UNDP Jobs - 55734- Project Associate,UNDP-GEF-IR Project on “Energy E

Project Associate,UNDP-GEF-IR Project on “Energy Efficiency Improvements In Indian Railways System - (Open to Indian Nationals Only)

Location :

Baroda House (Northern Railways) New Delhi, INDIA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

29-Apr-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-3

Duration of Initial Contract :

One Year Initially

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

Indian Railways (IR), one of the largest rail networks in the world, is an energy intensive organization which utilized about 14.1 billion kWh electricity (about 2.4% of India’s total electricity consumed) in 2007-08. With traffic growth estimated at 8-9% in the next decade, projected electricity demand is estimated to grow at about 9%. Therefore, IR is developing a long-term Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program to reduce energy consumption and the emission of greenhouse gases by progressively introducing energy saving technologies and measures in both the traction and non-traction systems.

United Nations Development Programme / Global Environment Facility (UNDP/GEF) is supporting a project titled “Energy Efficiency Improvements in Indian Railways System” being implemented by Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India.

The proposed project aims at improving energy efficiency in the Indian Railways system (and thereby reducing GHG emissions) by removing some of the key barriers that prevent the wide adoption of energy efficiency technologies and measures in the IR system. Specifically, this project aims at achieving the stated objective by (1) institutional capacity development and technical training on EE, (2) implementation of proven EE technologies and measures to build capacity and confidence on EE; (3) pilot demonstration of EE technologies and measures to prove their applicability in the Indian environment; and (4) Information and knowledge sharing.

The institutional framework in IR will be strengthened by establishing an EE ‘Centre of Excellence’ as a resource and service centre for IR’s zonal and other units, to institutionalize EE, create awareness among the IR staff and sensitize them on EE and propose appropriate EE technologies, and establish EE benchmarks. The details of the project can be seen at the link www.in.undp.org/content/india/en/home/operations/projects/environment_and_energy/improving_energyefficiencyintheindianrailwaysystem/

The Project is being executed by Project Management Unit (PMU) set up at IR. National Project Coordinator (NPC) is the head of PMU. Project Steering Committee (PSC) of the Project guides PMU from time to time. The proposed Project Associate will be based at Railway Board and report to NPD and Head, EEU at UNDP.

Project Associate is required to assist the National Project Director and the Project Management Unit in implementing project activities as per AWP of the above project and responsible for the key results as outlined below.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Project Associate will be responsible for the following tasks:

The Project Associate shall assist the National Project Director (NPD) in implementing the activities related to the project and provide support to promote and implement efficient use of energy and its conservation in Indian Railways.

Formulate quarterly and annual progress reports with support from the Project Manager and ensure its timely submission;
Support PMU in preparing tender documents, manage vendor contractsand facilitate payments;
Document and prepare briefs on the progress of project activities and their outcomes for PMU, NPD, PSC and UNDP. Provide help in day to day management and reporting on the activities;
Provide support for organizing consultations with relevant stakeholders and prepare background material;
Develop knowledge products, facilitate knowledge exchange and establish knowledge networks on energy efficiency in Indian Railways;
Understand the need and work to promote awareness activities to promote adoption of energy efficiency services in Indian Railways;
Provide inputs to the website, updation of information periodically as decided by the PMU;
Gather information and share on energy efficiency practices in IR;
Coordinate meetings/workshops, training and capacity building events;
Any other related task assigned from time to time by Ministry of Railways and 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;
Integrity and Confidentiality.

Functional Competencies:

Documentation skills

Possess very good skills to prepare documentation, review documentation of very high quality.

Client Orientation

Ensuring overall provision of timely quality services.

Job knowledge and technical expertise

Demonstrating and applying professional and/or technical expertise/knowledge required of the post.

Deliver targets as per schedule

Plan, assign, and activities among the team, monitor and support the progress in activities. Should be able to coordinate with all other stakeholders in addition to PMC-IR.

Team Work

Builds and maintains constructive relationships with colleagues (and reports where appropriate); treats people with respect, is co-operative, supportive and helpful with a positive contribution to the working environment.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Essential: B.E. / B.Tech Electrical/Graduate in Law/Graduate in Business/Energy Management or equivalent;
Desirable: Masters in Business Administration/Energy Management.

Experience:

Essential

3 years of post-qualification experience in Energy sector;
Computer skills, knowledge of MS word, Excel, internet required.

Desirable

Experience in Government Organisation/UN organization/ Energy Sector preferred.

Language:

Proficiency in written and spoken English, spoken Hindi.

Note:

Remuneration package is INR 60,005 per month (taxable). UNDP also offers additional benefits which includes medical insurance coverage and limited pension reimbursement for the contract holder and encourages work life balance.