Project Assistant-Community Mobilizer

raichur

Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Location: raichur
Grade: Administrative support - Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education
Occupational Groups:
- Social Affairs
- Administrative support
- Civil Society and Local governance
- Project and Programme Management
Closing Date: Closed

Background

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.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

UNDP has been working in India since 1951 in almost all areas of human development. Together with the Government of India and development partners, we have worked towards eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities, strengthening local governance, enhancing community resilience, protecting the environment, supporting policy initiatives and institutional reforms, and accelerating sustainable development for all.

With projects and programmes in every state and union territory in India, UNDP works with national and subnational government, and diverse development actors to deliver people-centric results, particularly for the most vulnerable and marginalized communities. As the integrator for collective action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the UN system, we are committed to supporting the Government of India’s national development vision and priorities and accelerating the achievement of the SDGs for the people and the planet.

UNDP India’s current Country Programme, 2018-2022, is in its final year of implementation. Our new Country Programme (2023-2027), which comes into effect in 2023, 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 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.

Taking forward UNDP’s work on skilling and entrepreneurship as well as on the cross-cutting theme of women’s economic empowerment, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Govt. of India and UNDP have partnered on a new programme ‘Promoting Inclusive Growth through Enhanced Access to Local Livelihood Opportunity, Education to Work Transition and Social Protection Schemes (PROGRESS)’ with the overall goal to secure local livelihoods, increased incomes, and improved quality of life for marginalized sections of the society, specifically youth, women, and migrants.

Similarly, PROGRESS plans to support robust outreach and implementation of national programmes at the district/subdistrict level through strengthening of the capacity of State Skill Missions/District Skill Committees, and capacity building of human resources.

The key planned outcomes of PROGRESS are

Effective implementation of national flagship policies and programmes with a focus on inclusion
Youth and women make informed and aspirational vocational choices and transition into gainful employment and productive economic activities.
Integrated model of sustainable local livelihoods promotion and resilience building

Under Progress, Project Code Unnati: Empowering Youth and Women for Future Employability Skills and Entrepreneurship is a partnership project between United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Volunteers (UNV), and SAP Labs India Private Limited (“SAP”). The project aims to improve access to entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for youth and women, while also empowering them to make informed decisions. Across the two proposed target groups (youth and women), the interventions are working towards increased awareness, enhancing 21-century skills, employability, business skills capacity, facilitation of linkages to Internship/apprenticeship/job opportunities, mentorship support and nurturing the innovation potential of youth and women of rural and urban areas.

The project activities are being implemented across 3 districts in the state of Karnataka viz. Bangalore Rural, Dakshin Kannada and Raichur. The project builds on UNDP’s experiences on youth and women empowerment globally and specifically in India, its deep engagement with the state government of Karnataka and leverages United Nations Volunteers (UNV)’s strong on-the-ground presence present across the country. It also incorporates the essence of SAP Labs India initiatives to make a meaningful contribution to communities, emphasizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The key objectives and outcomes of Project Unnati are:

Increase the income of women through the promotion of micro-enterprises.
Enhance employability and entrepreneurship opportunities for youth.
Improvement of institutional ecosystem.

The Project is being implemented in collaboration with a range of district level stakeholders. Considering the project has a marked emphasis on entrepreneurship development and mentorship for rural based women-owned microenterprises. The Project Assistant- Community Mobilizer will play a key role in building relationships with rural communities to ensure effective and sustainable project interventions for supporting women-microentrepreneurs and students.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support the Project Team in co-ordination and documentation of the following:

Support in conducting community orientation and awareness sessions on project interventions to mobilize SHG groups, aspiring and existing women microentrepreneurs.
Support in identifying locations and logistical support to conduct master training to create a cadre of Unnati Sakhis and also conduct EAP and mentorship programs.
Support the implementing partners to conduct technical training programs for faculty in schools, colleges, ITI’s on career guidance, 21st century skills, employability skill, digital skill and entrepreneurship training programs.
Support the implementing partners to conduct technical training sessions to students, youth, women on career guidance, 21st century skills, enterprise training and handholding support.
Support in conducting sessions and programs to provide Business Support services for continued support and mentorship to women microentrepreneurs and youth entrepreneurs.
Support in building institutional linkages at local level with banks, incubator/accelerator programs, retail stores, e-commerce platforms etc for financial and marketing linkages to women-owned microenterprises and youth entrepreneurs.
Assist in coordinating with government departments and development organizations including Karnataka livelihood missions, Skill development missions, district administration, NGOs, employers etc,
Closely work with the district skill missions and facilitate to organize stakeholders consultation, NAPS promotion workshop, industry engagement, facilitate to prepare DSDP etc
Support in Monitoring & Evaluation of the project as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SoP) defined for project interventions and validating the same.
Support in implementation of district workshops, programs and initiatives including policy advocacy workshops, Youth networking summits, innovation challenges, design thinking workshops, Digital skills championships, scholarships etc.
Support in corporate volunteering and industry connect for enhanced entrepreneurship support and also support to develop a technology platform.
Support in conducting potential dropout mapping and support in other M&E activities including Midline and end-of-project assessments.
Facilitating and ensuring Knowledge Management, documentation, and communication of ongoing interventions in the field.

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 (insert up to 7 competencies)

*Thematic Area*	*Name*	*Definition*
Business Management Competencies	Results-based Management	Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results.
Project Management	Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
Risk Management	Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks.
Working with Evidence and Data	Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making
Monitoring	Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results
Inclusive Growth		Job/employment/decent work promotion

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Essential: Completion of High School OR Bachelor’s degree in the field of Management/ Economics/ Rural Development/Social sciences and related discipline would be given dew consideration.

Experience:

At least 3 years of experience for candidates who have completed High School in community mobilization, community outreach & training, documentation and coordination in development sector- based projects/ initiatives related to skill development and entrepreneurship.
Experience in rural community development activities and initiatives with multiple stakeholders and partners.
Good team player with strong ability to work in teams and with people with no direct reporting relationships.
Strong in communication skills
Data driven, open to learning and adaptable, should be willing to adapt to ground realities.
Comfortable in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
Time management and organizational skills are required.
Sound communication, interpersonal skills, with an ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Excellent analytical, interviewing and writing skills.
Demonstrates/safeguards ethics and integrity.
Genuine commitment towards the principles and commitment towards the UN core values.
Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently.
Willing to travel extensively in the field and stay in villages.

Remuneration:

Remuneration starting at INR 4,49,571 (Annual) / INR 37,464 (Monthly) as per the salary scale depending on qualifications and experiences. The remuneration is excluding 8.33% pension amount paid over and above the salary.

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