About the Organization

The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization whose purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Representative will head the Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA). Within delegated authority, the Representative is responsible for the effective implementation of UNODC programmes and activities in the designated region in supporting Member States’ capacities to deal effectively with issues related to drug control, crime prevention, countering corruption and terrorism prevention, i.e. UNODC’s core mandated areas. The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the efficient management of all human and financial resources allocated to the programmes and the office, as well as for ensuring outputs of a high-quality standard.

The incumbent is also a member of the relevant United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs) in the region, under the strategic guidance and coordination of the Regional UN Development Coordination Office (UNDCO), the United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRCs), and member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG) Regional Team wherever applicable, and as such will work closely with them.

As member of the local Security Management Team (SMT) the incumbent supports and advises the local Designated Official (DO) in all security management related matters.

In particular, the incumbent will perform the following specific duties:

Advocacy

• Effectively lead and manage the UNODC Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA). Ensure effective implementation of UNODC Programmes and activities in the region in supporting Member States´ capacities to deal effectively with issues related to drug control, crime prevention, countering corruption and terrorism prevention.
• Oversee the successful implementation of UNODC programming in the region in close consultation with the Programme Coordinators, assure the effective functioning of the programmes and take the responsibility of operational oversight for the coordination of activities.
• Provide advice to governments in the assigned region on the development of national long term capacity-building in drug control and crime prevention, in order to promote adherence to and ensure consistency with the terms of the United Nations conventions, drug control treaties, the Conventions against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) and Corruption (UNCAC) and the international instruments to counter terrorism, as well as with the goals and objectives of the 20th Special Session of the General Assembly.
• Represent UNODC’s position and interests in the assigned region in several fora, and promote solid partnerships with government authorities, institutions, civil society, regional and international aid agencies and financial institutions, parliamentarians and the media.
• Assist the governments in the assessment of planning, design and management of response policy measures, in particular developing and proposing national as well as regional cooperation strategies.
• Promote a better understanding of the importance of drug and crime related matters, encourage increased priority attention to all aspects of preventing and combatting drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism, and advocate the inclusion of these issues in government planning documents as well as in relevant programmes of other bilateral, multilateral and non-governmental organizations.
• Advise DO management on dynamics in the region related to or resulting from the UN Development System Reform and 2030 Agenda based on close interaction with other UNODC Field Offices, and HQ divisions.

Programme development & resource mobilization

• Contribute towards UN-wide strategic planning and cooperation in the field, in particular with the UN Development Coordination Office (UNDCO) and the UN Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG). Ensure that drugs/crime related issues are embedded in key UN programmatic instruments such as the Common Country Analysis and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF).
• Formulate programmes of technical assistance for the region, in order to ensure effective technical cooperation facilitated by improved planning.
• Explore opportunities to grow the ROSA programme portfolio (and respective components) in line with UNODC strategy and governments’ requests, increase programme of work, develop proposals and oversee their implementation.
• Support the DO senior management, in the development of new partnerships for field-based services to Member States and the joint resource mobilization for new activities.
• Ensure that a resource mobilization strategy remains in place that promotes long-term involvement and financial and in-kind support and resources by government, international, public and private sector donors to the work of UNODC for the core infrastructure and technical assistance programme of UNODC in the region. At the same time, engage in joint resource mobilization efforts with the UNCT and in line with the UNDSDF budget.
• Maintain regular consultations with counterparts and ensure that donor funding agreements are honoured in a timely manner.

Programme implementation

• Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the overall progress of ongoing activities in the region in order to ensure the effective project/progamme delivery and use of funds as well as consistency, substantively, technically and financially with the objectives set forth in the programming tools.
• In the project cycle management, approve directly project documents in conformity with respective UNODC Management Instructions (MI), intervene when difficulties arise, take remedial actions as required and identify appropriate solutions.
• Manage corresponding budget and programme resources.
• Lead the Regional Office’s work in relation to Enterprise Risk Management.
• Ensure integrity and timely substantive and financial reporting.
• Ensure integration of human rights and gender system-wide policies in planning and delivery of assistance.
• Keep UNODC headquarters informed of the progress being made.
• Ensure the effective communication of UNODC’s work and its impact in the region.

Office management

• In accordance with established policies and delegated authority, manage the financial and human resources assigned to the Regional Office and sub-offices (Programme Offices) under the incumbent’s supervision, ensuring appropriate coverage, guidance and supervision of staff and efficient and effective use of such resources.
• Manage, lead, guide and mentor staff under her/his responsibility. This includes promoting their professional development and creating a work environment which fosters civility and respect among staff.
• As member of the local Security Management Team (SMT), and as outlined in the “Handbook for United Nations Designated Officials for Security”, support and advise the local Designated Official in all security management related matters. The UNODC Representative is accountable to the Secretary General through the UNODC Executive Director.
• Be responsible for the implementation of local security management decisions taken by the Designated Official and SMT and appropriate security and safety measures and arrangements for UNODC staff, personnel, eligible family members, as well as for all UNODC premises and operations in the region, in coordination with the local UNDSS security officials, and with advice from the UNODC Focal Point for Field Security at Headquarters Vienna, as appropriate.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, law, public administration, political or social sciences, international relations or similar field of study related to the UNODC mandates is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible professional work experience in a development-related area, with increasing responsibilities and excellent performance record in programme management and international relations is required.
• Experience in international technical assistance programme management in one or several of the following areas of UNODC’s mandates is required: drug control, crime prevention, criminal justice, countering corruption, drug prevention and health matters such as the prevention, treatment, care and rehabilitation of drug use disorders, the prevention, treatment and care of HIV/AIDS health or drug use/HIV prevention and treatment and/or terrorism prevention related issues.
• Several years of direct, hands-on experience in coordinating and leading the implementation of programmes and projects at the field level is required.
• Experience in ensuring and in being accountable for the correct application of rules and regulations in a large international organization or governmental institution, non-governmental organization/civil-based organization or similar is required.
• Proven experience in managing administrative/financial and human resources is required.
• Work experience in the United Nations system or a similar international organization is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large and diverse teams operating at different locations, covering a wide range of substantive, programmatic and programme support functions is desirable.
• Experience with demonstrated results in negotiation and resource mobilization of development cooperation programmes is desirable.

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About the Organization

IAVI is a nonprofit scientific research organization dedicated to addressing urgent, unmet global health challenges including HIV and tuberculosis. Our mission is to translate scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions. Through scientific and clinical research in Africa, India, Europe, and the U.S., IAVI is pioneering the development of biomedical innovations designed for broad global access. We develop vaccines and antibodies in and for the developing world and seek to accelerate their introduction in low-income countries. IAVI programs and partnerships are grounded in the regions of the world where the disease burden is the greatest, and our approach emphasizes sustainability. Our network of clinical research center partners in Africa and India helps strengthen in-country research capacity and supports the training and education of the next generation of scientists. The global impact of our science includes fundamental contributions to understanding the biology of HIV infection, which IAVI and others are applying toward advancing vaccine science and immunology. IAVI accelerates scientific discovery and development by fostering unique collaborations among academia, industry, local communities, governments, and funders to explore new and better ways to address public health threats that disproportionately affect people living in poverty.

Job Description

The Senior Specialist is responsible for conducting literature reviews and managing mixed-method research-activities towards supporting IAVI’s health-systems and policy research initiatives in India.  Using methodological expertise in public health and social science, this position facilitates improved understanding of diverse forms of evidence; from data, stakeholder perspectives, contexts, and devise frameworks to generate evidence to inform policy.

Job Responsibilities

Drive research activities towards generating evidence for policymaking

• Develop research strategies, including developing appropriate frameworks and deciding on the most appropriate research methodologies.
• Identify and frame relevant research questions in collaboration with project teams.
• Develop and pilot/test research tools (questionnaires, interview guides etc.) and analysis plans for projects at hand.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data (both from documents and interviews) using advanced statistical techniques.
• Review and analyse government policies policy analysis and prepare recommendations for course correction.
• Support drafting of study protocols.

Partnerships and dissemination

• Prepare high impact research products (reports/presentations/manuscripts/policy papers) tailored to engage various stakeholders to optimal policy uptake across various stages of project progress.
• Support continued effective engagement of high-level stakeholders to identify opportunities for dissemination of research findings

Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced degree in community medicine, public health, public finance, public policy, economics, sociology, anthropology, or other social sciences is required; PhD in social sciences or public health is desirable
• 3-5 years of demonstrable experience (publications and projects) in conducting health systems and policy research is required

Qualifications and Skills:

• Track record of excellent research and analytical skills are required.
• Ability to navigate complex policy ecosystems and align stakeholder, organization, and project priorities is required.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work proactively within diverse team environment are required.
• Ability to lead small teams to deliver quality research products is required.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills as well as presentation skills are required.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite and software like Stata, R, Tableau, NVivo, Epi Info, Atlas.ti is required.

How to Apply

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About the Organization

SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation for the global federation of SOS Children’s Villages. As a non-governmental social development organisation, we support children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief, and we advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We are committed for safeguarding and protecting children in our programmes by having zero tolerance policy in this regard. We are further committed to provide a safe environment for staff and children, young people and adults with whom we work, where human rights are respected and upheld, and healthy relations fostered by building organisational systems, capacity, and awareness on PSHEA (prevention and protection against sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) guidelines. All our co-workers are obliged to follow our policy on Child Safeguarding and Protection, PSHEA and Code of Conduct. We work in 135 countries and territories, reaching over one million children, young people, families and caregivers each year.

Job Description

This position will be responsible for implementation of PSHEA (Prevention and Protection against Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse) regulation including awareness and prevention measures with a focus on gender equality and diversity by setting up reporting and responding processes at regional (IOR) & member association (MA) level, aligned to the local context and resources. The incumbent will work in Regional Human Resources Department with “safeguarding and Integrity” team doing risk assessments, audits and implementing PSHEA. The incumbent will report to ‘Director HR&OD- Asia.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the implementation of PSHEA regulation and strengthen it at regional office and Asian member associations.
• Be a member of the regional “Safeguarding and Integrity” team and take a lead role in the following areas supported by other members of the “Safeguarding and Integrity” team:
• PSHEA risk assessment;
• Implement PSHEA action plan in region
• Train staff on PSHEA at IOR;
• Attend trainings to improve safeguarding knowledge and skills;
• Support member associations in their capacity building and knowledge on PSHEA regulation and guidelines.
• Develop PSHEA incidences reporting channels in regional office and support member association to do so.
• Support supervisor to commission PSHEA and Code of Conduct initial assessment and investigations.
• Act as a PSHEA focal point for content development at the same time ensuring that regional and MA perspectives are taken into consideration.
• Review PSHEA material provided by International Office (IO) and ensuring its adaptation & integration in local (regional office and Asian member associations) context.
• Rollout and actively participate in PSHEA awareness raising sessions / programmes for different stakeholders.
• Support supervisor to align HR policies and processes (such as recruitment) with PSHEA requirements.
• Support on content development of National PSHEA policy/ guidelines to foster safeguarding environment.
• Support in promoting awareness and sensitization in gender equitable work place
• Support Gender Equitable practices in the region, as assigned.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum required qualification is post-graduation in Human Resources or relevant subject.
• Should have experience of 8 years in Human resources or more with at least 3 years hands on experience in the area of Prevention & Protection of Sexual Harassment.
• Work experience and knowledge on POSH Act’ and Gender Equality will be an added advantage.
• Work experience in ‘Not for Profit’ sector will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to manage data in an effective and efficient manner.

Essential Values, Behaviours and Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Good interpersonal skills and team oriented.
• Has high integrity, emotional intelligence and maturity
• Knowledge in case management, investigations and report writing is preferred;
• Positive working attitude and ability to work under high pressure
• Pro-active and self-motivated

How to Apply:

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About the Organization

Vital Strategies India Services Private Limited, is a private limited company focused on strengthening and revitalizing public health systems through design and supporting scalable solutions to leading causes of death, disease, and injury. Vital Strategies provides technical assistance, consultation, as well as project management, design and evaluation to a wide range of private and public sector clients, in order to further its mission to improve and save lives, including through non-communicable disease prevention, environmental health and urban health, with specific areas of focus in tobacco control, data for health, road safety and air quality.

Job Description

Vital Strategies India Services Private Limited, is a private limited company focused on strengthening and revitalizing public health systems through design and supporting scalable solutions to leading causes of death, disease, and injury. Vital Strategies provides technical assistance, consultation, as well as project management, design and evaluation to a wide range of private and public sector clients, in order to further its mission to improve and save lives, including through non-communicable disease prevention, environmental health and urban health, with specific areas of focus in tobacco control, data for health, road safety and air quality .

This position will work with the Data for Health and Environmental Health programs staff on administrative and operational tasks, including procuring and contracting goods and services, scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars, coordinating travel and logistics, planning events hosted by the programs, among other duties.

The position will have a dual report to the Principal Technical Advisor for Data Impact Program and to the Technical Advisor of Environmental Health Surveillance, and a dotted line to the Operations Manager. This position will be based out of New Delhi.

Job Responsibilities:

Administrative support

• Support the programs staff with administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars, taking and distributing meeting notes, and other tasks as needed
• Help arrange for or maintain organizational systems for the programs, including accurate filing systems, file sharing systems, shared calendar and email accounts, and other tools for team collaboration
• Assist in preparing presentations and with creating and distributing documents, including assisting in the editing and formatting of project reports and related materials

Operational support

• Support programs staff with procurement of goods and services by preparing necessary documents (terms of reference, request for quotes/proposals, requisition forms), receiving and analysing proposals, answering questions from bidders, ensuring compliance to internal policies, etc.
• Support contract managers by collecting, organizing, and managing e-signature process for contract documents, tracking invoice submissions, and liaising with finance and accounting to manage vendor payments and address any questions or issues with payments, vendor compliance checks, purchase order creation, expense reports, or other administrative matters
• Book travel arrangements as needed for programs staff, including ensuring travel authorization, booking tickets, reserving lodging, filing requests for per diem compensation and expense reimbursement. Track travel expenses and manage reimbursements for program staff, consultants or other guests hosted for travel by the programs. Assist in managing travel budget and reconciling reports.
• Rapidly execute any cancellations or changes to travel itineraries when needed and resolve any booking and logistics issues that may arise during programs staff’s travel
• Track program expenses through the India office
• Liaise between internal Vital Strategies’ departments including Operations, Finance, IT and HR to problem-solve as needed

Event planning support

• Organize programs meetings, workshops, webinars, etc., by assisting with planning (e.g. budgets, agendas, finalising venue and other logistics as relevant, coordinating participant invitations and managing attendance lists), preparing meeting materials, communicating with relevant stakeholders, facilitating printing of program materials and coordinating logistics for participants, including air travel, per diem, and accommodation
• Develop standard organizational procedures/checklists to systematize event production in India and follow-up/evaluation

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 2-3 years of working experience in a similar capacity

Skills & abilities

• Demonstrated project management skills
• Written and spoken English language fluency
• Demonstrated computer skills, proficient user of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to juggle and prioritize competing demands
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Ability to research, manage, collate, and disseminate data and information.
•   Ability to take notes at meetings, synthesize information and create clear summaries
• Self-starter who enjoys proposing innovative solutions to identified challenges or gaps
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to take initiative, prioritize, and follow through on tasks
• Good time management, prioritization, and multitasking abilities
• Team player with strong interpersonal communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Flexible, collaborative work style yet capable of working independently

How to Apply:

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About the Organization

We’re on a mission to end hunger and poverty in a sustainable way by supporting and investing alongside local farmers and their communities.

We work in 21 countries around the world to strengthen local economies and build secure livelihoods that guarantee a living income to local farmers.

Job Description

The Program Manager – Enterprise & Market Development connects producer-owned cooperatives with the public and private sector to develop the rural enterprise and financial ecosystem. Following the strategy of Public Private Producer Partnership (4P model), the Manager will explore and collaborate with various stakeholders to strengthen forward and backward linkages in the value chain. S/he will coordinate with the Access to Finance lead to support access to finance for project beneficiaries, facilitate market-based enterprise development, and maintain strategic partnerships. The Manager will also provide marketing and branding support services to enterprises managed by self-help group (SHG) members, co-ops, Community Agro-vet Entrepreneurs (CAVEs), and other value chain actors.

Job Responsibilities

Enterprise Development (30%):

• Lead in formulating the enterprise development strategy for signature programs.
• Update and implement policies, procedures, systems and tools for enterprise development in alignment with Heifer’s signature program strategy.
• Facilitate and monitor enterprise development activities for SHG members, CAVEs, cooperatives and value chain actors.
• Map the value chain actors, flow of information and products, infrastructure, financial institutions to help strengthen the enterprises.
• Develop and deliver capacity building activities in the areas of agribusiness, value chain and market development.
• Monitor, support and backstop the various categories of enterprises for effective functioning.
• Build relationships with external agencies (public and private including the 4P model) for leveraging support and resources and facilitate engagement with similar enterprises for cross-learning.
• Prepare manuals, briefs, guidelines, technical papers and information, education, and communication (IEC) materials related to Access to Finance (A2F) and enterprise development.

Marketing & Branding (30%):

• Update and implement policies, procedures and systems for market development in alignment with Heifer’s signature program strategy (including operational guidelines for collection centers, transport vehicles, etc.).
• Conduct market and market segmentation studies for the different value chain enterprises.
• Conduct value chain assessments to identify gaps along the chain and develop recommendations on how to improve the selected value chains and maximize impact.
• Identify and analyze market developments, business development-related knowledge and trends within the livestock sector and initiate internal intelligence and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to corporate and sector marketing plans, prepare donor strategies, and contribute to branding of commodities among stakeholders.
• Build and strengthen online sale platform, franchise system, and cooperative-owned profitable outlets.
• Connect cooperatives to the end market for sale of products.
• Design profitable businesses for transportation, community markets/collection and cold storage warehouses.
• Lead and promote product branding, license and franchise system, and profitable cooperative-owned outlets.
• Develop a digital interactive platform with Product-Price Market Information System for the use and benefit of all value chain actors and stakeholders.
• Facilitate multi-stakeholder consultation meetings, workshops, and business-to-business meetings for better market linkages.
• Facilitate functional relationships with value chain and market actors to overcome bottlenecks in the market system.

 Access to Finance (40%):

• Develop access to finance strategy for the signature program and associated processes, systems and tools for implementation.
• Establish and maintain relationships with potential financing partners for investments in the enterprises.
• Explore, assess, and identify appropriate financing providers and opportunities and float those opportunities to potential clients (individual/cooperative/corporate MSMEs).
• Collaborate with BFIs to develop, improve, and scale up appropriate financial products and services for all types of MSMEs.
• Assist bank staff in identifying potential clients (MSMEs) among the target groups and build a pipeline of loan deals.
• Expand access to risk mitigation products, such as agriculture/livestock insurance.
• Develop awareness and training materials for BFIs to encourage agri-friendly products.
• Identify financial gaps among value chain actors.
• Engage financial intermediaries such as banks and MFIs allocating capital for Heifer Programs.
• Facilitate the guarantees or underwriting of loans and debt/equity investment opportunities.
• Build a pipeline of potential impact venture opportunities.
• Lead and facilitate the process of accessing potential impact investments.
• Support the MSMEs, cooperatives, producers and value chain actors to develop bankable business plans and connect with relevant financial and non-financial service providers.
• Lead financial literacy and education of cooperatives and women and youth entrepreneurs.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Business Administration, Rural Development, Enterprise Development or other related field and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience with an international organization in a similar context, OR
• A Master’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university in the fields of Agriculture Economics, Business Administration, Rural Development, Enterprise Development or other related field and minimum of five (5) years of field and technical experience with commercial sector, agribusiness development in a mix of economic growth/trade, value chain competitiveness, investment promotion, or agriculture development.
• Experience in working with FPOs and their businesses is highly recommended.
• Innovative, analytical, and solutions oriented.
• Knowledge of enterprise development and linkages to poverty alleviation.
• Significant experience in building public/private partnerships.
• Experience working with farmer group programs.
• Experience in the commercial sector with skills to develop and evaluate investment opportunities and promote such opportunities to financial institutions.
• Strong consumer marketing, financial analysis and management skills.
• Experience in supporting and monitoring field-based programs in the country.
• Proven experience in building the capacity of partner institutions to document and disseminate industry information, manage knowledge, measure progress and plan and advocate within the industry.
• Track record of building strong client and stakeholder relationships

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About the Organization

We’re on a mission to end hunger and poverty in a sustainable way by supporting and investing alongside local farmers and their communities.

We work in 21 countries around the world to strengthen local economies and build secure livelihoods that guarantee a living income to local farmers.

Job Description

The Program Officer – Social Capital will lead Heifer’s Training, and Social Capital, and assist project partners in delivering different trainings to build the capacity of the project partner team, self-help groups (SHGs), and farmer producer organizations (FPOs). The Officer will work with the Sr. Program Manager in the design, implementation, and follow-up of social capital development, aligned training programs for project partners and farmers, and in establishing Government partnership and Heifer India staff in accordance with Heifer’s objectives, policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Facilitate social capital development initiatives (40%):

• Prepare information, education and communication (IEC) Materials, social capital content and modules for the OSED/HHI project.
• Lead and organize various events such as Heifer Cornerstones, Participatory Self Review and Planning (PSRP), Gender and Justice, Group Management, VBLP, and Personal Leadership Development to build social capital for OSED/HHI staff and community members.
• Visit other agencies, training programs and workshops to learn important skills and knowledge relevant to the OSED/HHI project’s objectives and use them in its existing projects.
• Visit project locations/Project Partners/SHGs for follow-ups and to check the effectiveness of Heifer’s existing social capital programs and content and then customize the content, delivery and materials for greater effectiveness.
• Train project partners on project implementation to increase the effectiveness of projects.
• Assist project partners in various trainings, farmers’ field trips, exchange visits, study tours, etc.
• Report to the SPM on the progress of projects and discuss next steps as appropriate.
• Establish government partnership, collaboration and networking.
• Develop/update strategy/interventions to ensure social capital development is appropriately incorporated in signature programs, as well as in the resource mobilization teams and external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Assist with production of the entire training/facilitation package for the Social Capital Development component and be responsible for rolling it out.
• Develop/update/produce training manuals and guidelines on all Values-Based Holistic Development (VBHCD) elements, e.g., Heifer Cornerstones, PSRP, Mentoring Team Mobilization, SHG management, etc.
• Develop/update/produce training/facilitation materials and training tools.
• Build the capacity of the signature program team, implementing project partners and cooperatives to implement the Personal Transformation component of the project.
• Ensure that Cornerstone and social capital development trainings/facilitation are organized for various stakeholders as needed under each signature program.
• Support the signature program team to strengthen social capital among farmer-owned agribusinesses (FOABs).
• Support in documenting lessons learned, good practices, and success stories related to social capital.
• Provide backstopping support, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, research and development, and communication regarding social capital in social media and other appropriate platforms.

 Strengthen social capital in SHGs, PMCs, PIMCs and FPOs (30%):

• Facilitate and serve as a resource person for trainings and TOTs in the country.
• Strengthen SHGs and FPOs in the OSED/HHI projects through program activities.
• Ensure community mobilization for group formation, timely savings and credit, interloaning and planning at the SHG level.
• Ensure the timely pass-on of physical and training inputs from original to POG groups.
• Support in formation and strengthening of PMC and PIMCs and strengthen them in planning, monitoring and logistic support of project activities.
• Ensure community mobilization for joining the FPOs and strengthening social capital in FPOs through Cornerstones training and PSRP.
• Monitor program implementation progress with respect to training and social capital and give input where necessary based on quality improvement.
• Facilitate trainings and capacity building of Heifer and partner staff on training and facilitation skills.
• Develop trainings and workshops on government-initiated schemes, provisions for the project families/groups.
• Provide quality assurance for all SHGs/cooperatives/producer associations/producer companies through the Triadic Partnership Model.

 Cooperative Development (25%):

• Formulate the cooperative development strategy for signature programs.
• Implement policies, procedures and systems for cooperative development in alignment with Heifer’s signature program strategy.
• Facilitate pre-cooperative orientation activities in the SHGs and clusters of SHGs as they develop into cooperatives and unions.
• Facilitate SHGs in the formation of primary cooperatives and support in the registration process.
• Facilitate the capacity building of cooperative/union governing board and management in effective and efficient decision making, financial management, human resource management, operation and strategic planning and implementation, conflict management, and democratic governance.
• Monitor, support and backstop the cooperatives/unions for effective functioning.
• Build relationships with external agencies (public and private), and facilitate engagement with similar organizations (unions, federations).

 May perform other job-related duties as assigned (5%)

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in rural development, social sciences, social work plus three years of experience.
• Knowledge of and experience related to training and adult learning methodologies.
• Expertise of making training and Information Education and Communication materials.
• Knowledge of and experience with or within community organizations.
• Fluent in Odia, Hindi, English, spoken as well as written.
• Good leadership qualities.
• Good communication skills.
• Have an interest in animal/agriculture-based community development.
• Excellent organizational skills including strong attention to detail.
• Skills with Microsoft Office packages, internet browser and other appropriate technology.

How to Apply:

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About the Organization

At PATH, we are a global team of innovators working to accelerate health equity so all people and communities can thrive. We advise and partner with public institutions, businesses, grassroots groups, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing health challenges.

Job Responsibilities

Project Delivery:

• Acquire a thorough understanding of state government and facility needs and requirements
• Provide technical assistance to state for operation and maintenance of medical oxygen generation plants/ equipment in the state
• Conduct vendor coordination for warranty, repair, and maintenance support
• Support informed decision making at state-level on oxygen management system by identifying critical bottle necks in the oxygen supply system and providing market solutions for the same under the project
• Conduct rapid facility assessments for auditing gaps and maintenance needs of the medical oxygen production and consumable equipment
• Support state teams to facilitate capacity building and sensitization sessions for key stakeholders in the state
• End to End management of the project.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead a team of assigned members to conduct technical assistance activities for maintenance and operationalization of oxygen equipment setup across the state and ensure proper implementing coordination at state and district level
• Lead field team to ensure effective on-ground implementation of project and operationalization of plants
• Undertake close coordination with national team and project internal team for implementation of planned activities in the states
• Serve as thought partner to project team in problem solving and developing systematic solutions that ensure quality project implementation

Knowledge Management and Documentation

• Document key learnings, experience, etc. on regular basis to carve out meaningful knowledge products for wider dissemination
• Develop training modules, SOPs, Tools, job Aids.

Stakeholder Management:

• Work in a highly collaborative environment with different stakeholders including the state government, healthcare facilities’ staff, other partners, vendors, OEMs, etc. in the state on regular basis
• Coordinate relationships across multiple functional areas, third party service providers and other programmatic teams to ensure optimal collaboration with PATH’s other oxygen projects, in particular Operations, to ensure alignment of systems, processes, and initiatives across portfolio
• Represent PATH and facilitate coordination with concerned supporting departments and units for activities for PESO certification, operation, and maintenance and NABL accreditation
• Manage relationships with external partners/vendors/ donors/ governments and other stakeholders
• Work closely with state government counterparts to develop, implement monitor project activities including roadmaps, work-plans, activities, reports
• He should be able to conduct trainings, make presentations and analyse data for the decision making

Miscellaneous:

• Undertake need-based travel within the state and other geographies as per need of the project
• Model PATH’s values and people philosophy

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• MBA/MPH/MHA from a reputed university or Higher-level qualification, preferably in public health or in another relevant field such as doctor
• Advanced degree and/or training in public health
• 6+ years of progressively responsible leadership roles in the design and/or delivery of public health programs and research with a preference for experience in working on RCM Program in India
• Recognized public health leader in the state with experience of leading public health program
• 4-6 years’ experience of leading program operations in a state
• Experience of managing a team of assigned members for conducting team operations
• Work with a high degree of autonomy and independence in line with project goals and objectives
• The candidates must be self-starters and committed to performing their duties with minimal direct and day-to-day supervision
• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and report on project success criteria results, metrics
• Manage and coordinate diverse tasks and facilitate relationships among multiple stakeholders
• Undertake other assignments, which may be assigned from time to time
• Computer proficiency with high level of familiarity with commonly used packages like MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook & Web surfing to search relevant data & documents
• Fluency in English and ability to converse in local language
• Available to travel at state and district level up to 50 percent

How to Apply:

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About the Organization

The Institute for Development Impact (I4DI) was established in 2014 as a center for innovation to improve global sustainability practices. Shaped by an international team of mission-driven professionals, I4DI has grown into a hub for consulting excellence, ideation, and collaboration, bringing together thought leaders and changemakers from around the world who see that this work can be done better. We work purposefully to transcend the gap between knowledge and practice by combining rigorous research with real-world action to drive positive results. Underscoring this work is an unwavering commitment to promote the well-being of all people, ensure the human rights of the most vulnerable, and protect the health of our planet. We believe that this is done best when stakeholders from across sectors actively adopt a “development mindset”, seeing the push towards sustainability not as something to be pursued by a few, but rather prioritized by all. Working towards this paradigm shift is our collective responsibility to future generations, as our missions are inherently interconnected.

Job Description

I4DI is currently searching for a Senior Learning Specialist for a bid to the USAID-funded Accelerating the U.S.-India Partnership Platform (APP) activity in India to provide high quality, demand-driven monitoring, evaluation, and learning services throughout the design and implementation of USAID/India’s activities and ensuring that development activities funded by USAID/India achieve their intended results through strong performance management that advances U.S. foreign policy goals and USAID’s strategic objectives in India.

The Senior Learning Specialist will be responsible for leading and managing the technical work related to learning, adaptive management and performance management under the APP contract. Among other relevant tasks, the Senior Learning Specialist will lead all Country Development Cooperation (CDCS) learning priorities support as requested. This work will involve design, facilitation, research, analysis and preparation of key analytical work, as well as leading consultants carrying out such tasks. This individual will assist the Mission to continue operationalizing the CDCS, work with the Program Office and the technical teams to continue to operationalize the Mission’s Performance Monitoring Plan, and support technical teams in the preparation of learning agendas in line with the current CDCS.

Job Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery of training on MEL to Mission staff and partners, as appropriate, related to adaptive management and Collaborating, Learning and Adopting (CLA) concepts and practice. This candidate will also co-lead organisational development activities.
• Design projects such as: systems and stakeholder mapping; drafting of learning questions/learning agenda; contributing to utilization-focused MEL plan development; establishing a process for ongoing learning and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions, learning events, team retreats, workshops, or related convenings.
• Develop and implement knowledge management systems and approaches.
• Provide management consulting support including but not limited to strategic planning, change management, and process improvement.
• Support selection of innovative approaches for implementation and learning in activities, including in Collaborating Learning Adapting (CLA), problem-driven iterative adaptation, continuous quality improvement, action learning, appreciative inquiry, etc.
• Improve institutional and staff capacity for integrated activity design and implementation of essential elements of quality programming.
• Improve coordination and collaboration (between implementing partners (IPs), the donor community, government ministries at the central and state levels, and other stakeholders) around common development goals.
• Lead stakeholder engagement initiatives, peer-to-peer learning events and communities of practice, and other capacity strengthening initiatives to support enhanced collaboration and adaptive management practices among various activities and sectors.
• Support the strategic learning and capacity development efforts in the Mission and provide strategic oversight, technical guidance and advice, review of any technical documents/content, and provide surge support as necessary to the Mission.
• Lead and support adaptive management, external stakeholder engagement, stakeholder capacity strengthening design and implementation for identified work plan priority activities.
• Support and undertake peer-to-peer learning events, workshops and platforms, tools and resource formation and dissemination, research and data-collection, case study initiatives and others.
• Develop stakeholder-informed tools and resources to support adaptive management practices by the Mission staff and IPs for Mission activities.
• Contribute to cross-consortium learning as needed.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in International Development or related field (nutrition, public health, agriculture, etc.).
• The candidate must possess a minimum of 8 years of progressive professional experience in communication, action learning and knowledge management, and demonstrate a strong background in monitoring and evaluation.
• The candidate must demonstrate ability to manage consultants and teams to deliver high-quality analytical products.
• Previous experience with USAID-funded programs preferred.
• Local Indian nationals preferred.

How to Apply:

For more information please check the Link

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About the Organization

The Institute for Development Impact (I4DI) was established in 2014 as a center for innovation to improve global sustainability practices. Shaped by an international team of mission-driven professionals, I4DI has grown into a hub for consulting excellence, ideation, and collaboration, bringing together thought leaders and changemakers from around the world who see that this work can be done better. We work purposefully to transcend the gap between knowledge and practice by combining rigorous research with real-world action to drive positive results. Underscoring this work is an unwavering commitment to promote the well-being of all people, ensure the human rights of the most vulnerable, and protect the health of our planet. We believe that this is done best when stakeholders from across sectors actively adopt a “development mindset”, seeing the push towards sustainability not as something to be pursued by a few, but rather prioritized by all. Working towards this paradigm shift is our collective responsibility to future generations, as our missions are inherently interconnected.

Job Description

I4DI is currently seeking a Senior Organizational Development Specialist for a bid to USAID/Accelerating the U.S.-India Partnership Platform (APP) activity in India to provide high quality, demand-driven monitoring, evaluation, and learning services throughout the design and implementation of USAID/India’s activities and ensuring that development activities funded by USAID/India achieve their intended results through strong performance management that advances U.S. foreign policy goals and USAID’s strategic objectives in India.

The Organizational Development Specialist oversees organizational development and performance improvement activities to enhance and supplement USAID’s Collaborating, Learning and Adapting goals, particularly as they relate to evidence-based decision-making.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct performance and knowledge gap analyses of the Mission offices and portfolios.
• Identify short- and long-term goals for improving performance in consultation with leadership of selected technical offices.
• Develop and carry out short- and long-range development strategies and plans for selected sectors and offices.
• Monitor progress on short- and long-range strategies and make regular reports to USAID and other stakeholders (technical office leadership) as directed.
• Coordinate with Senior Communications and Knowledge Management Officer to ensure that organizational and professional development tools are managed and used/disseminated effectively.
• Engage as technical expert on various tasks as appropriate.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in International Development or related field (nutrition, public health, agriculture, etc.).
• The candidate must possess a minimum of 8 years of progressive professional experience in the field of leadership and organizational development.
• The candidate must demonstrate ability to manage consultants and teams to deliver high-quality analytical products.
• Previous experience with USAID-funded programs preferred.
• Local Indian nationals preferred.

How to Apply:

For more information please check the Link

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Organizational Overview: A pioneer in conservation leadership

This is an exciting time at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) as we are shifting our strategy for greater impact in the world, seeking to address some of the most complex challenges facing people and nature — issues such as climate change, conserving lands, waters, and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more resilient and sustainable.

Our Mission

TNC’s mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Rather than viewing development – including economic growth – and conservation as contradictory goals, TNC works to demonstrate how nature has value for people and development and how nature can provide enormous economic benefit. TNC envisions a future where people and nature can flourish together.

Our Vision

A world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfil our needs and enrich our lives.

The Conservancy Team

We achieve this through the dedicated efforts of our 3,800 diverse staff, including more than 600 scientists, all of whom support conservation in 76 countries and all 50 United States. We are striving to develop a workforce as diverse as the places where we work, and we have a deep commitment to diversity.

Organizational History

TNC is the largest conservation organisation in the world, working in all 50 states in the United States and more than 76 countries. It was incorporated as a non-profit organization in the District of Columbia on October 22, 1951. TNC is science-based and in every place, we work, we partner with governments, businesses, and local communities. TNC is advancing its mission by protecting and restoring rivers, landscapes and oceans for people and their development at an unprecedented scale; it is transforming the way humanity uses the Earth’s natural resources to sustain ourselves.

About the Employer Organization

Nature Conservancy India Solutions Private Limited (NCIS) is a private limited company incorporated under the Companies Act 2013, having it registered office in India in New Delhi. India. It is a wholly owned Indian subsidiary of The Nature Conservancy. The company currently provides technical consultancy, monitoring & evaluation and other related services in the domain of conservation and environment to its various clients within and outside India.

PRANA PROJECT

TNC has been successful in securing a significant grant from the Bezos Earth Fund for the Promoting Regenerative and No-burn Agriculture (PRANA) Project in India. Nature Conservancy India Solutions Pvt Ltd (NCIS) is providing techno-managerial services for the effective management and implementation of the project. The expected outcomes for the successful delivery of the project over four years are as follows:

• At least 6 million tonnes of CO2-e mitigation through the elimination of burning on 1 million hectares of cropland.
• At least 250,000 farmers adopt zero-burn cropping systems.
• 500 billion litres of water saved from enhanced soil health and better agronomic practices.
• A pilot financial instrument that incentivizes farmers to adopt no-burn practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

YOUR POSITION WITH TNC

The PRANA Project Coordinator will work as part of the PRANA team contributing to the analysis and development of conservation strategies. The Project Coordinator will implement, and coordinate tasks related to all aspects of the team’s portfolio. Tasks may relate to one or more functional activities, such as financial and operations support, grant management, contracts and procurement, meetings management, special events, knowledge management, tracking internal procedures, training, etc. This position will be located in Punjab (Mohali or Ludhiana or Chandigarh) and report to the PRANA Project Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Project Coordinator assists with the development, implementation, and management of PRANA’s business plans and strategies with oversight from PRANA Leadership and in partnership with implementing partners. They will critically assess project scope and objectives, ensuring all risks and dependencies are addressed in the project plan in order to deliver successful project results that support the fulfillment of the objectives. They will assist with leading the project teams to successfully achieve identified goals in the most cost-effective and time-saving manner possible. The Project Coordinator will obtain go/no-go decisions at all project decision points from the Project Leadership and identify and obtain approval for project deliverables from the appropriate staff or teams. Throughout the project lifecycle, the Project Coordinator will monitor and measure project progress, conduct corrective action as necessary, communicate project status information to all stakeholders. They will perform risk management, issue resolution, and conflict management, and collaboratively solve complex problems. They will utilize project management methodologies and processes and ensure all organizational and divisional standards are met. They will act as a resource to other staff and Project Coordinators to provide project management guidance, training, and expertise. This role is essential for ensuring smooth operations, financial management, vendor management, contract negotiation, procurement support and in providing proper logistics support to relevant program teams. They establish TNC as a major conservation partner with farmers and communities, specifically within Punjab.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Working within PRANA’s strategic goals, manages projects with several variables – set realistic deadlines, manage a timeline, and ensure accountability using including using Smartsheet system management and progress monitoring across the team, based on inputs from stakeholders and PRANA governance meetings.
• Act independently and in supervisor’s stead, as needed; exercise independent judgment to identify and solve problems;
• Coordinate the work of cross-functional, cross-divisional teams towards a desired outcome;
• Support for grant management, including coordinating reporting, scheduling and attending meetings outside of business hours, and persistently tracking and synthesizing information from a range of sources in a range of formats.
• Financial responsibility includes purchasing, negotiating, and contracting with vendors; approving expenses; and participating in budget preparation.
• Ensure programmatic commitments, Conservancy policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance; decisions may bind the organization financially or legally;
• Manage project budgets and assist with budget development related to strategic projects;
• May manage or participate in complex negotiations
• Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information.
• Build and maintain internal team document and information management systems.
• Organize, facilitate, and host events such as team retreats, workshops, and webinars, including managing logistics.
• Provide research and analysis in support of Natural Climate Solutions and Tackle Climate Change priorities.
• Travel and work flexible hours as needed.
• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.
• Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines.
• Travel frequently, working long and flexible hours as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience managing and implementing multiple projects in parallel.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience generating reports and analyzing and interpreting the data.
• Experience leading and supporting applied science projects that impact conservation.
• Proficiency to read, write and speak Punjabi is added benefit. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA or bachelor’s degree and 6-8 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience are appreciated.
• Experience, coursework, training, or knowledge of current trends in conservation, agronomy, agrobusiness, regenerative and/or sustainable agriculture highly desired.
• Successful experience contributing to work plans and implementing strategic program goals.
• Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to implement complex processes.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects or workstreams in a decentralized context to achieve optimal results.
• Ability to manage time independently and prioritize diverse responsibilities to meet deadlines.
• Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results.
• Ability to analyze information for the purpose of coordinating and planning activities and solving problems.
• Strong team player who can build relationships and work collaboratively across the organization and with partners.
• Demonstrated experience using diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate staff.
• Proficiency to read, write and speak Punjabi is added benefit.

How to Apply:

NCIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all genders with diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colours, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military or veteran status or other status protected by law.

HOW TO APPLY:

Visit this link: https://careers.nature.org/ 

To apply to position number 51806, submit resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. IST on August,5 2022.

Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.

If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.  

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of Nature Conservancy India Solutions’ background screening process.

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