Scale Steel Industry In India - (Open to Indian Nationals only)

Location :

New Delhi, INDIA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

07-Oct-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

Starting from the date of Appointment till 30 June 2015

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The Energy and Environment Unit (EEU) supports the Government of India in meeting their commitments under the Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP). The programmes in the Unit are organized around the thematic areas of Climate Change, Biodiversity Conservation, Land Degradation, Ozone Depleting Substances and Persistent Organic Pollutants. Projects in the respective thematic areas are implemented through UNDP’s core funds, bilateral and Government co financing and financing from Trust Funds like the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Montreal Protocol.

UNDP is implementing a project titled “Upscaling energy efficient production in small scale steel industry in India” supported by UNDP, AusAid and Ministry of Steel (Government of India). The objective of this project, which was launched in July 2013, is to scale-up adoption of energy efficient technologies in small scale steel industry in India. More details on the project is available at www.steelindia.org

UNDP seeks to facilitate the diffusion of energy efficient low carbon technologies in the Steel Re-rolling Mill (SRRM) sector and other subsector such as induction furnace, to bring down end-use energy level, improve productivity and cost competitiveness, and to reduce associated emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) and related pollutant levels.

A Project Manager (Technical) is required to provide technical support to the project under the supervision of NPM or Programme Analyst and expected to achieve key results as outlined below.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Project Manager (Technical) is expected to carry out the following tasks:

Be responsible to implement energy efficiency in about 80 to 120 steel mills in the given clusters.
Provide technical expertise and guidance in implementing energy efficiency to steel industries directly or through the identified field managers who have the responsibility to provide technical assistance
Be responsible to train and build capacities of workers, plant supervisors directly or through agencies outsourced by Project
Coordinate with several consultants/ consulting firms to implement their assignment/s effectively and provide oversight, such as conducting baseline, post commissioning measurements, implementing best industry practices such as SOP/SMP, 5S lean system;
Monitor and report the project progress [monthly/ quarterly] and also prepare plan for the following period;
Manage and monitor project risks and report new risks and decision on possible actions if required; update status of these risks by maintaining the project risks log;
Review of technical documents submitted by consultants/ consulting firms and ensure they are of publish-worthy quality. Prepare high quality reports and papers. It is encouraged to publish papers in national journal and one in international in consultation with supervisor/s;
Any other duties related to project implementation [such as quarterly/monthly plan, PSC] assigned by NPM/Programme Analyst, UNDP.

Competencies

Corporate 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.

Functional Competencies:

Ability to implement energy efficient technology interventions at the ground level – specially in energy efficiency in steel industries;
Ability to produce good technical reports and papers;
Ability to train and build capacities of different stakeholders in steel sector or similar sectors;
Ability to work with consultants and consultancy firms in implementing projects;
Good communication and organizational skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Essential: B.E./B.Tech in any discipline except computer / IT discipline.

Desirable:

Degree in Mechanical/ Metallurgical/Electrical/ Chemical Engineering or equivalent;
Certified Energy Auditor or Certified Energy Manager;
Masters in Engineering [Energy Studies], Mechanical, Electrical.

Experience:

Essential:

5 years of experience in Steel/Energy Efficiency sector. Masters experience is also considered in accounting for total years of experience;

Desirable

If the experience involves both sectors, it is most preferred. 3 years or more in energy conservation and 2 years or more in steel industry is most preferred;
Experience of working with Central and/or State Governments/ Industry Associations/ on similar assignments will be preferred;
Experience in developing or implementing technology packages resulting in energy efficiency or/and increasing productivity;
Experience in coordinating with consultants/ consulting firms, industry associations, small industrial units or such similar set up to implement technology packages;
Experience in Bilateral/Multilateral Projects preferred;
Experience in industrial practices such as SOP/SMP/ISO/ 5S lean system/ energy audits [proven experience of at least one of these;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages;
Familiarity with the working environment and professional standards of international organizations.

Language:

Excellent oral and writing skills in English;
Knowledge of Hindi is highly desirable.

Note:

Remuneration package is Rs.108,367/- per month (taxable).