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 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 Sustainable
Development Goals (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.

UNDP is currently working in various areas concerning sustainable development, from systems and
institutional strengthening to inclusive growth and sustainable livelihoods, and sustainable energy,
environment, and resilience. The Action for Climate and Environment (ACE) Unit at UNDP is organized
around the thematic areas of climate change adaptation and mitigation; disaster management and
resilience; and access to clean and efficient energy.

India is committed to meeting its obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement. All Parties are obliged to regularly submit the national reports
under the Convention. Under the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) of Paris Agreement, Biennial
Transparency Report (BTR) needs to be submitted which is framed to supersede the current reporting of
biennial reports (BRs) for the developed country parties and the Biennial Update Reports (BURs) for the
developing country parties under the Convention. Moreover, there is a need to strengthen and expand
the current technical capacities with regard to the methodologies and tools to enhance transparency, as
outlined in Article 13 of the Paris Agreement.

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is supporting three projects related to national reporting obligations
under UNFCCC and Paris Agreement and capacity building for Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF)
under the Paris Agreement. United Nations Development Program (UNDP) India is facilitating support for
implementation of all the three related projects, namely:
a) Fourth National Communications (4NC) and Fourth Biennial Update Report (BUR-4)
b) Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1)
c) Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency (CBIT)

The projects would strengthen the institutional and analytical capacities within the country under the
following inter-linked outputs:
Fourth National Communications (4NC) and Fourth Biennial Update Report (BUR-4)
Output 1: National Circumstance and institutional arrangements updated in BUR4 and 4NC
Output 2: Developing GHG Inventory as per 2006 IPCC Guidelines
Output 3: Impact, Vulnerability and Adaptation
Output 4: Finance, Technology and Capacity Building needs and support received
Output 5: Mitigation actions and Domestic – Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV)
Output 6: Preparation of BUR-4 and 4NC for submission to the UNFCCC; Knowledge management
and Monitoring & Evaluation
Output 7: Stakeholder awareness, Capacity building and South-South Cooperation
Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1)
Output 1: Preparation and submission of first BTR in accordance with the Modalities, Procedures and
Guidelines (MPGs) for the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF)
Output 2: Knowledge management and Monitoring & Evaluation
Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency (CBIT)
Output 1: Creating an enabling environment for enhanced transparency across all the levels of
governance.
Output 2: Strengthening institutional and technical capacities for Measurement, Reporting, and
Verification (MRV) of climate information.
Output 3: Instituting National Climate Information System (NCIS) to share relevant information in a
transparent manner.

Finance Level Support
• The Project Associate – Operations will be responsible for overall programme finance which will
include budgeting, expenditure monitoring against approved AWPs, MYWPs, consolidation of
financial; monitoring reports; internal and external reporting.
• Will be responsible for financial reporting to the GEF, UNDP India office and NATCOM Cell,
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) and relevant agencies as may be
required.
• Update data required for regular financial reviews and related financial reports required for
internal review meetings by UNDP and NATCOM Cell including delivery and oversight meetings.
• Will be responsible for preparation of financial reporting for timely submission to Ministries and
donors.
• Efficient contract management to ensure smooth implementation of project activities and to
ensure that no contract lapses.
• Assist Programme team in preparing annual work plans
• Collect, collate and process annual audit reports/ FACE Forms submitted by institutes and other
implementing agencies for submission to UNDP Finance team.
Administrative Level Support
• Support the team in organizing capacity building/training programs, events, meetings (inside and
outside office) around finance procedures and audits, etc.
• Manage the project accounts during the entire project implementation period.
• Prepare the financial statements and financial forecasting for the projects.
• Liaise with relevant government agencies and other project partners for effective and timely
receipt of various physical and financial reporting from across all project teams and partners.
• Liaise with UNDP CO finance team to ensure timely processing of payments.
• Ensuring all procurement and HR requests get timely processed. Work closely with other team
members and conduct a quality check on RFPs, LoAs, ToRs for IC and NPSAs etc. prepared by team
members; guide and mentor them in the preparation of quality documentation.
Logistic Support
• Arrange for logistics and system protocols for travel of team members, consultants, government
officials, etc.
• Ensure timely submission and clearance of travel claims and other local reimbursements.
• Support all procurement processes including vendor identification, assessment, registration,
recording of delivery, quality control, timely payments and closure.
• Provide inputs for the timely submission of all progress and other reports as may be required by
GEF, UNDP India office and NATCOM Cell, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(MOEFCC)other key stakeholders.
• Coordinating with other operations and programme team members in the NATCOM Cell for
effective delivery of results
• Perform any other tasks consistent with the level of the post and/ or assigned by the supervisor.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the
efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Competencies