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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 resilience 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 Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and KCC/MISS have become important tools to strengthen the resilience of Indian farmers. The schemes ensure maximum benefits for the farmers by providing financial risk protection against natural calamities and catastrophic events including pests, climate uncertainties and environmental shocks. Apart from providing comprehensive risk coverage for the entire crop cycle, PMFBY also enables direct claim transfer into farmers’ accounts through e-remittance. Additionally, to address agrarian distress, 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.

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 marginalised and excluded farm households, offering innovative measures and support mechanisms for Agri-value chain financing, risk management and reduced crop loss for the rural population in India. 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.

Within the overall framework of UNDP’s ongoing programme with MoA&FW, institutional strengthening support is extended to MNCFC by setting up a TIC (Technology Implementation Cell) which will provide Remote Sensing and Geospatial support to MNCFC for the successful implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). This will involve carrying out operational activities and R&D activities for using satellite and other collateral data and models and GIS tools for the national crop insurance programme. MNCFC has been assigned with the responsibility of mainstreaming the geospatial technology solutions under PMFBY’s national initiatives i.e. YES-TECH, WINDS and CROPIC and support other tech interventions like a) Smart sampling locations to States, b) Yield dispute resolution, c) Area discrepancy analysis, d) Crop situation assessment etc.

The Remote Sensing Analyst – Technical Implementation Cell will work under the overall guidance of the Head – Sustainable Inclusive Growth, UNDP and supervision of the National Programme Director – CPMU. Remote Sensing Tech Specialist will be responsible for overall functioning of TIC, MNCFC and will supervise

the Analyst, associates and others, who focus on technical and other aspects of the project and shall act as the point of contact between UNDP, DA&FW, MoA&FW and the TIC, MNCFC.

Direct Reporting To: Remote Sensing Technical Specialist, NPSA10

Reportees to this position: Remote Sensing Associates (NPSA7) (4 Positions), GIS Associate (NPSA7), Agrometeorology Associate (NPSA7)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide technology solution development and implementation

  • Development of solutions, based on Remote Sensing, for improving agriculture insurance system
  • Implementation and monitoring of YES-TECH, WINDS and CROPIC activities.
  • Supporting the state in Smart Sampling of Crop Cutting Experiments.

Provision of technology Support

  • Providing technology support to solve various issues of PMFBY, such as Area Discrepancy, Yield Disputes, Prevented/Failed Sowing, Loss characterization, etc.

Contribute to Research & Development and Knowledge Management

  • Coordinating the pilot studies being/to be conducted by the Department, through Tech Agencies, for various technology implementation (technology-based yield estimation for non-cereal crops, CROPIC etc.).
  • Preparation of SOPs, Manuals, Protocols and Guidelines for use remote sensing and geospatial technology for Crop Insurance.
  • Carrying out R&D activities on different aspects of RS and Geospatial Technology use in Crop Insurance.

Facilitate Capacity Building

  • Capacity Building of PMFBY stakeholders in use of RS and Geospatial technology for PMFBY.

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

Competencies

Core  competencies:
  • Achieve Results: LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work
  • Think Innovatively: LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking
  • Learn Continuously: LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning
  • Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process
  • Act with Determination: LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously
  • Engage and Partner: LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships
  • Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making

People Management competencies: 

  • UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

Digital & Innovation         

  • Data analysis: Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data (including Real- Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making
  • Agile’ methodologies and practices: Ability to manage projects and processes through continuous iteration, learning and improvement; Ability to manage a self-organising cross-functional teams, foster a team culture of curiosity and learning. Being nimble and being able to improvise and quickly adjust to unforeseen events or changes in conditions or context.
  • Data Engineering: Ability in programming languages such as SQL, Python, and R, be adept at finding warehousing solutions, and using ETL (Extract, Transfer, Load) tools, and understanding basic machine learning and algorithms.

Partnership management

  • Emerging partnerships: Ability to engage with emerging partners, develop and manage a strategy and develop approaches to developing and managing these new strategic partnerships

Information Management &Technology

  • IT Research and Development: Regular following new technologies and technical trends, research the technologies that are applicable and beneficial to the organization and develop the systems

General

  • 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 on element can impact on other parts of the system

 Required Skills and Experience
 
Education:
  • Advanced University degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Agriculture / Remote- Sensing / GIS / Geomatics / Geoinformatics is required, or
  • A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant demonstrable experience in Remote Sensing data analysis / Crop Yield Modelling/Crop loss Assessment is required.
  • Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), database packages, and web-based management systems such as ERP is required.
  • Experience and In-depth knowledge of Remote Sensing and GIS application in Agriculture/Forestry/Agro-Forestry and related field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite,
  • Demonstrated Ability to lead consultative meeting and provide training at National and State level with partners and senior stakeholders to identify priorities and manage the timely delivery of project activities is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in building, mobilizing, and leading multi-disciplinary teams is required.
  • Hands-on experience in design, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to guide the Project Management Unit in implementing and achieving project outcomes is required.
  • At least years Project Management experience in Remote Sensing data analysis / Crop Yield Modelling / Drought Assessment is an asset.
  • Experience of working with Central and/or State Governments/ international  agencies/on  similar  assignments  will be preferred.
  • At least 04 years of working experience with bachelor’s degree or 2 years work experience with Master’s Degree in Esri’s ArcGIS and associated extensions, and ERDAS IMAGINE; knowledge of other GIS and remote sensing software such as ENVI, QGIS, SNAP, GRASS etc., will be an added advantage,
  • Experience crop loss modelling or agricultural statistics will be an advantage.
  • Possesses the capacity for strategic planning, result – based management and reporting.
  • Additional 3-4 years of demonstrable experience in relevant role with government projects is an asset.
  • Development of tools & methodologies for scaling-up of Remote Sensing and GIS technology-based solutions is desired.
  • Facilitate for implementation of data driven Smart Sampling, Crop Mapping and Yield estimation models for direct crop yield estimation approaches is desired.
  • Facilitate and contribute toward research and development resulting in quality publications, scientific writing and reports is an asset.

Required Languages: 

  • Fluency in English and Hindi is required.
Disclaimer

 

 
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. 

 
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

 
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Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

 
Non-discrimination

 
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  

 
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