UNDP Jobs - 82979- Individual Consultant - Community Mobilizer (for

Individual Consultant - Community Mobilizer (for Indian Nationals only)

Location :

Rani Block, Kamrup, Assam, INDIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

One Year (extendable)

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

UNDP and Airports Authority of India (AAI) have entered into a partnership which aims to address the development challenges like improving the health services, education, community disaster preparedness etc of the communities in the vicinity of the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati. The project will be implemented in collaboration with the office of the District Collector, Kamrup (Rural).

It is proposed to recruit an Individual Consultant to provide support in the implementation of the project in Guwahati. The Individual Consultant would work under the direct supervision of the Regional Head, NE India, UNDP.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Serving as the main point of contact between the local communities and UNDP in Guwahati for the project and monitoring the overall project in the local community level
Liaising with local administration, NGOs, youth groups, SHGs to respond to project requirements;
Maintaining full knowledge of field related project issues;
Maintaining regular communication with Project Associate throughout the contract period;
Collating information regarding the beneficiaries in consultation with the Project Associate, Block Development Officers and Secretaries of the Gram Panchayats;
Drafting field notes, letters, responses, reports and other materials as required with respect to project implementation;
Assisting the local level administration and Project Associate in interfacing with other vendors and responsible parties in connection with the implementation of the project
Organizing field level meetings, workshops, awareness camps, public gatherings, etc. in the community level;
Drafting questionnaires, field notes, responses, reports and other materials as required with respect to project implementation;
Monitoring the functioning and maintenance of Mobile Medical Unit;
Monitoring the functioning and maintenance of computers provided in schools, availability of computer teachers on assigned time slots at assigned schools;
Monitoring the functioning and maintenance of UNDP Office Space;
Monitoring the functioning and maintenance of Community Learning Centre;
Perform other related activities as assigned by the Supervisors;

Competencies

Functional Competencies

Knowledge Management and Learning

Good Interpersonal and Rapport Building Skills
Leadership quality and team building ability
Organization/Office Management Skills

Highly effective at networking and at facilitating professional collaboration
Adequate documentation skills (written and photo documentation); able to communicate clearly through e-mail
Computer literate and willing to learn new applications

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Ability to lead/assist in strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
Monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects in the field level
Ability to remain calm, in control and good humored under pressure
Strong IT skills

Communication skills

Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates strong facilitation skills
Ability to prioritize assignments and requirements, and multitask as needed
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
Demonstrate ability to work independently and in teams

Language Requirements:

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Assamese is necessary with working knowledge of English is desirable.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Graduation degree

Experience:

1-2 years of work experience in the community level or rural development work
Experience of working with local administration at the local community level and youth group is desirable

Payment:

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

If any queries, please email to: ic.india@undp.org