Job Opportunity for National Programme Manager at UNDP in New Delhi, India

UNDP

**Job Title:** National Programme Manager

 

**Job Location:** New Delhi, India

 

**About UNDP:** The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities, and protect the planet.  It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life.  The UNDP’s Country Programme Document (2023-2027) focuses on sustainable and inclusive growth, aiming to improve economic opportunities and social protection, particularly for marginalized communities.

 

**Job Description:**

 

The National Programme Manager will be responsible for the development, design, and implementation of various projects under the Sustainable and Inclusive Growth portfolio. This involves close collaboration with project teams and other program portfolios to ensure harmonized efforts.  Key responsibilities include:

 

* **Project Management:** Effective planning, development, and implementation of projects, ensuring adherence to UNDP policies, UN rules, and donor requirements.  This includes financial management, progress monitoring, and addressing operational challenges.  Utilizing Result Based Management (RBM) tools for impact monitoring.

* **Stakeholder Engagement:**  Liaising with government agencies, the private sector, and other partners to facilitate project implementation and build strong relationships.  This includes acting as a project supervisor, setting goals, conducting performance reviews, and participating in recruitment processes.

* **Resource Mobilization:** Conducting research and analysis to identify funding opportunities, developing project proposals, and collaborating with the partnerships team and other UN agencies to secure resources.  This includes leading consultations on project formulation and agreements and coordinating with donor agencies.

* **Strategic Contributions:** Preparing inputs for strategic and policy documents, coordinating with technical advisors, and ensuring effective project formulation leading to approvals.

* **Team Management & Knowledge Sharing:** Supporting project teams in report preparation, organizing events, identifying capacity development needs, and overseeing quality assurance of communications and knowledge products.  Representing UNDP in relevant meetings and fora, contributing to UN work in India, and sharing best practices.

 

 

**Experience Required:**

 

* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (post Master’s degree) OR 7 years (post Bachelor’s degree) in programme/project management within international development organizations, bilateral agencies, or international NGOs.

* Proven experience in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team environments.

* Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of the project cycle (design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation).

* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.

* Strong analytical skills.

* Experience working with UNDP or another UN agency is highly desirable.

 

 

**Education:**

 

* Master’s degree in Public Administration, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a closely related field; OR

* Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a closely related field.

 

 

**Required Languages:**

 

Fluency in English and Hindi is essential.

 

**Contract Duration:** 1 year with the possibility of extension.

 

**Grade:** NPSA-10

 

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