UNDP Jobs - 84235- Individual Consultant - Project Assistant (Indian

Individual Consultant - Project Assistant (Indian Nationals only)

Location :

New Delhi, INDIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

15-Apr-2019

Application Deadline :

01-Apr-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

One Year

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

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is implementing a project titled “Preparation of Third National Communication (TNC) and Other New Information to the UNFCCC” which will assist India in undertaking the preparation of Third National Communication to the Conference of Parties in accordance with the Convention and build capacity to fulfil its commitments to the Convention on a continuing basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Candidates will primarily be responsible for executing work related to providing administrative support

General Administration

Contribute to day-to-day project implementation and ensure conformity to expected results and project work-plans;
Responsible for all administration procedures as assigned by the supervisor.
Organize and coordinate meetings, trainings, workshops and make travel arrangements as needed.
Maintain project correspondence and communication;
Collect, register and maintain all information on project activities;
Advise all project counterparts on applicable administrative procedures and ensures their proper implementation;
Contribute to the preparation and implementation of progress reports; • Prepare agendas and arrange field visits, appointments and meetings both internal and external related to the project activities and write minutes from the meetings;
Maintain records on all project personnel/national consultants and their respective status (contracts, ToRs, time and attendance – if appropriate, etc.) in accordance with accepted policies and procedures;
Any other task as assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies

Excellent computer skills, in particular mastery of all applications of the MS Office package;
Excellent written communication skills

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Graduation in any stream

Experience:

At least 3 years of administrative and/or financial management experience;

Language Requirements:

Bi-lingual (Hindi and English), excellent inter–disciplinary, writing and communication skills.

Evaluation Method and Criteria
Education: 30% and Work Experience: 70%

Salary:

INR 40,000 per month.

Note: As system allows uploading only one file, please merge documents to be submitted as part of application into one (1) single PDF document

The following documents can be accessed, clicking the link:

General Conditions for Individual Contract

http://www.in.undp.org/content/dam/india/docs/procurement/UNDP%20General%20Conditions%20for%20Individual%20Contracts.pdf

For any clarification, please write to vijay.thapliyal@undp.org