Project Associate - Advancing Gender Budgeting

 UN Women

Project Associate - Advancing Gender Budgeting in Select States in India (Open to Indian National Only)

 

Location :	New Delhi, INDIA
Application Deadline :	05-Jan-21 (Midnight New York, USA)
Additional Category :	Gender Equality
Type of Contract :	Service Contract
Post Level :	SB-3
Languages Required :	English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)	01-Feb-2021
Duration of Initial Contract :	One Year (Renewable -Subject to availability of Funds)
Expected Duration of Assignment :	One Year (Renewable – Subject to availability of Funds)
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men and the third gender as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. All human development and human rights issues involve gender dimensions. UN Women globally focuses on key priority areas that are fundamental to women’s equality, and that can unlock progress across the board. UN Women’s priority areas include increasing women’s leadership and participation in political spaces, ending violence against women, enhancing women’s economic empowerment, engaging in all aspects of women peace and security processes, making gender equality central to national planning and budgeting through Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) and advancing gender in intergovernmental processes. UN Women’s work on GRB involves ensuring that national planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation processes incorporate a gender perspective. UN Women’s GRB projects at the regional and country level have made significant contribution towards this by building political support, developing technical resources and capacities, generating good practices for improving women's access to services and increasing accountability for Gender Equality and Women’s empowerment (GEWE).  At the forefront of global, regional and local advocacy for application of GRB, UN Women has built partnerships with diverse government, inter-governmental and non-governmental partners to further efforts and demonstrate GRB’s relevance to sustainable development, aid effectiveness, public sector reform and financing for development. In 2004-05, the report of the expert group of classification of government expenditure became instrumental in laying out the road map for GRB in India. This was followed by the adoption of “Budgeting for Gender Equity” as mission statement by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Government of India (GoI). In 2005-06, the Ministry of Finance, GoI introduced Gender Budget Statement (GBS) which aimed to reflect the quantum of budgetary allocations for projects/schemes that substantially benefit women. Another important mechanism institutionalised by the Ministry of Finance was setting up of Gender Budget Cells (GBCs) which serve as focal points for mainstreaming gender through GRB. The rigour has been replicated in at least 19 states, some of which have produced GBS and set up GBCs. UN Women’s India Country Office (ICO), based in New Delhi, India, is currently implementing a project with the objective of identifying strategies and operational approaches to strengthen on-going efforts in the area of GRB. Insights generated from this project will enable key stakeholders at the national and regional level to accelerate their efforts to ensure that women’s priorities are adequately reflected in national budgeting processes, and to make concrete changes for adequate resource allocation towards women’s priorities. Taking this forward proposes to provide the requisite technical assistance and operational support on GRB at the National level and to the four state governments of Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Manipur. The technical assistance will be for strengthening GRB initiatives over the next two years through establishing relevant gender responsive policy tools for the larger impact of having inclusive and gender sensitive projects and schemes of the government at the national and State level. Leveraging on the institutional capacity, past work and established networks and partnerships, UN Women through this project will create an enabling environment by building capacities of key stakeholders to address gender issues and be instrumental in making the planning and budgeting process in the Government gender responsive.  This project focuses on the following dimensions: ·        Create and strengthen institutional structures for GRB and institute methodological changes in

 IPPF South Asia Regional Office (SARO)

Global Lead, Impact & Evidence

 

Closing date: 23 January 2021

Based in New Delhi, India

 

IPPF South Asia Regional Office (SARO) is seeking applications from individuals for the position of Global Lead, Impact & Evidence. 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Job Title:		Division:
Global Lead, Impact & Evidence		Programme Delivery & Capacity Sharing
Location:	Responsible to:		Date:
Delhi, IPPF South Asia Regional Office	Regional Director, South Asia Regional Office Dotted line to Director, ProgrammeDelivery & Capacity Sharing		January2021

 

Organizational Context

IPPF is a charity that, building on a proud history of 65 years of achievement, is leading a locally owned, globally connected civil society movement that provides and enables services and champions sexual and reproductive health and rights for all, especially the under-served. IPPF is acting through its network of over a 100 Member Associations working across the globe. In 2019, we delivered 252.3 million sexual and reproductive health services.

 

In the last ten-months, IPPF embarked on a profound and transformative organizational change journey. IPPF is changing by choice, for choice its governance and operations, focusing on how the Federation can become more member-led, transparent, and learning-focused. So that in the medium and long term, the Federation will be more strategically positioned to respond with agility to the needs of women, girls, and all the people it serves.

 

To reach this ambition for our organization, a new Impact &Evidence function has been created to support IPPF Member Associations and Secretariat staff to better collect, analyze, present and utilize data and evidence at country, regional and global levels.

 

Currently, IPPF is looking for a passionate, open, dynamic and driven professional interested in leading the operationalization and development of this new organizational function within the Federation.

 

You will come with advanced experience on gathering evidence, evaluation and research and utilize evidence to inform organizational strategies and decision-making.

 

JOB PURPOSE

Impact management is critical in order to ensure sustainable change in the lives of people who are at the core of IPPF’s mission.  

The post will ensure the collation, analysis and utilisation of evidence to drive impact of IPPF’s interventions,for effective programme decisions and advocacy. The aim is to ensure that a strategic, integrated approach maximises success in delivering on the outcomes and deliverables of the IPPF Strategic Plan 2016-2022; and the development of a strong performance framework for the next Strategic Plan.

Working with external partners, the post will also ensure strong IPPF’s engagement in global conversations and platforms to assess impact of reproductive health interventions.

 

KEY TASKS

Please describe the main activities undertaken by the job holder.  The list need not be exhaustive but should reflect the most important features of the job.

 

Strategic and integrated approach

1.      Shape and articulate the impact of the Federation’s mission; and evaluating progress against strategic outcomes

2.      Lead the implementation of the IPPF data management strategy in support of IPPF Strategic Framework and Business Plan.

3.      Promote the utilization of data for performance reviews by all stakeholders, programme decision-making and advocacy asks. To review use of data in collaboration with Secretariat to inform e.g. quality of service delivery, evidence-based advocacy, programme implementation and management.

4.      Coordinate across regions to ensure uniformity of mission and standard of data quality.

 

People Management, Facilitation and Coordination

5.      Lead a globally matrixed team, supporting a new culture and approach that facilitates and empowers staff with relevant expertise to help shape a global vision and frameworks, that support and enable them to deliver globally, or locally as relevant.

 

6.      Lead and facilitate the development of clear multi-level secretariat-wide results frameworks for advocacy, service delivery including CSE and other key ‘programmatic’ areas in line with IPPF strategic outcomes and donor requirements.

7.      Sphere head and coordinate global research agenda by establishing necessary infrastructure and

UN Women

 UN Women

Programme Coordinator- Protection of Women and Girls from Sexual and Gender Based Violence (Open to Indian Nationals Only)

Location :	New Delhi, INDIA
Application Deadline :	24-Jan-21 (Midnight New York, USA)
Time left :	14d 0h 46m
Additional Category :	Gender Equality
Type of Contract :	Service Contract
Post Level :	SB-4
Languages Required :	English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)	01-Feb-2021
Duration of Initial Contract :	One Year (Renewable -Subject to availability of Funds)
Expected Duration of Assignment :	One Year (Renewable – Subject to availability of Funds)
Background
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. As the UN agency with the mandate to work on gender equality, UN Women is responsible for leading and coordinating United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world and at the country level. UN Women is also expected to provide strong and coherent leadership in support of countries’ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society, the nodal government agency, private sector and other relevant actors. In times of crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, women and girls face higher risk of violence.  Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in India remains a highly prevalent and protracted problem which not only affects the human rights many women, girls and other vulnerable group, but remains a major public health and development challenge. COVID-19 outbreak has uncovered the existing inequalities in families and society in India and exacerbated the structural factors that contribute to SGBV in its different forms including domestic violence, intimate partier violence, violence against children, sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, and at different sites- private pubic, work and online. The UN Secretary General made an appeal to the leaders of the Members States to put ‘Women and Girls Safety first’ and center- stage gender responsive measures in their plans to address the challenge of COVID-19, to build back better and equal world. India was among 140 countries to endorse the Call. In response to this urgent concern, UN Women, along with three other UN agencies – UNICEF, WHO and UNHCR, initiated a joint programme under the Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF). The programme has been envisioned to enhance the protection of women and girls from SGBV in the times of COVID-19, to be implemented in 3 States, focusing on the most vulnerable groups, and with the following specific objectives: ·        Ensure availability of and accessibility to gender responsive and age sensitive protection ·        Improved access to gender-sensitive justice systems for women and girls at risk or of survivors ·        Increase women and girl’s awareness of risks of SGBV and harmful practices, and empowerment and engagement in decision making ·        Reduce women and girl’s economic vulnerability and increase access to livelihood and income generation programs, which can increase women autonomy and capacity to negotiate violence-free relationships Theory of Change (TOC): IF: ·        gender responsive, age sensitive, quality, multi-sectoral coordinated essential services are made continuously available and accessible for women and girls at risk of and/or survivors of SGBV; ·        capacity of the justice systems is enhanced for improved access of women and girls at risk of and/or survivors of SGBV; ·        women and are aware of the risks of SGBV and other harmful practices, are empowered and increasingly engaged in decision making processes related to issues of their concerns within the overall COVID19 response and recovery plan; and ·        vulnerable families of women and girls at risk of and/or survivors of SGBV reduce their economic vulnerability and increase access to social protection and livelihood programmes. THEN: ·        women and girls have access to basic essential services and justice system, thus better protected; ·        women and girl survivors of SGBV overcome the barriers of social stigma and discrimination to act and actively seek help from available SGBV specialized services including case management, legal aid, MHPSS at the early stage, thus protecting themselves and their peers from potential perpetrators; ·        women and girls who are at risk and/or survivors of SGBV are empowered by having their life skills improved and receiving opportunities for access to education, and income generation to secure their essential livelihood and help them reach their full potential and become active contributor to the country’s economic recovery phase; ·        women and girls who are at risk and/or survivors of SGBV in the times of COVID-19 have their resilience strengthened against the socio-economic shocks and have better understanding of their rights and execute these rights to protect themselves from potential risks of SGBV or its reoccurrence. THEREFORE, there will be a substantial reduction of SGBV among women and girls since that is prevented before it happens or re-occurs, and those experienced SGBV will be empowered to recover and rebuild their lives with gender responsive and continuous provision of essential socio-economic services. The programme will be implemented leveraging the complementarities of the mandates and technical expertise among UN agencies – UNICEF, UN WOMEN, WHO and UNHCR – while taking stock of the full knowledge on sustainable and resilient development of the entire United Nations System through the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in India. The joint programme is based on fundamental rights and principles of women and girls, addressing urgent needs of women and girls being at risk and/or experiencing SGBV, while at the same time ensure the linkages with long-term perspective of building back better and equal for women and girls in the economic recovery phase. The proposed joint programme under MPTF will initiate targeted, gender responsive interventions to address the existing gaps in protecting women and girls from all forms of SGBV, either online or offline, through a multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder approach in addressing the multiple factors driving SGBV in the times of COVID-19. It brings in the UN support where service provision is considered as lifesaving and urgent/immediate response while continue the support at macro level and linking with the overall systems strengthening strategy. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Specialist Lead– Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW Specialist) and Girls and Programme Analyst – Intergovernmental Processes and UN Inter-agency Coordination (IGP-UNC Analyst), the Programme Coordinator is responsible for leading the select thematic/sectoral areas assigned to UN Women within the Multiple Partnership Programme. The Programme Coordinator will support formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within his/her portfolio and provide policy advice services on the sectoral themes. The Programme Coordinator will coordinate activities with the three UN agencies that are a part of the Joint Programme under MPTF and with relevant team members at UN Women. The Coordinator will work in close collaboration with the operations team, programme staff in other UN Agencies, UN WOMEN staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multilateral and bilateral donors and civil society ensuring successful implementation of specific components of the programme.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions: ·        Implementation of programme strategies under the Joint MPTF Programme (UN Women Component); ·        Management of the Joint MPTF Programme; ·        Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy for the MPTF programme activities and the EVAW programmes; ·        Provision of advisory services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management; ·        Any other duties assigned by the supervisor. Support the management and provide technical support: ·        Provide technical support in the development and implementation of an integrated strategy for the delivery of technical assistance, policy advocacy and programme support. The strategy should reflect the response and recovery of COVID-19; ·        Delivery and monitoring of activities aligned to the MPTF Framework; ·        Draft annual workplans and  progress and financial reports under the MPTF Framework and as

WRI India

 WRI India

CONSULTANT SUSTAINABLE CITIES

Data Analysis & Technical Research  Other India Cities

Consultant- Local Area Planning and Town Planning Scheme, WRI India

WRI

WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. WRI India’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. 

We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently over 150 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. 

Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and Transport

At WRI India Ross Center we focus on 10 integrated solutions to urban challenges. Through applied research, tools, hands-on advice, and by tapping our network of global experts, we accelerate transformative urban initiatives that have the power to change Indian cities into thriving, equitable and low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet.

Working at WRI India Ross Center offers you the unique opportunity to learn and grow as you collaborate with a diverse set of change agents across Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. As India’s biggest urban focused think and do tank, we seek thoughtful, enterprise-minded and sensitive individuals who can help us support this transformation and make a positive difference to citizens’ everyday lives.

Position Overview :

Under sustainable cities program we use technical expertise, cutting-edge research and on-the-ground partnerships to design solutions that enable sustainable city growth. We collaborate with local and national decision-makers across states to implement projects that overcome the challenges of urbanization and make cities that are better for people. WRI India is working closely with Ministry of

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Livelihoods and Gender Specialist

Location :       New Delhi, INDIA

Application Deadline :          19-Jan-21 (Midnight New York, USA)

Time left :       11d 22h 24m

Type of Contract :    Individual Contract

Post Level :    National Consultant

Languages Required :

English 

Starting Date :

(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)      25-Jan-2021

Duration of Initial Contract :           8 Month

Expected Duration of Assignment :            8 Month

 

The NRM and Biodiversity Portfolio of UNDP has been supporting the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in meeting its national and international environmental priorities and commitments. These include programmes and projects in the area of biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource management, biodiversity governance and sustainable land management. The support focusses on technical and policy advisory, institutional strengthening and building capacities of various stakeholders to utilize natural resources in a sustainable way, while increasing resilience to climate variability and associated risks and impacts. The portfolio also India’s engagement with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and works with central Ministries and state governments in developing and implementing GEF projects. One of the core components of several programmes and projects funded by GEF is “promoting sustainable livelihoods for building resilient communities and ensure sustainable management of natural resources”. The component entails interventions to improve and diversify livelihood strategies and strengthen capacities of community and government institutions for biodiversity conservation and sustainable natural resource management. UNDP seeks to hire the services of a Livelihoods and Gender Specialist for designing and implementing interventions for diversification of livelihood options and value chain development in the project states -  Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala and Ladakh. S/he will work under the supervision of Head - Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity, UNDP, and closely with the government counterparts. The Consultant will have the following tasks:

Duties and Responsibilities

·        Finalise livelihood strategies in NRM programme for all projects ·        Identify agencies and stakeholders to support states in implementation of the livelihood strategies ·        Guide state teams in formation of clusters (atleast one cluster/landscape in the project states) for select products and their value addition ·        Guide the technical agencies and experts engaged under the different projects to facilitate product diversification, value addition and marketing in each project State in consultation with State Governments and UNDP ·        Guide the state teams for facilitating actions for enhancement in income of project beneficiaries by 30% in the project landscapes through value chain development of identified products and capacity building ·        Support the state teams in linking Geographical Indication registration and post registration processes with income enhancement ·        Work closely with state teams and training institutions to build capacities of various stakeholder groups ·        Work closely with state teams and communication agencies engaged under the project to prepare communication strategies and sensitise relevant stakeholders ·        Identify skill gaps and facilitate skill enhancement trainings of beneficiaries on identified areas

PATH

 PATH

            Program Officer - HIV

            Tracking Code

10453

            Job Location

Mumbai, India

            Company Location

India, Mumbai

            Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

            Job Description

 

PATH is a global organization that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales solutions—including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and innovative approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide.

 

PATH began its work in India in the late 1990s, bringing governments, communities, private-sector companies, and experienced public health practitioners together to address some of the country’s most crucial health problems. In early 2000, the scope of our India program expanded with a major immunization initiative for the state of Andhra Pradesh. Today, PATH’s India projects focus on TB, HIV/AIDS, immunization, injection safety, maternal health, and more.

 

PATH is seeking a Program Officer - HIV who will oversee the planning and implementation of an anticipated HIV testing project. S/He will support the implementation of the project according to the expectations from the donor, National Aids Control Organization (NACO) and other partners, including sub-national stakeholders in selected regions that PATH will be supporting.

 

 

Responsibilities:

 

·         Work closely with the project team to ensure coordination and integration of all project activities in overall implementation.

·         Liaise with the project team and partners to ensure the successful implementation of project activities, including create work plans, budgeting, reconciliation of finances, and reporting.

·         Closely work with the relevant stakeholders, including NACO, civil society, private sector