Project Analyst

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.

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”.

Supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), UNDP is starting a new pilot programme on “Boosting Female Labour Force Participation through Strengthened Urban Childcare” . Current planned duration of the project is three years, and it is planned to be implemented in collaboration with the DAY-NULM, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs The programme aims to contributes towards the overall goal of “Increased opportunities for urban poor women to participate in paid workforce, driven by the availability of accessible and affordable quality childcare services in their community/vicinity of workplaces.” The key planned outputs of the programme are:

Economically viable and scalable childcare models are available for adoption and replication by the public and private sector institutional actors as well as potential women entrepreneurs. Increased availability and uptake of childcare provision services for urban poor women by enhancing the capacities of service providers, facilitating collaboration amongst relevant critical actors (service providers, industry associations, government stakeholders, and communities), and rolling out childcare services.

Investment in childcare provision is recognized as a critical policy tool for inclusive urban development with available data and evidence on the positive impact of childcare services on women’s participation in paid work.

This position directly reports to Project Officer (NPSA 9).

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Project Analyst will work under the overall guidance and supervision of the Project Officer in the project “Boosting Female Labour Force Participation through Strengthened Urban Childcare”. S/he will ensure planning, budgeting, and result oriented implementation of activities in targeted states/ cities, working in close collaboration with the Central and state governments. S/he will support project manager in the overall project management including achievement of results, knowledge management and partnerships building with key ecosystem stakeholders. S/he may be required to work from the government offices as per the requirement.

Activity Planning, Coordination, and Implementation

• Contribute to annual work planning and implementation and development of specific interventions within the childcare and care economy programme and lead the coordination and management of relevant activities.
• S/he will be responsible for supporting in monitoring of the project’s activities in project locations, provide expertise and technical assistance, and contribute to timely achievement of project targets (both quantitative and qualitative) as per project plan.
• Whenever required, S/he will also co-ordinate with on-ground partners involved in the project for ensuring timely and good quality deliverables.
• Support identification of appropriate local partner/s, technical support agency/s, government departments etc. and foster partnership for implementation of care service pilot and in reviewing and monitoring of all on‐field activities including monitoring of project activities of the support agency / partners.
• Lead development and customization of training materials for care workers and carepreneurs.
• Assist in reviewing and monitoring of all on‐field activities including monitoring of project activities of the support agency / partners.
• Facilitate regular communication on relevant project issues with the stakeholders and Project Manager including the government with focus on sustainability of the project.
• Ensure smooth coordination and involvement of team members from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), UNDP and any other relevant partners in a timely and well-planned manner.

Partnerships and Stakeholders Management

• Liaise with all relevant stakeholders including the Government, UN agencies private sector, relevant local institutions, academia and CSOs to ensure smooth implementation of project activities, visibility and to build and strengthen existing relationships.
• design and organize roundtables, meetings/workshops, exposure visits, training, and capacity building events around childcare and care economy.

Research Analysis, Documentation and Knowledge Management

• Prepare and contribute to project documentation, donor reporting and monthly updates along with overall knowledge management including external communications such as blogs, human interest stories, press releases etc.
• Prepare and contribute to timely review and planning for risk mitigation, monitoring, data management etc. under the overall care programme.
• The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Required Skills and Experience:

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master´s degree or equivalent) in social sciences, Development Studies, Social Work, Gender Studies, or any other social sciences field, is required or
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor´s degree) in social sciences, in Development Studies, Social Work, Gender Studies or any other social sciences field in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience, will be given due consideration in lieu of Master´s degree.

Experience:

• Up to 2 years (with Master’s degree) or minimum 2 years (with Bachelor’s Degree) of work experience in any development sector organizations, government, think tank/research organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office,
• Experience in project Management practices and some ability to formulate and manage budgets is an asset,
• Broad based knowledge across gender issues, women economic empowerment, entrepreneurship, livelihoods etc.
• Possesses the capacity for strategic planning, result – based management and reporting.
• Good facilitation and communication skills across engagement with government, donor, UNDP team and other partners,
• Ability to carry out and contribute to research and communicate through minutes, concept notes, policy briefs, blogs etc.),
• Tailors and presents information to diverse audiences using a variety of communication delivery methods (e.g., written, electronic, oral, interpersonal),
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Strong leadership skills,
• Strong teamwork and listening ability,
• Ability to lead and contribute to consultative meeting and provide training at National and State level with partners and senior stakeholders to identify priorities and manage the timely delivery,
• Hands-on experience in design, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects is an asset,
• Ability to guide the implementing partners in implementing and achieving project outcomes related to gender mainstreaming,
• Is open  to   change   and  ability   to   manage  complex   changing environments.
• Demonstrable experience in relevant role working on gender and women socio-economic empowerment issues,
• Experience of project management.

Required Languages:

• English and Hindi

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