State Resource Person/ Project Manager

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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.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION:

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' global development network. They advocate for change and connect countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life for them. They provide expert advice, training and grants support to developing countries, with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries. They promote technical and investment cooperation among nations.

PROJECT BACKGROUND:

Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) project aims to implement the mandate of the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM), which was launched by Ministry of Skill Development Entrepreneurship, through its core sub-missions. The project will be implemented in mission mode through World Bank support and is aligned with the overall objectives of the NSDM. The main objectives of the project include strengthening institutional mechanisms at both national and State levels, building a pool of quality trainers and assessors, creating convergence among all skill training activities at the State level, establishing robust monitoring and evaluation system for skill training programs, providing access to skill training opportunities to the disadvantaged sections.

The Government of Uttarakhand and UNDP signed an MoU in Sept 2017 to partner through techno-managerial support from UNDP and comprehensively address improved delivery of the national and state flagship programme and externally-aided projects in key areas of rural development and Panchayati Raj, disaster management, environment and climate change,

renewable energy, agriculture and horticulture and eco-tourism and skill development. The main objective of UNDP Uttarakhand, is to provide technical support to the Directorate of Training & Employment, Government of Uttarakhand in planning, development, monitoring and coordination of skill development activities, improving its scale and quality of skilling efforts in order to reduce poverty and strengthen the livelihoods ecosystem by increasing access to quality and market-relevant training for the youth through the SANKALP programme. The three main components of the programme entail:

1. institutional strengthening at the national and state levels for planning, delivering and monitoring of high-quality market relevant training;
2. improving quality and market relevance of skill development programmes;
3. improving access and completion of skill training for female trainees and other disadvantaged groups.

Centre Of Excellence (CoE) for Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Marketing

This pilot project provides a platform for supporting and reviving traditional agricultural practices, food crops, handicrafts and artforms to match modern market, design and technology. Through technical and institutional handholding support, the center will encourage the growth of budding entrepreneurs, especially women and youth, and promote “Brand Uttarakhand”.

UNDP Uttarakhand therefore, is looking for a dynamic senior professional for the position of State Resource Person to be a part of the Project Management Unit (PMU) set up in the Department of Skill Development and Employment (DSDE), for effective project implementation and to develop key systems and processes for coordination and management of the Project.

The consultant will report to the Project Director, Workforce Development Project, World Bank.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent’s duties are outlined below and will be fulfilled in line with the prevailing UNDP rules and procedures as well as with due compliance with the UNDP internal control framework.

Summary of key functions:

1. Overall monitoring, coordination and implementation of State and District level activities under the SANKALP Project.
2. Provide technical support to districts.
3. Work in close coordination with State Mission Director, State Skill Mission and UNDP State office
4. Responsible for conceptualising and implementing the Skill Development Plan for the state.
5. Support in implementation and monitoring of COE activities at State Level.

These duties are further elaborated below:

1. Overall monitoring, coordination and implementation of State and District level activities under the SANKALP Project.

• Ensure orienting and guiding of local planning and implementation at District/ Gram Panchayat (GP) level by providing technical knowhow and hand hold all district / GP functionaries in formulation of the District Skill Development Plan.
• Coordination with agencies involved in the process, including Government of Uttarakhand, UN Agencies and technical agencies.
• Highlight cross-cutting issues among the working groups to facilitate “whole of government approach”.
• Monitoring the progress of implementation of project activities and key event schedules observing the work-plans and set deadlines

2 . Program management functions:

• In consultation with the Head, take lead in planning, coordinating and monitoring the activities of the District/ GP Resource Persons.
• In consultation with the State Head, develop Annual Work Plan and implement it.
• Ensure preparation of periodical progress reports (quarterly and annual reports), review quality and consistency of internal reports.
• Ensure receipt of quarterly progress reports and quarterly financial reports from all project sites, check for slippage against work plan and take corrective action;
• Ensure effective financial management and reporting as per the UNDP financial guidelines.
• Ensure that regular Project appraisal meetings are held.
• Participate in meetings and discussions related to project implementation, monitoring and follow-up.
• Conduct workshops at state level with all relevant stakeholders for presentation of draft policy and for collecting comments and suggestion.

Contribute to implementation of select strategies as agreed with the state government:

• Identify the areas of focus with the greatest potential for impact and scale, in collaboration with the government, sectoral colleagues and senior management,
• Undertake continuous scoping of the development landscape in the state for identifying opportunities for future work.

Support the state government in developing strategies for the roll-out of the SANKALP Program:

• Provide technical inputs in planning the roll-out by bringing together relevant experiences from other countries.
• Contribute to the design of skill development workshops.

Oversee/ Monitor impact evaluation studies for skill initiatives in the state:

• Monitoring the development of a portal and application for capturing household database for skilling

• Ensuring the establishment of call centre for assistance and coordination support for the GP level surve

• Conducting and coordinating block level capacity building workshop for GP Resource Person
• Ensure the proper consolidation of survey database by the District Resource Persons.

Ensuring the quality of skill development initiatives in the state and strengthening the industrial placements of the mapped candidates by the State Skill Mission.

• Co-ordinate workshops with industry associations.
• Overlook the development of state specific curriculum and courses, training of trainers and the creation of the Centre Inspection App.
• Development of the systematic monitoring framework for monitoring the convergence plan.

Promoting wage employment for skilled and unskilled workforce in the state and inclusion of marginal and most vulnerable sections in skilling ecosystem for their livelihood promotion.

• Ensuring the proper creation and outreach of the skill exchange app.
• Spreading awareness and publicizing skill development initiatives.
• Ensuring the provision of migration support and counselling.

Aligning the project with UN values and UNDP priorities:

• Ensure the principles of gender equality, democratic governance, social inclusion and disaster resilience are effectively reflected in all project activities;

• Ensure that gender equality is pursued in all project activities and reflected in work plans, budgets, reports, researches, analyses and, where specifically relevant, analyzed in detail.

• Ensure that accessibility for persons with disabilities is reflected in all project activities.
• Consult regularly with other UNDP projects and programs on related activities where synergies are possible.
• Strive to engage groups and communities in project activities that affect them.
• Communicate project goals and activities clearly to both stakeholders and the wider public.

Competencies

Competencies:

Values:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

Core Competencies:

Management, leadership and operational skills:

• Analyses complex problems systematically and efficiently. Focuses on critical details while managing a broad perspective. Draws accurate conclusions and makes sound decisions.
• Uses initiative to deliver required outputs and planned results on deadline and on budget.
• Demonstrates high tolerance for change, complexity and unpredictability.
• Focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to feedback.
• Demonstrates strong conflict-resolution skills.
• Handles confidential and politically sensitive issues in a responsible and mature manner.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Innovation - ability to make new and useful ideas work

• Adapts deliverables to meet client needs.
• Interprets policy within context and applies with judgment.
• Anticipates obstacles and applies practical solutions.
• Embraces new methods.
• Continually seeks improvement.
• Collaborates to improve methods and delivery.

Delivery - ability to get things done

• Makes new ideas work.
• Critically assesses value and relevance of existing thinking and policy.
• Embraces difficult obstacles that interfere with getting work done.
• Anticipates constraints and identifies solutions.
• Strives to improve team reputation.
• Expands capacity of team to deliver on time and on target.
• Accountable for project implementation and/or team deliverables.

Communication - ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform

• Has strong interpersonal, negotiation and networking skills.
• Able to listen to others.
• Respects difference of opinion.
• Finds common ground to solve problems.
• Gains trust of peers, partners and clients.
• Able to present complex, conceptual ideas in simple, persuasive terms.

Required Skills and Experience

Essential Qualifications

• The candidate Should have a master’s degree in Management or in any other relevant area
• Proven experience in training and Skill Development
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Acess etc.). Experience in handling of web-based management systems, ERP.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading and writing in English and Hindi.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in the field related to HR, training and Skill Development, Marketing (managerial level) with any private or public organization/ Trust/NGO/ EPFO registered organization.

Duration Of The Work: The contract will be awarded for one year initially.

Schedule of Payments:

• Consolidated Annual Consultancy Fee (Remuneration) of Rs. 507,552/- (@Rs. 42,296 /- per month) payable in equal monthly instalments, upon submission of monthly progress report certified by the reporting officer.

Evaluation Method and Criteria:

Evaluation and ranking will be done based on the following criteria:

• Educational Qualification: 30 Marks;
• Relevant Experience: 40 Marks;
• Interview: 30 Marks

Candidates obtaining a minimum of 70% (49 marks) of 70 marks will be eligible to appear for the interview. Top scoring candidates (out of total 100 marks) will be sent offer of consultancy in order of ranking.

Interview for the shortlisted candidates would be either conducted face to face in Dehradun or by telephone / over skype

Note: Please ensure that all the documents to be uploaded should be combined in a single pdf file as the system has provision of uploading only one document.

For any clarifications, please write to : [email protected]

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.