1. POSITION VACANT: Project Officer, Hyderabad, Telangana, SAMS-UNDP

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:

India’s rapidly expanding electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) sector is a key driver of economic growth, digital transformation, and industrial development. However, the sector’s largely linear production and consumption model-characterized by high material intensity, short product lifecycles, and limited recovery of secondary resourceshas resulted in growing resource inefficiencies and a significant increase in electronic waste (e-waste). E-waste contains hazardous substances such as heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants (POPs), and other toxic chemicals, and in India a substantial share continues to be managed by the informal sector using unsafe and environmentally unsound practices, posing serious risks to human health, environmental quality, and long-term sustainability.

Transitioning the electronics sector towards a circular economy offers a strategic pathway to address these challenges holistically. Beyond improving environmentally sound management of e-waste, circularity enables more efficient use of materials, recovery of critical and precious resources, longer product lifetimes through repair, refurbishment and reuse, and reduced dependence on virgin raw materials. As such, addressing e-waste challenges is not only an environmental imperative but also an economic and industrial opportunity to strengthen

domestic value chains, enhance resource security, promote innovation, and create safe, formal, and inclusive livelihoods across the electronics ecosystem.

UNDP in partnership with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is implementing the project namely “Accelerating transition to a circular economy in India’s electrical and electronic sector through sustainable integrated approaches” with funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The project is a five-year initiative and aims to integrate circular economy principles in the electrical and electronic sector by implementing measures throughout the entire value chain of products till their end-of-life (including recycling and

disposal) through the proposed interventions:

·     Strengthen the institutional mechanisms and develop knowledge-based interventions including design of innovative economic models.

·     Improve practices, systems and technologies for the EEE Manufacturing and its Supply

    Chain through prevention methods and socio-technical ESM models/pilots aimed for future replication.

·     Improve the e-waste management ecosystem by deploying investments, prevention measures, infrastructures and technologies for POPs and UPOPs and heavy metals

     emissions/releases reduction in e-waste processing.

·     Make information and knowledge accessible, raise awareness and build networks and

    partnerships to facilitate knowledge sharing among the EEE sector stakeholders,

    national and subnational Governments, and link national action to international/global

    programmes on e-waste.

The Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (CMET) in Hyderabad is the implementing partner of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for the project. To support effective implementation, a Project Management Unit (PMU) will be established in CMET Hyderabad to support day-to-day coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting. UNDP seeks to engage a Project Officer who will provide operational, coordination, and implementation support to ensure smooth execution of project activities.

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

The Project Officer will be support the effective day-to-day implementation of project activities by providing operational, coordination, and documentation support to the Project Manager and Technical Coordinator. The role focuses on ensuring timely execution of activities, maintaining project records, supporting procurement and consultant management processes, and facilitating coordination among stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager, the Project Officer will undertake the following responsibilities:

1.   Project Implementation Support

·       Support the implementation of project activities in line with the approved Project Document and Annual Work Plans.

·       Assist in coordinating implementation of studies, pilots, workshops, consultations, and capacity-building activities.

·       Track activity timelines and flag delays or implementation bottlenecks to the Project Manager.

2.   Operational and Administrative Coordination

·       Support procurement-related processes, including preparation of requests, documentation, and coordination with CMET and UNDP operations teams.

·       Assist in engagement and coordination of consultants, vendors, and service providers, including maintaining contract-related documentation.

·       Support logistics for meetings, workshops, field visits, and project events.

3.   Monitoring, Documentation, and Reporting

·       Maintain organized project records, including contracts, deliverables, correspondence, and meeting minutes.

·       Support compilation of inputs for progress reports, quarterly updates, and internal monitoring documents.

·       Assist in tracking project outputs, milestones, and indicators as per the results framework.

4.   Stakeholder Consultation

·       Support coordination with government counterparts, technical institutions, industry stakeholders, CSOs, and consultants.

·       Assist in organizing Project Steering Committee (PSC), Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), and other stakeholder meetings, including preparation of background notes and follow-up actions.

5.   Knowledge Management & Communication

·       Support documentation of lessons learned, good practices, and case studies emerging from project activities.

·       Assist in preparing presentations, briefing notes, and communication materials as required.

6.   Compliance and Support Functions

·       Support compliance with UNDP procedures, Environmental and Social Standards (ESS), and gender and social inclusion requirements.

·       Provide administrative support during audits, reviews, and evaluations, as required.

7.   Other Responsibilities

·       Perform any other tasks assigned by the Project Manager to support effective project delivery.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: 

Qualification:

Advanced university degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in environmental management, public policy, economics, management, sustainability, or a related field is required.

Experience:

·       Minimum of 4 to 6 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination or programme support preferably in environment, sustainability, waste management or development projects.

·       Prior experience working with government agencies, international organizations, or large-scale development projects, preferably in chemicals and waste management or in the electrical and electronic sector.

Required Skills:

·       Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail.

·       Proficiency in preparing documentation, meeting notes, trackers, and basic reports.

·       Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

·       Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic project tracking tools.

·       Good communication skills for coordinating with diverse stakeholders.

·       Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support senior project staff.

Core Competencies:

·       Results-oriented and accountable approach to work.

·       Ability to adapt to evolving project needs.

·       Professional integrity and respect for institutional procedures.

·       Sensitivity to gender, social, and environmental considerations.

·       Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

5. LANGUAGES:

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English is essential.

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

7. CONSULTANCY FEE:

The monthly consultancy fee for the position is budgeted at INR 92,619/-. 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. 

09. LOCATION: Hyderabad, Telangana

10. REFERENCE: PO-HYD

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 03 July 2026.