UNDP Jobs - 51527- Individual Consultant - Senior Research Associate

Individual Consultant - Senior Research Associate - (2 Positions) - Open to Indian Nationals Only

Location :

Urban Management Cell (UMC), Directorate of Urban Development, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, INDIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

One Year( with possibility of extension on availability of funds and extension of project)

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 approved GOI-UNDP Country Programme Action Plan (2014-2017) envisages that as a contribution to the programme, appointment of dedicated human resources can be made for the implementation of nationally implemented projects. It also envisages provision of demand based development support services to support administrative efficiency and to develop capacity of the government agencies.

The Urban Development Department, State Government of Himachal Pradesh, responsible to implement the Comprehensive Capacity Building Programme under the JNNURM a centrally sponsored scheme of Government of India has identified the need to fast track the hiring the qualified professionals/ experts at various levels in different domain areas. This is to enhance capacities of urban local bodies and the respective Mission Directorates and/or Implementation Units to initiate the activities under the scheme. Accordingly, the Government of Himachal Pradesh has requested UNDP India to provide demand-based human resource to facilitate implementation of activities outlined under the scheme. In this context, UNDP is looking for professionals to support the Department to implement the project activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of Work:

Coordination, prepare training modules, prepare action plan, Documentation of training programmes, evaluation training programmes and all other related training activities;
Provide technical and handholding support to cities for the preparation of Integrated City plan and business cum financial plan;
Any other related activities entrusted by the head of the UMC & Director, Urban Development Department;
Prepare to travel anywhere in and outside Himachal Pradesh for conducting research activities.

Institutional Arrangement:

Contracted consultant will submit the monthly progress report duly certified by reporting officer;
Contract will be administered by UNDP on behalf of the Urban Development Department, State Government of Himachal Pradesh. UD Department will be responsible to implement the Comprehensive Capacity Building Programme under the JNNURM Scheme;
All the logistic support related to official travel will be borne by the UD Department ,Government of Himachal Pradesh as per their prevailing rules;
Consultant will be entitled for leaves of 2 days per month (non-encashable).

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities skills;
Ability to plan, organize, implement and report on work;
Comprehensiveness knowledge of prepare training modules, prepare action plan, Documentation of training programmes, evaluation training programmes;
Positive, constructive attitude to work;
Proficiency in the use of office IT applications and internet in conducting research.

Core Competencies:

Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master Degree in Political Science or Public Administration or Sociology, MBA, or MSW from the recognized University.

Experience:

Must have minimum 3-5 yrs. of research experience;
Should have knowledge of documentation & Preparation of case studies for Training & Capacity Building programmes in Training Institutes or NGO sectors.

Language:

Fluency of Hindi & English language is required.

Duration of the Work:

The contract will awarded for one year intially. Working days will be as per the state Government policy.

Duty Station:

Urban Management Cell (UMC), Directorate of Urban Development, Shimla, H.P;
Relocation expenses, if any would be borne by the successful Consultant;
The Consultant is required to report regularly to the office as per the State Government policy.

Schedule of Payments:

Consolidated Annual Consultancy Fee (Remuneration) of Rs 3,00,000/- payable in equal monthly instalments, upon submission of monthly progress report certified by the reporting officer;
In the event of travel, payment of official travel costs including tickets and lodging will be covered by the Department of Urban Development, Government of Himachal Pradesh and paid as per the prevailing rules of the state Government.

Documentation required:

Personal CV, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references.

Evaluation Method and Criteria

Shortlisted candidates shall be called for an interview, shortlisting would be done based on the following criteria:

Educational Qualification - 30%;
Relevant Experience - 50%;
Suitability for the assignment - 20%.

Interviews will be conducted in Delhi and will be based around the competencies (skills) required as per the ToR . The contract shall be awarded on the merit basis. interviews would be conducted either telephonically / over skype. If face to face interviews are conducted, travel costs will be borne by the shortlisted Consultants.

For any clarification regarding this assignment please write to ic.india@undp.org