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With projects and programmes in every state and union territory in India, UNDP works with national and subnational government, and diverse development actors to deliver people-centric results, particularly for the most vulnerable and marginalized communities. As the integrator for collective action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the UN system, we are committed to supporting the Government of India’s national development vision and priorities and accelerating the achievement of the SDGs for the people and the planet.
UNDP India’s new Country Programme (2023-2027) builds on our prior work and aims to provide an integrated approach to development solutions in three strategic portfolios:
· Strong, accountable, and evidence-led institutions for accelerated achievement of the SDGs
· Enhanced economic opportunities and social protection to reduce inequality, with a focus on the marginalized
· Climate-smart solutions, sustainable ecosystems, and resilient development for reduced vulnerability
South-South cooperation, gender equality and social inclusion are promoted across the pillars. The Programme is supported by a framework of renewed partnerships and blended finance solutions, strategic innovation and accelerator labs, and data and digital architecture.
You are invited to join a team of future-smart development professionals to support India in achieving the national and globally agreed goals. As part of the UNDP team, your focus will be to work with diverse stakeholders to find country-specific solutions that lead to sustainable development and reach those furthest behind first.
3. Office/Unit/Project Description
UNDP has entered a partnership with theGovernment of Jammu and Kashmir by bringing on board required technical sectoral expertise to the Department of Planning Development and Monitoring to work across departments to drive an integrated development agenda to promote faster achievement of Sustainable Development Goals in the UT. In line with the Indian model of SDG localization led by NITI Aayog, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir intends to establish a Sustainable Development Goals Coordination Centre (SDGCC) under the Directorate of Economics & Statistics. UNDP proposes technical support to SDGCC in Jammu and Kashmir guided by the MOU signed between NITI Aayog and UT of Jammu and Kashmir and through the partnership model agreed by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. The team is expected to catalyze the actions around achieving the Global Goals by 2030 by performing the role of a think tank and solutions provider to the UT.
SDGCC is envisaged as a think tank, for providing high quality, cutting-edge policy and integrated advisory services to the State and UT departments to accelerate economic, social, and environmental goals. It seeks to promote whole of the government approach by bringing together various departments and communities to create sustainable solutions to social problems. SDGCC will promote data driven decision making by undertaking high quality analytics based on granular data. It will also establish tech enabled monitoring tools for greater effectiveness.
4. Job Purpose and Scope of Work
A. Main Purpose:
UNDP proposes to engage a Project Associate – Data Analysis to support SDGCC Jammu and Kashmir leading the activities related to data analytics of the centre. S/He will have multi-sectoral experience and possess programme management, partnership development, and coordination skills to manage the Data Analytics to support the SDGCC at Jammu and Kashmir in its efforts to enhance development effectiveness by improving systems, tools and mechanisms for policy and strategy planning, reporting, monitoring, analysis, and evaluation .S/He will ensure engagement of all direct stakeholders and delivery of project objectives, in coordination with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
B. Duties and Responsibilities: S/He will be responsible for the following:
· Develop a framework for SDG monitoring and data management system for collecting, validating and analyzing data on progress of SDGs
· Manage and update the State Indicator Framework for SDGCC aligned with NITI Ayog and MoSPI requirements.
· Manage and update the District Indicator Framework for SDGCC DocuSign Envelope
· Analyse existing and emerging data gaps on SDG SIF and DIF and suggest corrective measures to planning department
· Continuous updating and developing results monitoring frameworks, including establishing baselines and setting targets as per directions given by government
· Develop capacity of line departments for more responsive and accountable governance, through IT based tools
· Responsible for coordinating with the various departments, SDG wise, to help them collect gender sensitive and sex disaggregated data and use the same for effective monitoring of progress on SDGs
· Help identify different sources of Data portals and data collection mechanisms related to Departments, schemes, districts, cooperatives etc. and adapt them for the SDG Dashboard · Identify qualitative and quantitative data sources and set up mechanisms for timely and quality data reporting as well as capturing lessons learnt
· Generate high quality monitoring reports using data analytics, at agreed intervals, including on specific themes that help review progress and programme strategy
· Creating framework for competitive ranking of Districts & Departments
· Build capacity of Division / District based Statistical Officers in establishing simple processes and capacity building at the District Office level for collecting quality data for management and accountability in line with SDG VISION 2030 Document
· Deliver M&E related training to above mentioned staff members and other nodal officers of the government
· Performing other duties within the purview of the programme and any related activities as assigned by the SDGCC Project Head, UNDP
· Prepare Progress reports, meeting minutes, consultation reports in district and divisional level
· Support in data analytics for decision making at the departments
Institutional Arrangement
Direct Reporting To1 : Public Policy Analyst, SDG Coordination Centre, Jammu and Kashmir, NPSA8
Overall Reporting To2 : Policy Specialist, SDGs, NPSA 9, SDG Acceleration Unit
Reportees to this position (if applicable): Nil
Competencies
Core
Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Business Management -Results based
Management Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results
Business Management -Working with Evidence and Data
Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making
Digital and Innovation- Data Analysis
Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data (including Real-Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making.
Programme and Policy- SDG Integration
SDG monitoring and reporting
External Relations and Advocacy -Event Planning & Execution
Ability to plan, manage and execute of public and private events to ensure that they support and amplify individual communications and advocacy initiatives, as well as UNDP’s overall brand and mandate.
Digital and Innovation- Data Collection
Being skilled in Data Sorting, Data Cleaning, Survey Administration, Presentation and Reporting including collection of Real-Time Data (e.g. mobile data, satellite data, sensor data).
Required Skills and Experience
Min. Education requirements
High School Education Or Bachelor’s degree in development economics, statistics, public administration, public policy, or related social science field would be given due consideration
Min. years of relevant work experience
At least 6 years’ experience of working on Data related works at the grass root level with high school or 3 years with Bachelor’s Degree
Required skills
- Work experience in SDG/development sector related monitoring framework or implementation will be mandatory
- Excellent data analytical skills and interpretation.
- Must have ability to write clearly and concisely, and have sound quantitative skills (managing,analyzing and interpreting data).
- Knowledge of data science, skills to develop data management tools, organize and maintain databases and operate data visualization technologies
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
- Experience on project management, good computer knowledge and Proficiency of MS Office.
- Knowledge to draft or execute a data strategy or a data management framework
- Broad knowledge and understanding of development issues for the State of Jammu and Kashmir
Required Language(s)
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English is essential. Knowledge of local language is desirable.
Professional Certificates Nil
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