Senior Programme Advisor
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Project Description
About the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)
Established in 1976, the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is a premier institute of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, for research and capacity building for urban sector in India. NIUA’s broad objective is to bridge the gap between research and practice on issues related to urbanisation. For more than 45 years now, NIUA has been the vanguard for contributing to and building the urban narrative for a fast-evolving urban India. The Institute has been actively working on bringing forth key areas of concern for urban India in order to build the discourse at various scales. It has utilised its competencies in research, knowledge management, policy advocacy and capacity building to address urban challenges and continuously strive to develop sustainable, inclusive and productive urban ecosystems in the country.
About the National geospatial Knowledge‐based land Survey of urban Habitations
NAKSHA is spearheaded by the Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development. The core objective of this programme is to create land records in urban areas, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and up-to-date information. This will be piloted in more than 150 cities across the country, with a focus on empowering urban citizens, improving ease of living, and facilitating better urban planning.
Job Description
Key Responsibility Areas
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Oversee the entire programme, ensuring alignment with the programme objectives.
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Support Senior officers of Department in overall strategic decisions w.r.t. NAKSHA programme
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Ensure coordination and from other line Ministries and Departments like MoHUA, MoPR, among others
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Overall progress monitoring of NAKSHA and coordination with the states/ UTs.
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Prepare detailed reports, policy briefs, and strategic documents that provide insights into the progress and challenges of the programme.
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Deliver training programmes for government officials and other stakeholders involved in programme implementation.
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Manage high-level stakeholder engagement.
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Establish collaborations and partnerships with academic institutions, administrative training institutes, research agencies, scientific laboratories and industry bodies.
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Organise industry workshops and summits.
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Capture, organise, and disseminate the knowledge created through the programme.
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Develop workflows, road maps and roll-out plans for various components of the programme.
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Continuously innovate and improve the programme’s framework and implementation strategies.
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Execute other works entrusted by senior officers of the Department/ Ministry
Work Experience Required
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Minimum 15 years of work experience in handling government projects and programmes.
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Experience in strategic planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of large-scale projects.
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Understanding of the urban sector, and knowledge of key national missions including (but not limited to) the Smart Cities Mission, Swachh Bharat Mission, and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation.
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Understanding of the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme.
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Excellent verbal communication skills.
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Excellent presentation and policy-writing skills.
Educational Qualifications Required Essential:
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Master’s degree in Planning/ Public Policy/ Urban Management/ Public Administration/ Business Administration/ Technology/ Engineering, or equivalent.
Remuneration
At par with the standards established by DoLR, commensurate with experience and skills. Proof of past remuneration (last received salary/ monthly contract payment) would be required.
Application Process
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Applications to be only submitted online through NIUA’s portal.
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Only candidates whose applications are complete in all regard and adhere to the prescribed format will be considered.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Last Date to Apply: 18 July 2025
