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 vulnerabilitySouth-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.
Office/Unit/Project Description
In September 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This global “plan of action for people, planet and prosperity” is anchored on 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the agenda’s results framework that captures universal aspirations across three dimensions of sustainable development: economic development, social development, and environmental protection. The 2030 Agenda is an integrated, indivisible agenda, which balances the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainability, the success of which will depend on the extent to which coherent, evidence-based plans and policies are formulated and implemented at country, regional, and global levels.
In India, NITI Aayog has been entrusted with the role to co-ordinate the work related to the SDGs. The task at hand for NITI Aayog is not merely to periodically collect data on SDGs but to act proactively fructify the goals and targets not only quantitatively but also maintaining high standards of quality.
The institutionalization of the SDGs in India has been an exemplary project and one that has lessons for the world. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has developed the national indicator framework to contextualize the SDG targets for the country and formalize the way in which SDG achievement will be measured. With the launch of the SDG India Index and Dashboard in 2018, India became one of the first countries to track its progress on the Goals at the subnational level. The launch of the index has sparked a very important conversation in the country and among people, on measurable progress at the state level. The three editions of the index and dashboard launched so far have been accepted by governments and all other stakeholders. The State governments have proactively led the localization of the SDGs by investing in preparation of vision documents, monitoring and capacity development, including establishing SDG Coordination Centres ( SDGCCs) in collaboration with UNDP.
India’s example in the institutionalization of the SDGs will be important to the world, not only because of its size, but for the innovations and advances that will be forged here, and because of the political will it is inspiring, around the planet, on sustainable development. Duties and Responsibilities Under the guidance and supervision of Chief Advisor, UNDP India the position of the SDG Analyst will be to support the SDG team at UNDP CO in promoting the mainstreaming and implementation of the SDGs in India.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinate with all State governments and UT administrations to integrate SDGs in their institutional, procedural, and knowledge systems for fast tracking localisation Support instituting dedicated SDG Coordination Centres/ cells/ PMUs in the States/ UTs through collaborative and need based proposal development Support States/ UTs in their initiatives towards localisation of SDGs at the State, district, ULB, and PRI levels and contribute to the periodic revision and update of the State and District Indicator Frameworks, indices, and dashboards. Coordinate and engage with all States/ UTs to use the insights from the various national and regional SDG indices, and other sources, to develop the respective State Reform Action Plans for critical sectoral SDG gaps and priorities. Coordinate with business sector organisations and associations on integration of SDGs and coordinate with Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Ministry of Finance for developing a matrix, tool and a framework for assessing private sector companies on performance of SDGs. Develop partnerships to showcase the good practices on SDG localization, especially in creating a whole-of-government and a whole-of-society approach, including civil society and business, in various national and global fora including Voluntary National Review at the HLPF, Build structured engagement with States, academic institutions, training institutions, and provide guidance for capacity development of various stakeholders, especially States/ UTs, as required at different times. Contribute to conceptualization, designing and organization of national and regional consultations on SDGs. Competencies Core competencies: 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 delivercalmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner:LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understandingtowards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware ofunconscious bias, confront discrimination Cross-Functional & Technical competencies: Partnership Management: Ability to engage with emerging partners, develop and manage a strategy and develop approaches to developing and managing these new partnerships. UN policy knowledge- ethics: Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Results-based Management: Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results Knowledge Generation: Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Shares knowledge across the organization and builds a culture of knowledge sharing and learning. Required Skills and Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Development, Political Science, Public Policy or related fields with 2 years of relevant work experience is required, or Master’s degree in any of the above or related field Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in development related activities, advisory role on effective development cooperation, politics, governance, project/ programme management, and capacity development, with State and Central governments post Bachelors Experience in managing multi-stakeholder engagement. Experience in carrying out research and preparing policy briefs. Experience in drafting reports. Knowledge and experience related to national planning. Knowledge about India’s development administration systems. Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, with an ability to work in a multi-culturalenvironment. Prior experience with government, both at national and state level, UN agencies and other international organisations is desirable.Language requirement :
Excellent verbal and written English skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment.Note: This position is open for India nationals only
Remuneration starting at INR 14,35,933(Annual) / INR 1,19,661 (Monthly) as per the scale depending on qualifications and experience. The remuneration is excluding 8.33% pension amount paid over and above the salary.
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