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UN VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENTINDR001398--Socio-economic and Livelihoods AssociateThe United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.General InformationCountry of AssignmentIndiaHost InstituteUnited Nations Development ProgrammeVolunteer CategoryNational SpecialistNumber of Volunteer1Duration12 monthsExpected Starting Date21-03-2018 11:56Duty StationDehradun [IND]Assignment PlaceFamily Duty StationAssignment Place RemarkFamily Duty StationLiving ConditionsUttarkashi is a district in the Garhwal division of the Uttarakhand state in northern India, and has its headquarters in the city of Uttarkashi. Gangotri National Park is located in this District. The park area forms a viable continuity between Govind National Park and Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. High ridges, deep gorges and precipitous cliffs, rocky craggy glaciers and narrow valleys characterize the area. There is a high variation in the elevation gradients from 1,800 to 7,083m.Assignment DetailsAssignment TitleSocio-economic and Livelihoods Associate3619509239257183752923925Organizational Context & Project DescriptionThe Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India along with UNDP has commenced a new GEF funded project: SECURE Himalaya (Securing livelihoods, conservation, sustainable use and restoration of high range Himalayan ecosystems) in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim.The project aims to support the Government of India and State Governments to effectively promote sustainable land and forest management in alpine pastures and forests in high range Indian Himalayan ecosystems that secure sustainable livelihoods and community resilience and ensures conservation of globally significant biodiversity and threatened species. It will engineer a paradigm shift from the current approach of conservation to demonstrate a new approach of landscape based conservation. This is an integrated approach, which focuses on working with various sectors and partners in areas within and outside protected areas, to effectively reduce threats to biodiversity of local, national and global significance.The project will build up on the existing socio-economic development efforts in the region, for evolving innovative and participatory models for sustainable use of natural resources. It aims to achieve the objective of conservation by engaging local communities and collaborating with government and non-government agencies for conservation and promotion of sustainable resource use and livelihood.The project would be implemented over a period of six years in the high altitude trans-Himalayan region and has the following major outcomes: (1) Improved management of high range Himalayan landscapes for conservation of Snow Leopard and other endangered species and their habitats and sustaining ecosystem services; (2) Improved and diversified livelihood strategies and improved capacities of community and government institutions for sustainable natural resource management and conservation; (3) Enhanced enforcement, monitoring and cooperation to reduce wildlife crime and related threats; (4) Effective knowledge management and information systems established for promotion of sustainable management practices in the High range Himalayan ecosystems.The project falls under GEF -6 Programme 3 Global Partnership on Wildlife Conservation and Crime Prevention for Sustainable Development, comprising one global coordination project and a series of national projects. The project will be led by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and UNDP with the state governments of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim.UNDP seeks to engage the services of a UNV to support the State Government in implementation of the project at the landscape level. S/he will work under the overall supervision of State Nodal Officer and direct supervision of Divisonal Forest Officer/District Collector in close coordination with National Project Management Unit, State Team and UNDP. S/he would be responsible for the implementation of the project activities in the socio-economic and livelihoods sector at the landscape level in the state. As this is a full– time position, UNV cannot hold any other assignments during this assignment.Sustainable Development Goals15. Life on LandUNV Focus AreaCommunity resilience environment & disaster reductionTask descriptionUnder the overall supervision of the State Nodal Officer, direct supervision of the Divisional Forest Officer/District Collector (coordination with the National Project Management Unit/ Programme Manager, UNDP/, when required), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:Support the National team, State Project Officer and LLPMU in preparation of the Annual Workplans (AWPs) especially in design of the activities to be undertaken at the landscape level w.r.t the project results framework and tracking tools.Support the team in project implementation at the landscape level particularly in the effective and quality delivery of socio-economic/ livelihood activities under the approved AWP.Support the team in monitoring and evaluation of project activities at the landscape pile information required for preparation and submission of Project Implemenatation Reviews, Quarterly Progress Reports, Annual Progress Reports and other relevant progress reports.Keep close coordination with the state and landscape level government agencies and relevant line departments, civil society organizations, academic and research institutions, community level institutions and local communities to build convergence of programmes and resources in implementation of project activities.Support the team to organize community level meetings, trainings, workshops and exposure visits.Mobilize/capacitate/strengthen local communities, organizations and partners for management of natural resources, communityresources and sustainable livelihoods.Support the team in linking sectoral plan recommendations with various programmes, policies and schemes of the government especially in the context of sustainable livelhoods and leveraging funds for achieving the outcomes of the project.Conduct village level social and resource utilization surveys and map existing user rights.Facilitate the formulation of village level micro plans and their implementation.Conduct and promote activities that will result in women empowerment and conservation of natural resources in the project landscape.Plan community-based sustainable resource governance systems and demonstrate the same.Help in resource mobilization by developing proposals or identifying fund raising opportunities for sub-projects for sustainable livelihood promotion in the project state.Support consultants in conducting mid-term and terminal evaluation of the project.Contribute to knowledge management at the primary level (case studies, lessons learnt, achievements and successes)The UN Volunteer may be required to undertake some administrative tasks.Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:- Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day)- Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country- Provide annual and end of assignment reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities using UNV’s Volunteer Reporting Application- Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.- Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers- Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.Results/Expected OutputsAnnual Workplans (AWPs) prepared in accordance with the project results framework and tracking tools.Effective implementation of the activities at the landscape level particularly in the socio-economic/ livelihood sector under the approved AWP.Timely preparation and submission of Project Implemenatation Reviews, Quarterly Progress Reports, Annual Progress Reports and other relevant progress reports.Effective coordination with state and landscape level government agencies and relevant line departments, civil society organizations, academic and research institutions, community level institution and local communities to build convergence of programmes and resources.Local communities, organizations and partners mobilized, capacitated and strengthened for management of natural resources, community resources and sustainable livelihoods.Sectoral plan recommendations linked with various programmes, policies and schemes of the government especially in the context of sustainable livelhoods and implemented through leveraging and convergence of co-finance in project areas.Village level social and resource utilization surveys conducted and existing user rights mapped.Village level micro plans developed and implementedHigh altitude Himalayan biodiversity conservation mainstreamed into service sectors (like that of tourism)Ecologically sustainable community owned ecosystem based enterprises established and scaled up.Knowledge products developed (case studies, achievements and successes of the project)A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developedThe development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); ? Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment ? A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development dur-ing the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developedQualifications/RequirementsRequired Degree LevelMaster degree or equivalentEducation - Additional CommentsMaster’s Degree in the field of Social sciences/Economics/Social Work/ Sociology/Rural Developement/Natural Resource Mangement or related fieldOutstanding communication, management and organizational skillsFamiliarity with the working environment and professional standards of international organizations.Required experience36 monthsExperience RemarkAt least 3 years experience in implementation of community based natural resource management projects, especially in Himalayan landscapes.Working with GoI institutions on livelihood promotion/community empowerment/ natural resource managementProficiency in English and local languageLanguageEnglish (Mandatory) , Level - FluentArea of ExpertiseOther energy, environment and climate change related experience MandatoryArea of Expertise RequirementEnergy, environment and sustainable natural resource managementNeed Driving LicenceNoCompetencies & ValuesAccountability Communication Integrity Professionalism Working in TeamsConditions of Service and other informationCondition of ServiceClick here to view Conditions of ServiceConditions of Service:The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.Travel to duty station (if applicable) and a Settling-In-Grant will be provided in the event the duty station is not within commuting distance from the place of recruitment. The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as finalrepatriation (if applicable) and resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.Furthermore, in non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC, a Well-Being Differential (WBD) on a monthly basis will be provided.DisclaimerUnited Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme which welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. ................
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