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About the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA):

Established in 1976, the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is a premier institute of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, for research and capacity building for the urban sector in India. For more than 40 years now, NIUA has been actively working on bringing forth key areas of concern for urban India to build the urban discourse at various urban scales. It has utilised its competencies in research, knowledge management, policy advocacy and capacity building to address urban challenges and continuously striving to develop sustainable, inclusive, and productive urban ecosystems in the country. It has emerged as a thought leader and knowledge hub for urban development in India and is sought after by both Indian and international organisations for collaborations and partnerships in India’s urban transforming journey. NIUA is committed towards aligning its efforts towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through all its initiatives and programmes. Read more about NIUA at niua.in

 

About the Project

NIUA and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) are jointly implementing a GEF 7-funded project titled UrbanShift (Livable Cities in India: Demonstrating Sustainable Urban Planning and Development through Integrated Approaches). The project aims to transform Indian cities through integrated urban planning which would lead to reducing GHG emissions, air pollution and congestion, protecting and conserving ecologically sensitive areas by building capacity of state and city authorities. The objective of project is to demonstrate low emissions, resilient, nature-based inclusive sustainable urban development in selected cities and support scale-up nationally. The project would provide technical assistance and investment for undertaking the following activities in the target cities (Pune & Surat) and the replication cities (Agra & Puducherry):

  • Evidence-based sustainable and integrated planning;
  • Investments in low emissions, resilient, Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and mobility;
  • Innovative financing solutions for cities; and
  • Knowledge management and capacity development: Knowledge products, good practices and tools would be made available to national, state and city authorities as well as other stakeholders through the National Urban Learning Platform (NULP).

To maximise impact, the NULP will draw on the materials of the UrbanShift Global Project, providing the stakeholders with opportunities to learn from experiences both nationally and internationally. The project will also focus on enabling gender mainstreaming practices and processes through inclusion of gender expertise, stakeholder consultations with women, adoption of gender responsive planning and budgeting processes and mandatory gender assessment of all urban development projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Asst. Project Manager/ Project Coordinator (PMU) will provide managerial support to Team Lead/Project Implementation Lead - PMU (at NIUA) for executing all activities under the said GEF project. The incumbent  shall also provide technical support to the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to execute projects as per the best practices in the relevant sector. Under the guidance and direct supervision Team Lead/Project Implementation Lead, the Asst. Project Manager/ Project Coordinator (PMU) shall undertake the following tasks:

  • In consultation with the Team Lead/Project Implementation Lead - PMU support planning, coordinating and monitoring the activities of the Project at national and city level.
  • Actively coordinate with the project executing agency/ies and other responsible parties and contracted institutions to monitor their activities, and collate feedback on progress in project implementation.
  • Ensure that project implementation is carried out according to the project document and the outputs are delivered and outcomes achieved within the approved timeframe and budget.
  • Maintain regular communication with relevant stakeholders at the city level.
  • Organize and facilitate city level Coordination Group meetings and other project meetings;
  • Liaise with concerned local government bodies on a regular basis to ensure their active & effective participation in the project.
  • Integrate the databases and systems developed as part of the projects and enhance the ICCC to deliver integrated planning approaches.
  • Identify the capacity development needs of ULBs and arrange for necessary trainings in consultation with UNEP and UrbanShift Global Platform.
  • Support preparation of knowledge products and their dissemination to all relevant institutes and stakeholders.
  • Support development of Project Specific Website and its integration with NULP and other knowledge platforms of NIUA including linkage with UrbanShift global website to share the knowledge products and tools developed under this project.
  • Track project achievements against the Results Framework, Core Indicator worksheet and Gender Action Plan.
  • Ensure effective financial management and reporting as per UNEP’s financial guidelines.
  • Prepare quarterly progress reports and quarterly financial reports.
  • Provide technical guidance on the procurement of consultants, including drafting terms of reference (TORs), defining evaluation criteria, and advising on contract structures.
  • Advise on best practices and methodologies for procuring consultants to carry out knowledge works, ensuring compliance with institutional procurement policies and guidelines.
  • Ensure that all procurement processes comply with relevant procurement laws, rules, and regulations of the funding agency or organization.
  • Identify risks associated with the procurement of consultants and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
  • Participate in the periodic review meetings and discussions related to project implementation, monitoring and follow-up.
  • Any other duty and responsibility assigned by the National Project Director (NPD) and Team Lead/Project Implementation Lead - PMU at NIUA.

EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES:

  • On-time and high-quality delivery of project outputs and reports;
  • Up-to-date presentations for internal and external audiences;
  • Frequent coordination meetings with all stakeholders at city level for output delivery ;
  • Project Specific Website and integration of NULP with UrbanShift; and
  • Enhance the ICCC to deliver integrated planning approaches.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Master’s degree (preferably in Urban Planning/ Environment/ Water/ Engineering/ Public Policy/ Economics/ International Relations, or related fields) with an understanding of the integrated sustainable planning, Nature-based Solutions (NbS), gender-sensitive planning, low-carbon mobility, etc. and previous experience in program implementation or project management.
  • Proficiency in use of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), AutoCAD and GIS softwares (ArcMap, AutoCAD Map, QGIS, etc.).
  • Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, with an ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure.

DESIRABLE:

  • Experience of working with Central Govt./ State Govt./ National Urban Missions (SMART City, AMRUT, etc.)/ Multilateral and bilateral organizations/ Local Bodies/ Resource centers/ NGOs/ Communities.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English. A good command over regional language (of project cities) and Hindi is desirable.
  • Procurement certifications are desirable and will be considered an asset.

AGE LIMIT: Upper age limit for the post shall be 40 years.

REPORTING STRUCTURE: Asst. Project Manager/ Project Coordinator (PMU) will report to the Team Lead/Project Implementation Lead - PMU at NIUA.

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Last Date to Apply: 
Monday, 28 October 2024
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