A
24 – month contract; with subsequent contract extensions subject to
availability of funding. Travel to duty station (if applicable) and a
Settling-In-Grant will be provided in the event duty station is not within
commuting distance from the place of recruitment. A Volunteer Living Allowance
(VLA) of INR 39,584 is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal
cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included
(health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as final repatriation (if
applicable) and resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.
24 – month contract; with subsequent contract extensions subject to
availability of funding. Travel to duty station (if applicable) and a
Settling-In-Grant will be provided in the event duty station is not within
commuting distance from the place of recruitment. A Volunteer Living Allowance
(VLA) of INR 39,584 is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal
cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included
(health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as final repatriation (if
applicable) and resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.
Background
The
Ganga forms the largest river basin in India in terms of catchment area,
constituting 26% of the country’s land mass. In addition to the immense
religious significance of the river Ganga in the country, it also supports
livelihoods and well-being of around 45% of the country’s population. However,
high pollution levels in the Ganga are a cause of concern to humans and also to
the diverse biodiversity supported by the river. In this context, the national
government has taken up rejuvenation of the river Ganga as one of the major
national priorities. The National Government has allocated an amount of around
USD 346 million (Rs. 2,250 crores) in the budget for the financial year 2016-17
for this objective.
Ganga forms the largest river basin in India in terms of catchment area,
constituting 26% of the country’s land mass. In addition to the immense
religious significance of the river Ganga in the country, it also supports
livelihoods and well-being of around 45% of the country’s population. However,
high pollution levels in the Ganga are a cause of concern to humans and also to
the diverse biodiversity supported by the river. In this context, the national
government has taken up rejuvenation of the river Ganga as one of the major
national priorities. The National Government has allocated an amount of around
USD 346 million (Rs. 2,250 crores) in the budget for the financial year 2016-17
for this objective.
The
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is the nodal agency of the Ministry of
Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India
mandated with the responsibility of ensuring abatement of pollution and
rejuvenation of the river Ganga through a river basin approach promoting
inter-sectoral co-ordination for comprehensive planning and management. NMCG
also aims to ensure minimum ecological flows in the river Ganga with the aim of
ensuring water quality and environmentally sustainable development. Effective
implementation of planned activities and utilization of allocated budget has
been severely constrained by capacity constraints at both national and state
government levels.
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is the nodal agency of the Ministry of
Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India
mandated with the responsibility of ensuring abatement of pollution and
rejuvenation of the river Ganga through a river basin approach promoting
inter-sectoral co-ordination for comprehensive planning and management. NMCG
also aims to ensure minimum ecological flows in the river Ganga with the aim of
ensuring water quality and environmentally sustainable development. Effective
implementation of planned activities and utilization of allocated budget has
been severely constrained by capacity constraints at both national and state
government levels.
In
this context, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
Rejuvenation has agreed in principle on proposal submitted by UNDP through
which it can provide technical and implementation support to NMCG in its
efforts to rejuvenate the river Ganga. UNDP will support national as well as
state government initiatives undertaken through NMCG programmes. The proposed
engagement with NMCG builds on the extensive experience of UNDP in the country
on a diverse range of aspects including ecological restoration, water
management, institution building, capacity development and community
mobilization. This engagement will be implemented by UNDP through the
Development Support Services (DSS) modality in close cooperation, oversight and
guidance of the NMCG. Through this modality, UNDP will receive funds from NMCG,
and will be responsible for effective use of resources and the achievement of
the project outputs indicated in this note. The project will mainly focus on
improved sanitation and especially on sustainable solid and liquid waste
management through enhanced local capacities and linked livelihoods.
this context, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
Rejuvenation has agreed in principle on proposal submitted by UNDP through
which it can provide technical and implementation support to NMCG in its
efforts to rejuvenate the river Ganga. UNDP will support national as well as
state government initiatives undertaken through NMCG programmes. The proposed
engagement with NMCG builds on the extensive experience of UNDP in the country
on a diverse range of aspects including ecological restoration, water
management, institution building, capacity development and community
mobilization. This engagement will be implemented by UNDP through the
Development Support Services (DSS) modality in close cooperation, oversight and
guidance of the NMCG. Through this modality, UNDP will receive funds from NMCG,
and will be responsible for effective use of resources and the achievement of
the project outputs indicated in this note. The project will mainly focus on
improved sanitation and especially on sustainable solid and liquid waste
management through enhanced local capacities and linked livelihoods.
Organizational
Context: UNDP is now looking for a
Documentation Associate (UN Volunteer) to assist the National Project
Coordinator Ganga Rejuvenation Project. S/he will work under the direct
supervision of National Project Coordinator and overall supervision of the
Programme Analyst, UNDP while having strong coordination role with the Project
Site Office and UNDP State office of Jharkhand.
Context: UNDP is now looking for a
Documentation Associate (UN Volunteer) to assist the National Project
Coordinator Ganga Rejuvenation Project. S/he will work under the direct
supervision of National Project Coordinator and overall supervision of the
Programme Analyst, UNDP while having strong coordination role with the Project
Site Office and UNDP State office of Jharkhand.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Under
the direct supervision of National Project Coordinator, the UNV Documentation
Associate will undertake the following tasks:
the direct supervision of National Project Coordinator, the UNV Documentation
Associate will undertake the following tasks:
·Undertake process and project documentation at UNDP
New Delhi office of the project, covering all the softer aspects of project
implementation undertaken by the partner NGOs and the Project Management Unit
at Project Site Sahibganj, Jharkhand;
New Delhi office of the project, covering all the softer aspects of project
implementation undertaken by the partner NGOs and the Project Management Unit
at Project Site Sahibganj, Jharkhand;
·Develop case studies, success stories and facilitate
publication of the Quarterly News Letter covering various aspects of the
project implementation for wider dissemination of the project learning with
other stakeholders and those interested in the clean Ganga initiative;
publication of the Quarterly News Letter covering various aspects of the
project implementation for wider dissemination of the project learning with
other stakeholders and those interested in the clean Ganga initiative;
·Support National Coordinator in developing project
reports for submission to the NMCG, various Ministries, UNDP and all the
stakeholders engaged and interested in learning about the project progress;
reports for submission to the NMCG, various Ministries, UNDP and all the
stakeholders engaged and interested in learning about the project progress;
Furthermore, UN Volunteers are
encouraged to:
encouraged to:
·Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the
concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and
take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);
concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and
take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);
·Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or
local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
·Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action
that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection
activities;
that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection
activities;
·Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and
submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
·Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived
UN Volunteers;
UN Volunteers;
·Promote or advise local groups in the use of online
volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use
the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use
the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
Results/Expected Output:
·Data analyzed to improve understanding on issues
related to project implementation processes and community participation at
different phases of project implementation and collective decision making by
the local communities;
related to project implementation processes and community participation at
different phases of project implementation and collective decision making by
the local communities;
·Researchable issues identified through process
documentation for further probing and initiating deeper research on all such
issues that calls immediate attention;
documentation for further probing and initiating deeper research on all such
issues that calls immediate attention;
·Reports prepared that could be used by national and
international institutions interested in Ganga Rejuvenation Project and other
river revival projects elsewhere;
international institutions interested in Ganga Rejuvenation Project and other
river revival projects elsewhere;
Competencies
Good
analytical skills (including writing skills), good communications and
inter-personal skills and the ability to work under pressure, both independently
and as part of a team.
analytical skills (including writing skills), good communications and
inter-personal skills and the ability to work under pressure, both independently
and as part of a team.
Sound
coordination skills and knowledge of IT-based platforms on knowledge sharing as
well as experience in holding consultations will be an added advantage.
coordination skills and knowledge of IT-based platforms on knowledge sharing as
well as experience in holding consultations will be an added advantage.
Fluency
in English and Hindi.
in English and Hindi.
Required
Skills and Experience
Skills and Experience
Minimum
University level degree (Bachelor Degree) in Social Science/Development
Sciences or Communications or related fields.
University level degree (Bachelor Degree) in Social Science/Development
Sciences or Communications or related fields.
A
Masters level Degree in Social Science/Development Sciences or Communications
or related field will be considered as an added advantage.
Masters level Degree in Social Science/Development Sciences or Communications
or related field will be considered as an added advantage.
2-3
years’ experience in documentation of similar projects of rural development
years’ experience in documentation of similar projects of rural development
United
Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme which welcomes
applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving
diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.
Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme which welcomes
applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving
diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.
United
Nations Volunteers reserves the right to select one or more candidates from
this announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates
applying to this opening for other openings with United Nations Volunteers with
similar assignment description, experience and educational requirements.
Nations Volunteers reserves the right to select one or more candidates from
this announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates
applying to this opening for other openings with United Nations Volunteers with
similar assignment description, experience and educational requirements.
Languages – Essential: English, Hindi
Languages – Desirable:
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