Project Associate- Resource Mobilization & Partnership Development

1. POSITION VACANT: Project Associate- Resource Mobilization & Partnership Development

2. ORGANISATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Our Client, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience so countries can sustain progress. As the UN’s development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

UNDP has been working in India since 1951 in almost all areas of human development - from systems and institutional strengthening to inclusive growth and sustainable livelihoods, as well as sustainable energy, environment and resilience. With projects and programmes in every state and union territory in India, UNDP works with national and subnational government, and diverse development actors to deliver people-centric results, particularly for the most vulnerable and marginalized communities. As the integrator for collective action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the UN system, we are committed to support the Government of India’s national development vision and priorities and accelerate the achievement of the SDGs for the people and the planet.

UNDP India’s new Country Programme (2023-2027) builds on the prior work and aims to provide an integrated approach to development solutions in three strategic portfolios: 

• Strong, accountable and evidence-led institutions for accelerated achievement of the SDGs
• Enhanced economic opportunities and social protection to reduce inequality, with a focus on the marginalized
• Climate-smart solutions, sustainable ecosystems and resilient development for reduced vulnerability

For more information about UNDP India, please visit https://www.undp.org/india

PROJECT BACKGROUND:

The UNDP India Country Programme Document CPD (2023-2027) signed with the Government of India (GoI) aims at transformative change and development impact at scale. In line with this, UNDP has initiated active support to many state governments in mainstreaming SDGs within their schemes and programmes as a part of an UN system- wide to SDG roll out for visioning and planning in India. UNDP has done some pioneering work on localizing SDGs in States like Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Northeast. The focus of the agency is to support the States in Localization & Integration and to provide technical capacity in the implementation framework for SDGs. In view of India’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda, the Economic and Statistical Organization (ESO), Department of Planning has come up with vision document focusing on sectoral growth aligned with SDGs and is in the process of developing State Indicator Framework also. State level consultations are underway to align the global goals with the planning process of the State.

To implement the ambitious targets set for itself in SDG VISION 2030, the Government of Nagaland (GoN) has already started the process of integrating the SDGs into the planning and development process of the state and has set up and has partnered with UNDP to establish SDG Coordination Centre (SDGCC) under the Department of Planning and Transformation. Since 2019 UNDP has a team of experts as part of the SDGCC and working 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. With the SDG Nagaland vision in place and the monitoring dashboard launched, the SDGCC is expected to enhance its financial and non-financial resources and work to accelerate the progress of achievement of the global goals. 

3. JOB PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF WORK (SOW):

The Project Associate- Resource Mobilisation & Partnership Development in Nagaland is designed to work under the overall leadership and guidance of the Policy Specialist, SDG Acceleration Unit, UNDP India and coordinate with the SDGCC team to develop and implement strategies for mobilizing financial and non-financial resources to support SDG Vision 2030 in Nagaland. The incumbent will play a key role in building partnerships with the private sector, philanthropies, industry associations, multilateral agencies, and government stakeholders to secure funding and technical collaborations for SDG initiatives in the state. Under the overall supervision of the Policy Specialist, SDG Acceleration Unit, UNDP India the incumbent will:

Duties and Responsibilities:

(A)  Support in the identification and mapping of relevant stakeholders

(1) Building strategic alliances and engaging donors to secure funding opportunities and strengthen partnerships for sustainable development financing.

(2) Assist in identification and development of new innovative initiatives, partnerships and approaches to support SDG priority indicators based on research and best global practices.

(3) Support in Identifying the entry points for innovations (e.g. innovations dashboard, hackathons for development, foresight and innovations summit) and facilitating integration in overall SDGCC and UNDP programming.

(4) Mapping and analysis of the contributions of private sector entities, CSR initiatives, and philanthropic organizations in Nagaland towards achieving the SDGs Conduct an environmental scan to identify opportunities for private sector partnerships through partner-specific analysis, assessment of needs, and evaluation of comparative strengths.

(5) Assist in establishing and maintaining strategic contacts and association with relevant partners, follow proactively engagement ideas and work closely with GoN SDGCC Team.

(6) Strengthening government partnerships through providing high quality and strategic communications support.

(7) Coordinating with direct stakeholders and team members to maintain consistent engagement and alignment with project objectives, enabling a collaborative approach to achieving the SDG targets.

(B) Assist in stakeholder coordination & resource mobilization

(1) Assist in researching and mapping donor priorities and funding trends to identify potential partnership and fundraising opportunities.

(2) Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to support the development and maintenance of strategic relationships with government agencies, private sector entities, multilateral institutions, and civil society organizations.

(3) Help organize and facilitate stakeholder engagement activities, including meetings, events, dialogues, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

(4) Provide logistical and documentation support for partnership development and donor engagement initiatives.

(5) Assist in monitoring and tracking partnership activities and donor communications to ensure timely follow-ups and reporting.

(6) Conduct background research and analysis to support evidence-based decision-making and resource mobilisation planning.

(7) Demonstrate familiarity with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and sustainability frameworks relevant to development partnerships.

(8) Contribute to capacity-building initiatives for government and institutional stakeholders, particularly in partnership development and strategy implementation.

(9) Help coordinate and support multi-stakeholder engagement, particularly in government or international development settings, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

(C) Support business development with a focus on achieving the following results:

(1) Creating content for the SDG Private sector partner platform involving companies, business forums, industry associations and banking sector,

(2) Strengthening the engagement of partnerships with private sector, civil society, philanthropies, multilateral stakeholders and mobilizing financial and non-financial resources.     

(3) Implementing relevant financial instruments to attract private investment and engage donors to accelerate financing for the SDGs.    

(4) Organizing partnership engagement meetings and events to showcase SDG priorities and indicators to foster collaborations and encouraging targeted investments in critical sectors.

(5) Supporting the development of project proposals, concept notes, and background materials related to SDG priority indicators     

(D) Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing

(1) Participate in training and organize briefings on internal procedures for the project staff. Provide support to other capacity building activities, including to the design and delivery of tools, materials for workshops, or platforms that tap into the collective intelligence of communities and mobilize action.

(2) Provide support in the dissemination and sharing of relevant data and lessons learned within the CO and regionally. Keep pulse on emerging best practices nationally, regionally, and internationally that relate to the work of the assigned project.

(3) Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. Support compiling and systematizing project knowledge, products and tools as well as their wide distribution to partners.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: 

Qualification:

(1) Secondary education is required. Or

(2) A university degree (bachelor’s degree) or equivalent in Public Relations, Rural Development, Economics, Communications, Development Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public policy or related Social Science field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

(1) Minimum 6 years (with secondary education) or 3 years (with bachelor’s degree) of experience of working with government at the national level or sub-national level in resource mobilization, private sector, corporate communication, government, responsible for lead formulation and partnerships is required.

Skills & Competencies:

(1) Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities, linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions. learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresight.

(2) Data Analysis: Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data (including Real-Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making

(3) Partnership Management: Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies

(4) Multi-stakeholder engagement and Funding: Knowledge and ability to forge multi-stakeholder partnerships and remove any obstacles to resource mobilization and multi- stakeholder funding platforms.

(5) Relationship Management: Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding.

Required Skill:

(1) Demonstrated experience with government in resource mobilization, including developing proposals and engaging with donors, CSR entities, and philanthropic organizations.

(2) Experience in preparing high-quality project proposals, concept notes, and investment pitch materials tailored to potential partners.

5. LANGUAGES:

(1) Fluency in English is required.

(2) Fluency in Nagamese is desirable.

6. DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT: Eight months (Renewable based on performance and other factors)

7. CONSULTANCY FEE:

The monthly consultancy fee for the position shall Rs. INR 120,058 PM. The professional fee will be subject to withholding taxes, as applicable.

8. NATURE OF ENGAGEMENT:

The selected candidate shall be engaged as a Consultant on the rolls of SAMS, a third-party payrolling agency, for a full-time consultancy engagement for a period of one year. It is explicitly clarified that this consultancy engagement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of future employment, with SAMS, or our client, or any other organization associated with the project. 

9. LOCATION: Kohima, Nagaland

10. REFERENCE: PA-SDG-NG

11. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025
Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612

www.sams.co.in

12. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to upload their applications by or before November 29, 2025.