Project Officers

1. POSITION VACANT: Project Officers, SAMS, Kerala, Karnataka, Haryana

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 Government of India’s flagship schemes Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and KCC/MISS are vital tools to strengthen the resilience of farmers. The schemes provide financial risk protection against natural calamities and catastrophic events for farmers. Additionally, to address agrarian distress, Kisan Credit Card/ Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) was introduced by the Government of India to provide affordable and hassle-free credit for farmers, ensuring continued investment into agriculture, supporting sustainable and climate adaptive agricultural practices and enhancing productivity.  

Since 2018, UNDP has collaborated with the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DoAFW), Government of India, to support PMFBY/ RWBCIS implementation. The erstwhile Technical Support Unit (TSU) and the recent CPMU, have played a key role in the pan-india implementation of the scheme by strengthening systems processes and building technical, financial and remote sensing capabities to improve farmers’ access to the scheme. The scheme now covers 4 crore farmers across 23 states.

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

The Consultants (POs) will report directly to the State Mentors, CPMU, SIG, and overall to the National Program Director, CPMU, SIG, NPSA 11, UNDP, to undertake the following tasks:

Duties and Responsibilities:
(1) Aligned with the Central PMU, develop and implement state-level communication strategies, advocacy initiatives, research, capacity-building programs, and outreach efforts to enhance stakeholder engagement and increase scheme awareness in the State;
(2) Co-ordinate and liaise with key stakeholders, state agriculture department, training and research institutes, banks, insurance companies etc and manage partnerships, while ensuring day-to-day management of the project. Ensure timely and effective grievance redressal;
(3) Assist in the identification and generation of management information and statistical reports, through data analysis, for management/decision-making at the state levels;
(4) Regular monitoring and moderation of data/ content provided by state agencies to maintain accuracy and compliance with scheme guidelines and support data-driven decision-making;
(5) Prepare comprehensive quarterly/annual reports, including progress updates, impact assessments, case studies, success stories, and other relevant documentation for the project;
(6) Organize training workshops/ seminars/ webinars/ knowledge sharing etc. to build the necessary capacities of key stakeholders;
(7) Support any other task consistent with the level of post or assigned by the reporting officer/CPMU.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: 

Qualification:

Master’s in agriculture science, Business Management, Economics, Commerce, Banking or Insurance, IT/Technology, Statistics or any other equivalent degree with 4-5 years of experience after completing Masters OR 6-8 years' experience after Bachelor degree in Agriculture Science, Business Management, Economics, Commerce, Banking or Insurance, IT/Technology, Statistics or any other equivalent subject.

Experience:
Minimum 5-6 years of experience working in the implementation and management of the state/national level projects.

Desirable: 

Experience of working in Govt. Project/ Crop Insurance/ Agriculture/ Farming Sector will be added advantage.

Required Skills:
(1) Excellent knowledge of IT/computing skills (minimum: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
(2) Experience in the design and implementation of awareness/education and training programs for farmers;
(3) Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and connecting with a wide range of stakeholders;
(4) Relevant experience of working with government/international/ Public Private agency funded projects in the insurance sector;
(5) Experience in implementation of learning management systems, e-learning technology and content development for capacity building initiatives;
(6) Knowledge of agriculture insurance and credit and other such government schemes;
(7) Willingness to travel.

Core Competencies:
(1) Achieve Results: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline;
(2) Communication-Campaign Management: Ability to produce and implement communications and advocacy campaigns which lead to impactful change;
(3) Communication – Digital Strategy: Ability to plan the use of resources through digital  channels to reach and engage target audiences effectively and to achieve particular objectives;
(4) Communication-Advocacy: Ability to create and implement advocacy strategies which lead to impactful change;
(5) Think Innovatively: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking;
(6) Learn Continuously: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning;
(7) Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination;
(9) Engage and Partner: Is facilitator/ integrator, build/ maintain coalitions/ partnerships bring people together.

5. LANGUAGES: Hindi, English and working knowledge of the regional language/s as per the state in which she/he is stationed.

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

7. CONSULTANCY FEE:

The monthly consultancy fee for the position shall be commensurate with the Government norms, as applicable for the position. 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: Multiple (Kerala, Karnataka, Haryana)

10. REFERENCE: PO-SIG

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 submit thier applications by or before September 19, 2025.