Background
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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 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.
The Government of India’s flagship schemes KCC/MISS and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) have become important tools to strengthen the resilience of Indian farmers. The schemes ensure maximum benefits for the farmers by providing credit under 5 categories and financial risk protection against natural calamities and catastrophic events including pests, climate uncertainties and environmental shocks. To address agrarian distress, the Kisan Credit Card/ Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) was introduced by the Government of India to provide cheap and hassle- free credit for millions of farmers and to ensure continued investment into agriculture to bring in mechanization, modernize agriculture practices and eventually enhance productivity. Additionally, PMFBY also provides comprehensive risk coverage for the entire crop cycle, PMFBY also enables direct claim transfer into farmers’ accounts through e-remittance.
UNDP’s Country Programme Document (2023-2027) intended Outcome 2 states that “By 2027, people will benefit from and contribute to sustainable and inclusive growth through higher productivity, competitiveness and diversification in economic activities that create decent work, livelihoods, and income particularly for youth and women”. UNDP leverages its expertise in systems strengthening to support the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare (MoA&FW) through setting up of a Central Program Management Unit (CPMU) for the implementation of PMFBY and KCC, to improve institutional and programme responsiveness, increase coverage and better access among marginalized and excluded farm households, offering innovative measures and support mechanisms for Agri-value chain financing. The PMU will also focus on providing Capacity Building and Training support to participating state-level government departments involved in PMFBY and KCC and advancing the scheme among new states for improved uptake.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesLearning Management System (LMS) Administration and Optimization
Overall management of LMS and ensure its functioning and updating. Work on training content for knowledge repository and trainings through LMS.Specialized Content Development
Develop a well-written and comprehensive training content in different formats, ensuring clarity and alignment with learning objectives. Design visually engaging and interactive training materials including infographic, interactive/engaging audio video etc. to enhance learner engagement. Create and refine Scripts for video tutorials and collaborate in the production of concise, effective training videos. Write organize and edit content training materials. Develop a range of supporting materials such as handouts, checklists, manuals, tests/quizzes, presentations, scripts, video, audio, etc. Produce, edit, and deliver engaging training content through web-based, instructor-led, and virtual classroom learning formats.Strategic Partnerships
Collaborate with Apex/Training Institutes and other stakeholders to expand the network of Master Trainers and Resource Persons. Collaborate with various partners to enhance the training curriculum and effectiveness.Organizing Trainings, Events
Support in organizing trainings/conferences/workshops/meetings etc. Create detailed agendas and session outlines that provide a clear structure for the event. Compile reports summarizing the event’s/trainings outcomes, participant feedback, and any lessons learnedThe incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:
Partnership management
Strategic engagement. Ability to capture and sustain attention, interest and agreement of high-level, influential policy and decision makers and secure their buy-in of high-level vision and objectives Relationship management. Ability to engage with a wide range of public and privateEthics
Ethics Advice & Guidance. Ability to quickly analyse complex fact patterns and provide comprehensive, sensitive, and confidential ethics adviceGeneral (across the functions)
Event planning and execution. Ability to plan, manage and execute of public and private events to ensure that they support and amplify individual communications and advocacy initiatives, as well as UNDP's overall brand and mandate.Business Direction & Strategy
System Thinking. Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the systemRequired languages:
Fluency in English and Hindi is required. Disclaimer