UNDP Jobs - 76552- Individual Consultant (14 Posts)

Individual Consultant (14 Posts) – District Facilitator - district Level (For Indian Nationals Only)

Location :

Various districts – Madhya Pradesh, INDIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Feb-2018

Application Deadline :

19-Jan-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

One Year (with possibility of extension on availability of funds, extension of the 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 UNDP India Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) for the period 2013-17, signed with the Government of India enables UNDP to provide Development Support Services to the country. The aim of the Development Support Services is to help government improve the administrative efficiency and effectiveness of government programmes and schemes both at the national and state level. The signed CPAP, states that UNDP will provide demand-based development support services, including procurement support services, with requisite professional skills, personnel and technical resources with a view to supporting administrative efficiency and developing capacities of government agencies.

Government of Madhya Pradesh has launched a comprehensive entrepreneurship support programme in August 2014 named Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana (Chief Minister Young Entrepreneur Scheme http://www.dif.mp.gov.in/schemewiseTarAllo/MMYUYojana.pdf) wherein any resident of Madhya Pradesh aged between 18-40 years with minimum qualification of class 10th can make an application through MP-online for setting up a new small scale enterprise in the industry/ service sector for an amount of INR 10 lakh to 2 crore. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Employment. The benefits available to the entrepreneur under the scheme are three fold:

1. Capital investment subsidy of 15% of the project cost (maximum INR 1.2 million)

2. Interest Subsidy of 5% on applicable interest for 7 years

3. Applicable Guarantee Fee for 7 years

There is a provision of entrepreneurial training under the scheme which will build the capacity of the first generation entrepreneurs in areas like accounting, finance, marketing and general management. Government of Madhya Pradesh and UNDP’s are partnering to establish an institutional mechanism for providing training and hand-holding support to 5000 entrepreneurs covered under the MYUY scheme across the 51 districts of the state.

Duties and Responsibilities

The District Facilitator will be based at the assigned District HQ to work in 3-4 districts and his office would be based District HQ at o/o District Trade and Industry Centre (DTIC) of Department of Industry ,Govt of Madhya Pradesh in Bhopal and under the overall supervision of the Industry Commissioner, and Project Manager , MYUY project he/she would carry out the following tasks:
Headcount survey of entrepreneurs for the FY 2017-18 and 2018-19. The survey data to be used for information sharing with the department on Unit setup status, Physical headcounts of the entrepreneurs, Status of receipt of Margin money and Interest subsidy and recording of any other issues faced by the entrepreneur. The data would be utilized for publishing in the Profile Booklet to be published in the Convention.
Facilitate in conducting Training needs Assessments
To mobilize and facilitate the entrepreneurs to participate in the trainings organized from time to time.
Delivering Trainings to the MYUY Entrepreneurs in batches or to individuals by making personal visits to their units.
Data Collection and Compilation- Collect and maintain Data of entrepreneurs in prescribed formats provided by the PMU and share it within the set Timeline.
Keep record of the visits and maintain a digital inventory of entrepreneur’s units visited and share the report with PMU on a weekly basis.
Collect the success stories and units profiles for analysis, log activities, presentations and documentation.
Handholding Support-To the beneficiaries registered under the MYUY scheme of all the financial years. Provide Handholding and mentoring support on issues faced by the entrepreneurs in their Business management and take-up the cases to the relevant authority as guided by the PMU.
Work closely with the officials of the Department of Industries to ascertain the problems faced by entrepreneurs pertaining to Banking and provide/ facilitate in getting the right solutions.
Maintain regular contacts with the MYUY entrepreneurs and with Banks on the progress of the Scheme I.e. Interest subsidy, Margin money subsidy and repayment of Loan etc. and share the reports in prescribed formats with PMU at regular interval
Support the PMU time to time in various assignments
Maintain an inventory of relevant documentation required by the entrepreneurs for accessing banking services pertaining to term loan and working capital
Marketing support shall be provided to the beneficiaries by mobilizing them for Buyer seller meet and support them in registering with GeM and other online marketing services.
Other administrative work as assigned time to time

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Job knowledge and technical expertise

Has strong knowledge of project area and keeps abreast with new developments in areas of professional discipline and seeks to develop herself/himself professionally
Has sound knowledge of project management tools and utilises these regularly in work and assignments.
Able to work well on MS office and proficiency internet use

Results based management

Plans and produces quality results to meet established goals
Demonstrates ability to generate innovative, practical solutions to challenging situations
Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision

Building and managing strategic partnerships

Identifies common interests and goals and carries out join initiatives with partners
Makes effective use of resources and comparative advantage to strengthen partnerships

Advocacy

Brings visibility and sensitizes decision makers to relevant emerging issues
Uses the opportunity to bring forward and disseminate materials for advocacy work

Client Orientation

Demonstrates an understanding of client / partner / donor perspective and strives for high quality client oriented services
Establishes smooth relationship and enabling environment between clients and service providers

Team Spirit

Is able to communicate clearly and effectively
Ability to work together with diverse team members and is able to incorporate contrary views

Corporate Competencies:

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

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Essential: Must be Graduate in social sciences/or other relevant fields.

Experience:

Preference: At least 1 years of relevant experience
Desirable: Work experience with similar nature of work in Madhya Pradesh

Language:

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Hindi and English is required

Duration of the Work:

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

Travel:

Extensive travel within the state and districts would be required.

Schedule of Payments:

Consolidated Annual Consultancy Fee (Remuneration) of INR 3,60,000/- payable in equal monthly instalments, upon submission of monthly progress report certified by the reporting officer.

Institutional Arrangement:

Contract will be administered by UNDP on behalf of the State Government of Madhya Pradesh;
Consultant will be entitled for 2 days leave per month (non-encashable) with prior approval of the Supervisor.

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:

Preliminary shortlisting would be done based on the following criteria:

Educational Qualification 30% Marks;
Relevant Experience 70% Marks;

The shortlisted candidates will be called for Interviews either through telephone/skype or face to face. The interview will be based on the competencies (skills) required as per the ToR. If face-to-face interviews are conducted, travel costs will be borne by the shortlisted candidate.

For any clarifications, please write to ic.india@undp.org