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This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India have established Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) to provide knowledge support to the institutions of tribal development and act as think tanks for tribal development, preservation of tribal cultural & heritage and promotion of tribal welfare. Further, TRIs are mandated to provide technical assistance to States for evidence-based planning; capacity building of the tribal people / institutions associated with tribal affairs; awareness generation on welfare measures and various development programmes; research and documentation etc. Presently, 26 TRIs have been established in various states across the country. Ministry of Tribal Affairs is taking numerous steps to strengthen the TRIs to deliver quality research and training outputs so that they can serve as a foundation to take tribal development programmes forward.

National level Tribal Research Institute (NTRI) has been established at IP Estate Ring Road, New Delhi 110002 (IIPA Campus) to provide overall direction on the research and to provide handholding support to ensure they achieve their set objectives. NTRI will house an exhibition hall, an auditorium, conference hall, a library, laboratories, guesthouse and a multipurpose hall and will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring research studies being undertaken, and conducting trainings programmes/seminars for cross learning/capacity enhancement.

• Assist in all documentation related to release of grants towards construction, recurring and maintenance of NTRI • Ensures the financial transactions are properly authorized, recorded, have adequate sup-porting documentation, filled, maintained as per the General Financial Rules (GFR) • Coordinate with Ministry of Tribal Affairs/Uttarakhand Tribal Research Institute for timely release of funds and its utilization for smooth functioning of NTRI. • Support in preparation and monitoring budget and expenditure • Analyse financial information (e.g. revenues & expenditures) to ensure all operations are within budget. • Identify variances between actual and budgeted financial results at the end of each report-ing period. • Coordination of audit and follow up actions on compliance of recommendations • Prepare financial management reports as and when required for review by higher authori-ties; • Provide operational and coordination support for implementation of various activities of NRTI; • Assistance for creation and maintenance of office infrastructure and other Logistical ar-rangement. • Perform any other tasks assigned from time to time by the Supervisor

• Integrity and professionalism• Accountability• Commitment to continuous learning• Planning and organizing• Teamwork and respect for diversity• Communication• Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere, remote and potentially hazardous environments for protracted periods, involving physical hardship and little comfort, and including possible extensive travel within the area of operations; willingness to transfer to other duty stations within area of operations as may be necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

working with the Central / State Government and their organizations in the field of accounting, finance etc. • Sound knowledge about General Financial Rules of Ministry of Finance, Government of India • Understanding of the working of Public Fund Management System / E-Lekha and other ac-counting systems of the Government.

New Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region is a large and bustling metropolis of some 14 million people undergoing rapid changes. The capital city is an administrative, cultural and commercial center with modern amenities and well connected by air. It is a safe place with large expatriate community drawn from embassies, UN agencies, MNCs and foreign businesses. It has short moderate winter and long hot summer

A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of Rs. 47719.16 (Rupees Forty-Seven Thousand and Seven Hundred and Nineteen and Paisa Sixteen only) will be provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. In addition to the above, life insurance and medical evacuation of the candidate will be covered by UNV.

Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unv.org