Individual Consultant (Local) : Project Manager, New Delhi, India

 

 

(Description of services, activities, or outputs)

• Coordinate the development and implementation of annual, quarterly and monthly project workplans.
• Coordinate with UNFPA State Offices and partners to ensure timely and effective implementation of planned activities.
• Support the implementation of project interventions across identified project geographies.
• Monitor project deliverables, milestones, timelines and key indicators to track progress against agreed plans.
• Identify implementation bottlenecks and facilitate timely follow-up and resolution in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate periodic project review meetings with relevant UNFPA teams, government counterparts and implementing partners.
• Undertake field visits to monitor programme implementation, strengthen coordination and facilitate follow-up on agreed actions.

• Coordinate with Government departments, State Health Missions, UNFPA State Offices and implementing partners.
• Support coordination with technical and research agencies involved in project implementation.
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations and activity updates for internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and follow-up between the Country Office, State Offices and implementing partners.
• Support government-led review and decision-making processes related to project implementation

• Maintain an updated project monitoring and results tracker.
• Track progress against project indicators, milestones and targets.
• Support collection, compilation and review of programme data from State Offices and implementing partners.
• Monitor project expenditure and support alignment of implementation with approved budgets and workplans.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and donor reports.

• Document implementation experiences, lessons learned, good practices and evidence from project geographies.
• Support development of learning briefs, case studies and other knowledge products.
• Synthesize evidence and recommendations to inform programme reviews, policy dialogue and scale-up within government systems.

• Develop project briefs, presentations, infographics and other technical and communication materials.
• Support dissemination of key project results, evidence and learning.
• Prepare briefing materials for government, donor and partner engagements.

• →Carry out any other duties as may be requested by the supervisor and UNFPA leadership.

Duration and working schedule

11 Months

(Full Time)

Place where services are to be delivered New Delhi Deliverables 

 

 

Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline

The Project Manager’s performance will be monitored by the reporting manager through regular performance reviews, monthly progress updates and assessment of achievement against agreed workplans, deliverables and project milestones.

The Project Manager will maintain appropriate documentation of activities, outputs, expenditure, risks, challenges and follow-up actions.

Supervisory arrangements

The Project Manager will report to the SRH Specialist, UNFPA India Country Office, with technical guidance from the Family Planning focal point.

The position will work closely with UNFPA State Offices, relevant technical units, Government counterparts and implementing partners.

Expected travel Based on project needs. Expected 3–5 days/month to Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements

• Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required
• Working knowledge of Hindi is desirable

 

 

Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g support services, office space, equipment), if applicable

• Working space at the UNFPA India Country Office, New Delhi.
• Access to relevant project information and documentation required for the assignment.
• Technical and project guidance from the SRH Unit and relevant focal points.
• Coordination support with relevant UNFPA State Offices and programme partners.

Consultancy fee and travel

• The selected candidate will be paid a consolidated monthly remuneration in accordance with the approved UNFPA consultancy rate and applicable policies.
• Official travel will be supported in accordance with applicable UNFPA rules and procedures.

• Advanced university degree in Medicine/Public Health/Social Sciences/ Development Studies or a related field. 

• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in programme/project management, preferably in family planning, SRHR, health systems strengthening or public health.
• Experience in coordinating projects involving government departments, development partners, civil society organisations and/or technical agencies.
• Experience in project planning, monitoring, reporting and budget tracking.
• Experience in family planning and/or sexual and reproductive health programmes would be desirable.
• Experience of working at state/sub-national level would be an advantage.

• Good understanding of family planning and SRHR.
• Understanding of contraceptive methods, including implants and DMPA-SC, would be desirable.
• Knowledge of health systems, government programmes and public-sector service delivery.
• Ability to analyse programme data and track results.
• Strong project coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop clear reports, presentations and project documentation.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.