- Country: India
- No of vacancies: N/A
- Salary: N/A
- Organization: UNDP
- Gender: Both
- Deadline: 2024-02-06
Main Purpose
The services of a District Project Manager are required to work under the overall leadership and guidance of Director PMU (PPSU) for preparing district annual plans, budgets for institutional strengthening and training & capacity development plan, organizing orientation training and extend support in conducting training, Workshop, and capacity development, create and maintain a database of PP members and other stake holders and undertake regular field visit and work closely with EEs. He /she will be accountable for preparing monitoring and progress reports on institutional and capacity development and extend support in preparation of IEC materials and documentation of different events. He/she will assist Information Management Cell of PMU in preparing and implementing monitoring system for training and capacity development and any other work assigned by the Director PMU and Department of Water Resources.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager, UNDP with day-to-day administrative reporting to Director CAD,
1. Department of Agriculture and Farmer Empowerment, Government of Odisha, Odisha, the incumbent will:
1. 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).
Prepare and organize induction and orientation training for all stake holders.
Support in conducting training, Workshop, and capacity development of PP members.
Create and maintain a database of PP members, training taken by the members and other stake holders
Support in preparation of IEC materials and dissemination through print & electronic media.
Undertake regular field visit and work closely with EEs in institution building and capacity building as per the
annual work plan and budget.
Take up any other relevant activities as assigned by the Director PMU and Department of Water Resources
from time to time.
2. Ensuring the project monitoring and review, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Prepare monitoring and progress reports on institutional and capacity development for district and project
head.
Documentation of different activities undertaken under the project.
Assist Information Management Cell of PMU in preparing and implementing monitoring system for training
and capacity development of PMU and field staff.
Participate in District level OIPCRA project review meetings.
3. Managing the project resources, focusing on achievement of the following result
Overseeing and managing the project on day-to-day basis at district level.
Strategic guidance and management to ensure successful project implementation.
Effective planning, organizing and capacity building activities in the district.
Ensure regular assessment of action plans and implementation to guide project improvement.
Creating and maintaining a database of PP members and other stakeholders.
Support in preparation of IEC materials.
Any other work assigned by the supervisor.
Institutional Arrangement
Direct Reporting To: Government Official (Director, Fisheries/ District Fishery
Overall Reporting To: : Project Manager (UNDP (NPSA 9) Head of State, UNDP Odisha
Reportees to this position (if applicable): Nil
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
· 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
Business Management- 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
B.Sc. Agri/ B.Sc. Agri. Extn/ B.Sc. Fisheries/ Ari. Tech/ B. Tech (Civil)/ Bachelors in Rural Development/ Bachelors in Agri-Business and allied subjects
A minimum of 2 years of work experience in Pani Panchayat Strengthening or similar activities
Computer proficiency
Desired skills
· Working experience with the Government of Odisha.
· Conducting training, workshop, and capacity development
· Experience of handling projects and experience of gender mainstreaming
· The incumbent would be required to undertake travel within the State of Odisha, as and when required
· Adequate reporting and writing skill.
Required Language(s) · Fluency in English and Odia is required
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