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Project Associate – UNDP India
UNDP India • Raipur, Chhattisgarh • via DevInfo.in
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UNDP has worked in India since 1951 in almost all areas of human development, from democratic governance to poverty eradication, to sustainable energy and environmental management. UNDP’s programmes are aligned with national priorities and are reviewed and adjusted annually.

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UNDP is currently working in various areas concerning sustainable development, from systems and institutional strengthening to inclusive growth and sustainable livelihoods, as well as sustainable energy, environment and resilience. The Climate Change, Resilience and Energy portfolio at UNDP is organized around the thematic areas of climate change adaptation and mitigation; disaster management and resilience; and access to clean and efficient energy.

UNDP and FCDO (Govt. of UK) have entered into a partnership to implement the Infrastructure for Climate Resilient Growth – Extended Phase (ICRG-EP), to be implemented in States of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Infrastructure for Climate Resilient Growth (ICRG) is a technical assistance program of FCDO and Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India aimed at enhancing the capacities of vulnerable groups for addressing climate change risks through integrating climate concerns into planning and implementation of rural infrastructural development programmes like the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA– piloting them at grass root level and strengthening capacities of various stakeholders in the planning/ implementing value chain.

This will be achieved through the following interventions in the project States:
• Awareness and scientific knowledge of the States on climate change impacts, vulnerabilities and adaptation/mitigation strategies for rural development are enhanced.
• Institutional and stakeholders’ capacities for coordination, planning, implementation and monitoring of climate informed actions at different levels within the States are strengthened and
• Potential for mainstreaming climate concerns in development programmes to be replicated and upscaled through knowledge exchange and interstate learning.

Project Associate, NRM (NPSA 6)

Degree Level First Terminal University Level

Qualification 4 years or more

Vacancy Type National Personnel Service Agreement

Contract Duration 1 Year with Possibility for extension

Education & Work Experience Bachelor’s Degree

Required Languages English and Hindi

The Project Associate, NRM will be primarily responsible for planning and implementing the natural resource management related works along with the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA programme in the State. S/he will also be responsible for providing training and capacity building support to various stakeholders at State, district, block and GP levels. S/he will also be responsible liaising with other department like the Soil Conservation, Forest, Irrigation, Agriculture, etc. to ensure inter departmental coordination for NRM related programme interventions. S/he will help in tracking the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA outcomes and implementation challenges as well as formulating action points to address these challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Project Associate, NRM is to be hired for the project implementation unit at the State Project Management Unit, Chhattisgarh. S/he will be based at Raipur, Chhattisgarh and work under the guidance and direct supervision of the State Project Manager, ICRG Chhattisgarh. The secondary reporting would be to the National Project Manager, UNDP India. As this is a full-time position, s/he cannot hold any other job/assignments during this assignment.
• Contribute to the convergence of ICRG principles and techniques in the State programme like Narva, Garuva, Ghuruva aur Baadi (NGGB) in Chhattisgarh.
• Provide handholding and capacity building support to the government counterparts in the MGNREGS and NGGB programmes in the state.
• Liaison with line departments like Soil Conservation, Forest, Irrigation, Agriculture and other line departments to ensure inter departmental coordination for Programme interventions.
• Facilitate training programmes and exposure visits to the ICRG sites.
• Contribute to the case studies and other documentation to be undertaken in Chhattisgarh.
• Assist in Conceptualising, facilitating in the preparation of Manuals, Modules and learning material for cascading training on GIS assisted plan.
• Coordinate with and support to Master trainers and field trainers for quality training of Technical Assistants and other field level functionaries on GIS assisted plan especially in selected States.
• Support in preparation of progress reports and other MIS to be prepared at the State PMU level.
• Any other responsibility related to the project assigned by state climate change nodal officer and State Project Manager.

Competencies
• Ability to work in small teams, and flexible ways of working.
• Familiarity with government policies, programmes and government operational systems in India.
• Experience in Liaisoning with different Ministries/ Depts./ agencies for implementation of the Scheme.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Minimum qualification of Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Agricultural Engineering (B.Tech or B.E.)

Experience:
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Good understanding of Mahatma Gandhi NREGA programme.
• Experience in designing and planning NRM structures.
• Experience of working with Central and/or State Governments/NGOs/ Civil
• Society on similar assignments will be preferred.
• Experience on climate change programmes would be an asset.
• Familiarity with the working environment and professional standards of international organizations and national and State Governments.

Language Requirement: Good knowledge of written and spoken English and Hindi is essential.

Travel:
• This position would require travel to project sites within the State.
• For specific meetings and consultations, the incumbent would have to travel to other Project States as well as to New Delhi.

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Chhattisgarh Forest Department


छत्तीसगढ़ वन विभाग - 1080+Forest Ranger ,Forest Guard
Chhattisgarh Forest Department • Raipur, Chhattisgarh • via Govt Jobs MP
₹24K a month
Full–time
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Job description
The Chhattisgarh Forests Department has recently released a notification for Forest Ranger and Forest Guard posts. There is a total of 1080+ vacancies for a Forest Ranger, Forest Guard will be released. Interested candidates can apply online for Forest Ranger, Forest Guard recruitment at http://forest.cg.gov.in/ Candidates will have to read the notification carefully to know all the eligibility criteria for Chhattisgarh Forests Department Forest Ranger, Forest Guard Vacancy 2024.

Post Name – Forest Ranger, Forest Guard

Jobs Location – Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Number Of Posts – 1080+

Department Name- Chhattisgarh Forest Department

Salary: Rs. 25,000-35,000/- Per Month

Last Date – 26-12-2024

Apply Mode – Apply online

Educational Qualification – 10th,12th

Selection Process

Written Tests, Interviews, and document verification will be conducted for the selection of suitable candidates for the Chhattisgarh Forest Department Vacancy.

How to Apply for Chhattisgarh Forest Department Recruitment: You Can Apply Online Application Form For Chhattisgarh Forest Department Forest Ranger, Forest Guard Recruitment 2024 From the Chhattisgarh Urban Shelter Improvement Board Official Website http://forest.cg.gov.in/

Important Links

Official Website – PDF LINK

Notification Pdf – http://forest.cg.gov.in/