Job Opportunity for Research Assistant at UNDP in Dehradun

Office/Unit/Project Description

The Centre for Policy & Good Governance (CPPGG) Uttarakhand has been set up to assist in bringing about governance reforms through studies, training, knowledge sharing and promotion of good ideas. CPPGG is deemed to act as the think tank in the State which will help in improving the research & analytics for preparing a better planning & policy framework. The think tank is presently functioning as an autonomous body with a governing council headed by Chief Minister and Chief Secretary and has experts from various prestigious institutions as members. The institution is mandated to identify the bottlenecks in the growth trajectory of the State and firm up solutions to address the same. UNDP will support the State Government in the technical empowerment of the CPPGG, Uttarakhand by recruiting sectoral experts in mutually agreed sectors which are beneficial for the economic growth of the State and manage the policy development for fostering economic growth and inclusive development through SDGs, under the leadership and guidance of Department of Planning. 

In the context of the above, UNDP Uttarakhand seeks to engage one Research Assistant to assist the experts at CPPGG with the preparation of status notes and way forward on Global Goals in Uttarakhand to be a part of the PMU in CPPGG and work closely with relevant government departments, technical agencies, UN agencies, civil society organization and academic institutions to provide the requisite impetus to the state government’s initiative in rolling out the SDGs and accelerating economic growth. The services of the Research Assistant is required in doing the desk research to work towards generating awareness on SDG VISION 2030 of Uttarakhand and help build necessary capacity amongst internal and external stakeholders. She/he will be assisting team members in developing, managing, co-coordinating, networking, implementing, and monitoring a communication and capacity-building strategy and associated products and activities on a regular basis with public audiences, with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, and generating support for the SDG VISION 2030 targets set by the Government of Uttarakhand. 

The Research Assistant would be placed at CPPGG, Secretariat, Uttarakhand.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in CSR and Private Sector engagement in SDG acceleration in Uttarakhand

• Assist in planning CSR and Private sector workshops to align their work with SDGs.
• Aligning CSR funds in the state with SDGs
• Assist in mobilizing CSR funding for SDG acceleration as per Vision 2030 of the state.
• Conduct research, collect data, organize meetings and coordinate with relevant stakeholders (CSR and others). 

Conduct primary and secondary research related to CSR as per the requirement of CPPGG and the Government for SDG integration and acceleration.                  

• Coordinate with stakeholders and assist in organizing meetings, CSR workshops, CSR awards and CSR capacity development workshops.           

Compile background information on CSR at CPPGG and provide another desk research-related support. 

• Collection of background information on various SDGs, priority thematic areas of the government related to SDG integration and acceleration.     
• Analyze background information and interpret it into articles, draft policy briefs, etc.

Assist in technical support in SDG-related activities, such as aligning CSR budgets with SDGs, localization of SDGs, etc.

• Assist in technical support to colleagues for CSR SDG-related activities i.e., communication, dashboard, capacity development, etc.        
• Assist in aligning CSR budget with SDG i.e., CSR SDG Budgeting                  
• Assist in integration of SDGs into CSR reporting.               

Data Entry and Analysis and developing SDG Indexes.

• Assist in data entry into the SDG dashboard.
• Analysis of data and its interpretation for compiling reports and briefs                      
• Assis in developing SDG indexes and their monitoring.       
• Assist in Training Plans and Packages to fast-track the achievement of Sustainable Development
• Goals Assist in implementing digital media and communication strategies for CPPGG.
• The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization 

Direct Reporting To:   CSR and Private Sector Engagement Analyst, Uttarakhand

Overall Reporting To:    Chief Adviser – SDG Acceleration Unit

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Secondary education is required. 
• A university degree (bachelors’ degree) in Economics, Development Studies, Social Science, Management, or a related field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years with secondary education or 1 year with bachelors’ degree of relevant experience in Desk Research with the Government at the national level or sub-national level.

Skills:

• Good exposure to CSR mobilization processes, tools and techniques.
• Experience working in CSR research work will be an added advantage.
• Understanding and awareness about CSR.
• Development and Operational Effectiveness
• Excellent analytical skills particularly with social processes.
• Good communication and drafting skills