District Program Manager (Fisheries) -NIM 7, Nuapada, Odisha, India

UNDP India’s new Country Programme (2023-2027) builds on our prior work and aims to provide an integrated approach to development solutions in three strategic portfolios: 
· Strong, accountable and evidence-led institutions for accelerated achievement of the SDGs 
· Enhanced economic opportunities and social protection to reduce inequality, with a focus on the marginalized 
· Climate-smart solutions, sustainable ecosystems and resilient development for reduced vulnerability 

South-South cooperation, gender equality and social inclusion are promoted across the pillars. The programme is supported by a framework of renewed partnerships and blended finance solutions, strategic innovation and accelerator labs, and data and digital architecture.

You are invited to join a team of future-smart development professionals to support India in achieving the national and globally agreed goals. As part of the UNDP team, your focus will be to work with diverse stakeholders to find country-specific solutions that lead to sustainable development and reach those furthest behind first. 

Office/Unit/Project Description 
UNDP’s approach in India has been to develop and sustain strategic partnerships that find innovative solutions to address gaps on both the demand and supply side of development processes. 

The livelihood of a large proportion of India’s population—as the largest private enterprise with ~138 million farm families with an 18% contribution to national GDP—is at risk. Any shock on agricultural production already has social and financial repercussions for both the population and the country as a whole; it impacts rural income levels, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and, in the worst years, poverty rates. 

The Government of Odisha (GoO) is focused on doubling farmers income and farmers’ well-being by addressing the constraints, optimal usage of available natural resources and using technology to ensure a growth that is environmentally, economically, and technologically inclusive, scalable, and sustainable. The GoO, to enhance and diversify agricultural production, enhance climate resilience, and improve water productivity in partnership with the Government of India is implementing the World Bank assisted project “Odisha Integrated Irrigation Project for Climate Resilient Agriculture (OIIPCRA)”. 

The project OIIPCRA is multi sectoral in nature and will be jointly implemented by three line-departments, i.e., (1) Department of Water Resources, Government of Odisha, (2) Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Government of Odisha, and (3) Department of Fishery and Animal Resource Development, Government of Odisha, with clearly defined role and responsibilities. 

The objective of the current project is to provide technical support the government in its effort to improve economic resilience of farm households to climate risks and natural disasters through intensification and diversification of agricultural production, enhanced climate resilience, and improved water productivity in selected districts of Odisha. It is expected that the Technical Support Unit will support the implementation of the OIIPCRA by developing implementation modalities

Job Purpose and Scope of Work

 A. Main Purpose
The services of a District Program Manager- Fisheries are required to work under the overall leadership and guidance of Director Fisheries and the District Fisheries Officer for preparing the district and block wise annual action plan and budget requirement as per the approved PIP. Further, aligning the aquaculture activities of OIIPCRA funded project, documenting field implementation data and undertake technical surveys & FGD, implementing the capacity building activities and inputs in the aquaculture subject matter trainings. He / she will be responsible for weekly project progress review and preparation of the annual reports and other required reports. He/she will liaise with other sub-component leaders at district level, timely implementation of various activities and assist the District Fisheries 0fficer and concerned authorities in the District Administration.

B. Duties and Responsibilities: 
Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager, UNDP (NPSA 9) Head of State, UNDP Odisha with day-to-day administrative reporting to the to the government, the incumbent will:
 

Project management and implementation to ensure achievement of the project:

· Preparation of the annual action plan (district-wise and block-wise) and budget requirements for different 
activities under Aquaculture sub-component of the OIIPCRA funded project as per the approved project 
implementation plan (PIP).
· Support in the aquaculture activities of OIIPCRA funded project with State Fisheries Policy-2015 and State 
Agriculture Policy, SAMRUDDHI-2019.
· Implementation of the capacity building activities such as District/Block/Village level trainings, exposure 
visits to beneficiaries/officials to other states/districts etc.
· Liaison with other sub-component leaders of OIIPCRA project such as Agriculture, Horticulture etc. to 
explore the possibilities of integrated farming systems at the district level
· Technical support to the project beneficiaries and local stakeholders.
· Timely implementation of project activities in time-bound manner.
· Support in preparing Monthly Project Progress reports.
· Weekly project progress review to the State Project Manager.


Ensuring the project monitoring and review, focusing on achievement of the following results:

· Document the field implementation data (beneficiary enrolments/ implementation progress milestone 
achievements) and undertake technical surveys & FGD etc. as directed by the State Project Manager.
· Assist the District Fisheries 0fficer and concerned authorities in the District Administration / OIIPCRA 
Project district level authorities.
· Provide inputs in the aquaculture subject matter trainings.
· Participate in District level OIPCRA project review meetings along with District Fisheries Officer.
Managing the project resources, focusing on achievement of the following result
· Ensure coordination with state program manager and other district Govt. officials for smooth functioning.
· Ensure regular assessment of action plans and implementation to guide project improvement.
· Strategic guidance and management to ensure successful project implementation
· Effective planning, organizing and capacity building activities in the district.
· Management of project finances achievement annual delivery plan.
· Overseeing project management on day-to-day basis at district level.
· Submission of weekly project progress review.
· Any other work assigned by the supervisor. 
 

Institutional Arrangement Administrative

Reporting To1 : Government Official (Director, Fisheries/ District Fishery 
Overall Reporting To2 : Project Manager (UNDP (NPSA 9) Head of State, UNDP Odisha 
Reportees to this position (if applicable): NA
 

Competencies

Core 

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline 

Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements 

Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback 

Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible 

Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident 

Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
 
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Business Direction & Strategy- System Thinking 
· Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system 
Business Development- Knowledge Generation 
· Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for content, or responsive to a stated need 
Business Management- Project Management 
· Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals 
Business Management- Communication 
· Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. 
· Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media, and other appropriate channels 
Technical competencies- Job Knowledge 
· Preparation and update of project information. 
· Expertise in preparing annual plan and budgets. 
· Sharing knowledge and information with district govt officers and other implementing partners. 
· Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of information technology.

Required Skills and Experience

Min. Education requirements 
· Bachelor in Fisheries Science/ BSc. in Zoology/BSc. in Marine Sciences/ BSc. in Marine Biology/ Bachelor in Fisheries Economics/ BSc. in Industrial fisheries/ BSc. in Fisheries Business Management/ BSc. in Microbiology/ BSc. in Biotechnology/ BSc. in Life Science 

Min. years of relevant work experience 
· Minimum 1-year domain experience in any area of Fisheries and Aquaculture or any other relevant field. Preference will be given for Agri[1]Business Management. 

Required skills 
Functional Competencies: 
· Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise 
· Building Strategic Partnerships 
· Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing 

Core Competencies: 
· Create network and promote initiatives with partner organizations. 
· Effectively manage and implement project.
· Identify new approaches and promote their adoption.

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section 
· Demonstrated experience working with the state/central governments. 
· Knowledge and experience in wastewater management, effluent treatment, etc. 
· Established experience in managing operational work, supporting knowledge generation, preparation of relevant documentation related to development issues. 

Required Language(s) 
· Must have written and oral knowledge of languages- English & Hindi. 
· Desirable Language- Odia 

Professional Certificates NA

Remuneration is Rs. 31,678/- (monthly) including 8.33% as pension amount