Communication and Monitoring and & Evaluation Associate (Mumbai, Maharashtra) (Re-advertisement)

Bombay

Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Location: Bombay
Grade: Consultancy - SB-3 (SC6/SC7), Service Contract, Local Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Environment
- Communication and Public Information
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Resilience and Climate Change
Closing Date: Closed

Background

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) funded project on “Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s Coastal Communities” supports the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change to enhance the resilience of the lives and livelihoods of the most vulnerable populations, particularly women, in the coastal areas of India to climate change and extreme events, using an ecosystem-centered and community-based approach. In addition, this project contributes towards the achievement of climate priorities outlined in India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change (2008), the State Action Plans, as well as commitments outlined in India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (2015).

This project will enhance the resilience of coastal communities throughout India, through the implementation of interventions under the following inter-linked outputs:

• Output 1: Enhanced resilience of coastal and marine ecosystems and their services;

• Output 2: Climate adaptive livelihoods for enhanced resilience of vulnerable coastal communities; and

•Output 3: Strengthened coastal and marine governance and institutional frameworks for climate resilient management of coastal areas

This above will be achieved through interventions in target landscapes in the three states- Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha to i) protect and restore ecosystems such as mangroves and seagrass, and the services they provide, especially buffering storm surges, and ii) help communities adopt climate-adaptive livelihoods and value chains iii) mainstream EbA principles into coastal planning and governance, enabling intersectoral coordination for addressing climate risk across all of India’s coastal states

To see further details - https://www.greenclimate.fund/projects/fp084

Duties and Responsibilities

The Communication and M&E Associate will work under direct supervision of the State Project Manager (SPM) and the state focal point (Government Counterpart). Furthermore, s/he will be under the guidance of both the Communication and M&E associate at the NPMU (New Delhi) and focal point at UNDP CO. S/he will act as the focal point in the state for the implementation of the communication and outreach strategy in all target landscapes of the state.

Target districts and landscapes in Maharashtra as follows:

District Landscape

Sindhudurg Devgad, Malvan, Vengurla

Ratnagiri Dapoli, Guhagar, Rajapur

Raigad Uran, Panvel

Palghar Palghar, Dahanu

Monitoring and Evaluation:

•Responsible for monitoring state level project activities according to the results framework of the project document and key monitoring milestones as per the UNDP and GCF requirements

•Periodically monitor and update the results framework as needed through physical verification on ground of all indicators and or district level reports in coordination with the District coordination and field level associates.

•Support the SPM in developing and monitoring the annual and quarterly work plans, and progress reports (as per reporting requirements) to ensure the successful application of Results Based Management (RBM) in these documents;

•Incorporate sex-disaggregated data into the results framework as needed, and maintain and update the results framework in the Gender Action Plan

Communication:

•Implement the Communication and media awareness plan developed by respective agency at target districts and target landscapes.

•Develop, edit and review a wide range of relevant communications material focusing to a large extent on climate change and its impacts; ecosystem restorations and adopting sustainable livelihoods.

•Coordinate and sensitize the local media house (newspapers, radio, tv etc) of the state / district on periodically generating content for the target audience.

• Ensure quality assurance for publications, reports and media materials for UNDP India

•Coordinate all translation work and ensure the best quality possible, in line with the audience needs and contexts.

• Plan and implement digital media strategies for improved digital presence

• Drafting/production of regular updates, press briefings, updates, infographics, presentations

•Facilitating sharing of lessons between target landscapes on effective techniques for climate-adaptive livelihoods, including through exchange visits between communities, with focus on women, youth, and marginalized groups.

Any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies

Functional Competencies

Technical Knowledge and Expertise

•Ability to work with a team of professionals from diverse backgrounds and working with government and non-government agencies to manage national level project;

•Familiarity on functioning of state and national government agencies and non-government organizations;

Communication and Interpersonal

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

• Strong analytical, writing, and advocacy skills;

• Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback;

• Ability to plan, organize, implement and report on work;

• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines;

•IT literacy, familiarity with e-presentation techniques and ability to operate with on-line web-based applications;

• Project management and organizational skills;

•Excellent drafting ability, presentation and communication skills, both oral and written;

•Skills in facilitation and coordination, entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrated ability to work in an independent manner; commitment to teamwork and to working across disciplines;

• Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards;

• Positive, constructive attitude to work;

• Willingness to travel extensively within India

•Result oriented and ability to convert challenges into opportunities

• Builds and maintains constructive relationships with colleagues;

treats people with respect; is cooperative, supportive and helpful with a positive contribution to the working environment

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s degree (essential) in Energy and Environment, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Media relations, Journalism or related fields.

Master’s degree (preferable) or equivalent in Energy and Environment,

Social Sciences, Development Studies, Media relations, Journalism or related fields.

Experience:

• At least 7 years (post bachelors) of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy;

•At least At least 5 years (post masters) of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy;

• At least 5 years (post bachelors) working experience with Project

Management and Results Based Management with Good command of

Results Based management tools

•Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems

• Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization

• Experience of working with Central and/or State Governments/

international agencies/ on similar assignments

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

Language Requirements:

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English is essential

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Marathi is essential

Remuneration package is INR 98,492 per month (all-inclusive and taxable). UNDP offers additional benefits which include medical insurance coverage and limited pension reimbursement for Service Contract holder and encourages work life balance to its employees.

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