Overview
Associate (Research) role supporting the MoEFCC (National Project Management Unit) in the implementation of a GEF-7 project focused on sustainable management and restoration of degraded landscapes.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with technical tasks such as data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Conduct research and prepare outputs such as technical documents/reports, presentations, and publications.
- Support in the implementation and tracking of project activities.
- Ensure regular communication and coordination with relevant units and stakeholders.
- Prepare National/State-specific Annual Work Plans.
- Coordinate and participate in project meetings.
- Responsible for coordination and follow-up of project activities with technical agencies and organizations.
- Provide logistical support for workshops and other meetings.
- Support the timely preparation and submission of various project reports.
- Support in development and implementation of communication strategy and action plan.
- Provide technical input to project activities.
- Handle routine correspondence and communication.
- Provides administrative and operation support during project implementation.
- Analyse the situation in project(s) implementation, identify operational and financial problems, develop solutions.
- Stay updated on recent research developments relevant to the project.
- Perform other technical and research related tasks as assigned.
Required Experience
- At least three years of experience in research, documentation or related areas;
- Ability to aggregate and synthesize research literature and extract key messages and arguments;
- Experience of working in domain of climate change adaptation and mitigation, natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem & land restoration will be an added advantage;
- Excellent analytic and writing skills;
- Excellent coordination and network skills;
- Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners;
- Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment;
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
- Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Science, Social Sciences, Commerce, Economics, Environmental Management and related field.
