Background
UNDP strives to have a workforce, which reflects diversity and gender balance, and applies an equal opportunities approach. UNDP does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS status. All selections are on merit.
Background
The UNDP has engaged with the State Government of Uttarakhand to provide technical support in several sectors for implementation of flagship Government programmes, externally aided projects and State schemes and programmes. Under this collaboration UNDP in Uttarakhand will also be supporting the Department of Skill Development and Employment in mobilisation of high quality human resource within and implementation of capacity building training plan of existing and newly recruited professionals will lead to directly in achievement of the World Bank funded Uttarakhand Workforce Development Project (UKWDP) objectives of improving the quality and relevance of training at priority Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and of increasing the number of labor-market-relevant workers through short-term training in Uttarakhand.
The UKWDP will contribute to these objectives by supporting Uttarakhand to strengthen the delivery of skills and training programs to produce higher-quality workers with relevant market skills and increasing access. This state-level skills development project would also play a strategic role in the World Bank’s engagement in the skills agenda at the national level. An in-depth experience and lessons from Uttarakhand would inform the national-level engagement and could also provide a demonstration effect. There would be close linkages and synergies between the proposed project and the national-level engagements.
UNDP will therefore support the Uttarakhand Workforce Development Project in hiring of team of professionals and provide capacity building support through trainings, workshops, exposure visits and Knowledge Management along with documentation of best practices. The team of professionals will help the project in implementation and monitoring of project activities while as UNDP team of experts will provide timely capacity building trainings to strengthen the delivery of skills and training programs and to produce higher-quality workers with relevant market skills and increasing access.
In context of above, UNDP is looking to hire MANAGER(finance) to support the State Project Implementation Unit of UKWDP /Department of Skill Development and Employment in implementation of the project.
The MANAGER(finance) would be placed with the U.K.S.D.M
Duties and Responsibilities
Managing the funds provided for state level activities under the project, including monitoring project accounts and costs.
Ensuring full knowledge and systematic application of the World Bank’s procedures and requirements for financial management.
Reporting to the Finance Controller/ Senior Finance officer of the state government deputed for the implementation of UKWDP
Acting as a support and reference person for all project-related financial management tasks.
Preparing annual estimates and budget for the project at state level.
Ensuring maintenance of project accounts as per standard procedures.
Preparing half yearly Interim Unaudited Financial Reports (IUFR) relevant for the component on short term training.
Ensuring the timely preparation and submission of monthly/quarterly reports pertaining to release of funds, utilization, committed expenditure, expenditure in pipeline etc.
Coordinating the submission of annual audit report and timely compliance of audit observations. If a system of internal audit exists the manager finance should ensure adequate coverage, scope and timely and satisfactory response to observations by internal auditors.
Reviewing and monitoring the financial management arrangements for the project.
Perform any other related task assigned by the Mission Director, UKSDM
Exposure in computerized accounting especially in Tally software.
Competencies
Management and Leadership:
Ability to work in a team and train staff on the job to use the systems: Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
Corporate Competencies
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards.
Essential Competencies :
Demonstrated willingness to stay, be with and work with the poor;
Pro-poor facilitation; orientation; tenacity; self control; strategic influencing; concern with impact; de-learning and learning orientation;
Understanding and experience of poverty, vulnerability and livelihoods of the poor;
Specific domain understanding
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Excellent analytical skills particularly with social processes.
Good communication and drafting skills
Required Skills and Experience
Essential Qualifications
Recognized degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline
Work Experience
Minimum of 05 years of experience. Proven ability to prepare necessary financial reports including budget preparation, maintaining books of accounts, statement of expenditure etc. i.e. Ability to establish recognized procedures to account for fund use.
Official Travel:
All official travel must be authorized and certified in advance. Candidates will be entitled to get TA/DA as per government rules from SPU/DSDE and in case of official journey outside the state,prior approval of reporting officer shall be required.
Schedule of Payments
Consolidated annual consultancy fee(Remunerative) of Rs 5,40,000(@45,000 per month)payable in equal monthly instalments, upon submission of monthly progress report certified by the reporting officer.
Institutional Arrangement
Contact will be administered by UNDP on behalf of the state government of Uttarakhand.
The consultant would report to Director, Uttarakhand work force development project,Government of Uttarakhand;
All the logistic support related official travel will be borne by the Government Of Uttarakhand as per their prevailing rules.
Consultant will be entitled for 2 days leave per month (non-encashable).
Documentation Required
Personal CV indicating all past experiences from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the candidate and atleast 3 professional references.
Evaluation Method and criteria
Preliminary shortlisting would be done based on the following criteria:
Educational Qualification 30 marks.
Relevant Experience 40 marks.
Interview for 30 marks
Those who obtain a minimum 70% of total 70 marks (Educational Qualification & Relevant Experience) will be eligible to appear for the interview.
Interview for the shortlisted candidates would be either conducted face to face in Dehradun or by telephone/over skype.
The contract shall be awarded on the merit basis.
General Conditions for Individual Contract-
http://www.in.undp.org/content/dam/india/docs/procurement/UNDP%20General%20Conditions%20for%20Individual%20Contracts.pdf
For any clarifications, please write to: ic.india@undp.org
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.