Project Assistant

Contract

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

UNDP is currently working in various areas concerning sustainable development, from systems and institutional strengthening to inclusive growth and sustainable livelihoods, as well as sustainable energy, environment, and resilience. The Energy Environment and Resilience (EER) Unit at UNDP is organized around the thematic areas of climate change adaptation and mitigation; disaster management and resilience; and access to clean and efficient energy.

While India is on track to achieve some of its NDC targets on emission intensity and non-fossil fuel-based energy installations, there remain significant bottlenecks such as lack of cutting-edge climate technology for the transition to low carbon pathways; and for innovative and inclusive solutions for building adaptive capacity of vulnerable communities to cope with climate change. To this end, UNDP is implementing a project, funded by the Japan Supplementary Budget (JSB). The Net Zero emissions project aims to support transition to a low carbon economy, to support sustainable and inclusive development, to identify and create livelihood provisions (and green jobs) and to build climate resilience of the vulnerable communities.

In India, the project will undertake strategic, sector-specific interventions in 10 states, including Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand and Sikkim. In line with the NDCs, the India country proposal has two main objectives are: Output 1: Low-carbon development contributing to “just transition” and creating green jobs in transport (urban mobility), MSME, health and agriculture sectors. Output 2: Enhancing resilience of communities through community-based adaptation and livelihood diversification

A. Main Purpose The Project Assistant will support and report to the Project Manager, JSB Project. S/he will be primarily responsible for background research, documentation and communications, under the supervision of the Project Manager.

B. Duties and Responsibilities: • Assist the Project Management Unit in implementing the activities related to the project and provide support in effective implementation. • Support in preparation of briefs on the project progress and their outcomes for PMU and UNDP. • Support development of quarterly and annual progress reports under guidance from Project Manager • Support in preparation of background material, organization of consultations with rele-vant stakeholders and document minutes. • Provide help in day to day management and reporting on the activities. • Support in development of knowledge/communication products, facilitate knowledge exchange and establish knowledge networks on issues related to climate change • Support meetings, consultations, and workshops, during the course of project. • Any other related task assigned from time to time by Project Manager.

• Accountability • Adaptability and Flexibility • Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Communication • Creativity • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Knowledge Sharing • Planning and Organizing • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Self-Management • Working in Teams

related field • Good understanding on environmental and rural development issues related to on ei-ther Energy Access, Rural Energy, Disaster Risk, Community Resilience, is essential • Conversant with the available knowledge on issues related to climate change mitigation and adaptation at the national and state level.
• Excellent documentation skills • Graphic Design skills will be an added advantage.

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.

UN Volunteer entitlements and allowances: The purpose of the allowances and entitlements paid to the UN Volunteer is to enable UN Volunteers to sustain a secure standard of living at the duty stations in line with United Nations standards without incurring personal costs. For more information on entitlements please read the Conditions of Service (https://explore.unv.org/cos).

For information specific to your assignment please see below: o Monthly Voluntary Living Allowance (VLA): INR 38,175 o Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 400 (equivalent in INR) o Travel ticket when moving to duty station: USD 200 (equivalent in INR) o Exit allowance: 1 VLA/12 Months o Medical and life insurance Cigna Private Insurance o Leave entitlements: Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month o Certified sick leave: 30 days o Uncertified sick leave: 7 days o Learning leave: 10 working days per consecutive 12 months o Maternity leave: 16 weeks o Paternity leaves: 10 days o Access to UNV Learning Portal for Online Courses