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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 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.

  Office/Unit/Project Description 

  The UNDP India Country Programme Document CPD (2023-2027) signed with the Government of India (GoI) aims at transformative change and development impact at scale. In line with this, UNDP has initiated active support to many state governments in mainstreaming SDGs within their schemes and programmes as a part of an UN system- wide to SDG roll out for visioning and planning in India. UNDP has done some pioneering work on localizing SDGs in States like Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Northeast. The focus of the agency is to support the States in Localization & Integration and to provide technical capacity in the implementation framework for SDGs. In view of India’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda, the Economic and Statistical Organization (ESO), Department of Planning has come up with vision document focusing on sectoral growth aligned with SDGs and is in the process of developing State Indicator Framework also. State level consultations are underway to align the global goals with the planning process of the State. 

  To implement the ambitious targets set for itself in SDG VISION 2030, the Government of Nagaland (GoN) has already started the process of integrating the SDGs into the planning and development process of the state and has set up and has partnered with UNDP to establish SDG Coordination Centre (SDGCC) under the Department of Planning and Transformation. Since 2019 UNDP has a team of experts as part of the SDGCC and working closely with relevant government departments, technical agencies, UN agencies, civil society organization and academic institutions to provide the requisite impetus to the state government’s initiative in rolling out the SDGs. With the SDG Nagaland vision in place and the monitoring dashboard launched, the SDGCC is expected to enhance its financial and non-financial resources and work to accelerate the progress of achievement of the global goals.  

  Job Purpose and Scope of Work 

  Main Purpose:

  The Project Associate- Resource Mobilisation & Partnership Development in Nagaland is designed to work under the overall leadership and guidance of the Policy Specialist, SDG Acceleration Unit, UNDP India and coordinate with the SDGCC team to develop and implement strategies for mobilizing financial and non-financial resources to support SDG Vision 2030 in Nagaland. The incumbent will play a key role in building partnerships with the private sector, philanthropies, industry associations, multilateral agencies, and government stakeholders to secure funding and technical collaborations for SDG initiatives in the state.

  Duties and Responsibilities:

  Under the overall supervision of the Policy Specialist, SDG Acceleration Unit, UNDP India the incumbent will:

  Support in the identification and mapping of relevant stakeholders 

• Building strategic alliances and engaging donors to secure funding opportunities and strengthen partnerships for sustainable development financing.
• Assist in identification and development of new innovative initiatives, partnerships and approaches to support SDG priority indicators     based on research and best global practices. 
• Support in Identifying the entry points for innovations (e.g. innovations dashboard, hackathons for development, foresight and innovations summit) and facilitating integration in overall SDGCC and UNDP programming. 
• Mapping and analysis of the contributions of private sector entities, CSR initiatives, and philanthropic organizations in Nagaland towards achieving the SDGs Conduct an environmental scan to identify opportunities for private sector partnerships through partner-specific analysis, assessment of needs, and evaluation of comparative strengths.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining strategic contacts and association with relevant partners, follow proactively engagement ideas and work closely with GoN SDGCC Team. 
• Strengthening government partnerships through providing high quality and strategic communications support.
• Coordinating with direct stakeholders and team members to maintain consistent engagement and alignment with project objectives, enabling a collaborative approach to achieving the SDG targets.

   

  Assist in stakeholder coordination & resource mobilization

• Assist in researching and mapping donor priorities and funding trends to identify potential partnership and fundraising opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to support the development and maintenance of strategic relationships with government agencies, private sector entities, multilateral institutions, and civil society organizations.
• Help organize and facilitate stakeholder engagement activities, including meetings, events, dialogues, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Provide logistical and documentation support for partnership development and donor engagement initiatives.
• Assist in monitoring and tracking partnership activities and donor communications to ensure timely follow-ups and reporting.
• Conduct background research and analysis to support evidence-based decision-making and resource mobilisation planning.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and sustainability frameworks relevant to development partnerships.
• Contribute to capacity-building initiatives for government and institutional stakeholders, particularly in partnership development and strategy implementation.
• Help coordinate and support multi-stakeholder engagement, particularly in government or international development settings, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

   

  Support business development with a focus on achieving the following results: 

  📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

• Creating content for the SDG Private sector partner platform involving companies, business forums, industry associations and banking sector, 
• Strengthening the engagement of partnerships with private sector, civil society, philanthropies, multilateral stakeholders and mobilizing financial and non-financial resources.      
• Implementing relevant financial instruments to attract private investment and engage donors to accelerate financing for the SDGs.     
• Organizing partnership engagement meetings and events to showcase SDG priorities and indicators to foster collaborations and encouraging targeted investments in critical sectors. 
• Supporting the development of project proposals, concept notes, and background materials related to SDG priority indicators      

  Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing 

• Participate in training and organize briefings on internal procedures for the project staff. Provide support to other capacity building activities, including to the design and delivery of tools, materials for workshops, or platforms that tap into the collective intelligence of communities and mobilize action. 
• Provide support in the dissemination and sharing of relevant data and lessons learned within the CO and regionally. Keep pulse on emerging best practices nationally, regionally, and internationally that relate to the work of the assigned project. 
• Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. Support compiling and systematizing project knowledge, products and tools as well as their wide distribution to partners. 

  The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

   

  Institutional Arrangement[1]

  Reporting To: Policy Specialist, NPSA 9, SDG Acceleration & Finance Unit, UNDP India.

          Reportees to this position (if applicable): NA 

   

  [1] NPSA holders hired under a National implementation modality, remain under the administrative supervision of UNDP, even if daily supervision is ensured by the national counterpart.

  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  Thematic Area Name Definition Business Direction and Strategy

  Strategic  

   Thinking

  Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities, linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions. learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresight. Data Data analysis

  Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data (including  Real-Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid  effective decision making Business Management Project Management Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals Business Management Partnership Management .  Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies Partnership Management

  Multi- stakeholder engagement and funding

  Knowledge and ability to forge multi-stakeholder partnerships, and remove any obstacles to resource mobilization and multi- stakeholder funding platforms Partnership Management Relationship management Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding

  Digital 

  Story telling 

  Ability to empathize with people's perceptions, motivations, feelings and mental models and craft narratives to build an emotive argument for change accordingly. Ability to present data, insights or information in compelling ways to mobilize resources, talent or action. Ability to choose media and channels that is fit for purpose to reach specific target audiences. 

  Minimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA Min. Education requirements

• Secondary education is required. Or  
• A university degree (bachelor’s degree) or equivalent in Public Relations, Rural Development, Economics, Communications, Development Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public policy or related Social Science field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.  Min. years of relevant work experience 
• Minimum 6 years (with secondary education) or 3 years (with bachelor’s degree) of experience of working with government at the national level or sub-national level in resource mobilization, private sector, corporate communication, government, responsible for lead formulation and partnerships is required.